Test hybrid location service applications

Use the Mobile Browser Simulator to test applications within a browser, and preview MobileFirst applications on Android, iOS, and Windows Phone 8. Location services only support these platforms, other platforms must be removed. With the Geolocation, Network and Scenario widgets, we can test applications in Mobile Browser Simulator that use the JavaScript location service APIs.

• Mobile Browser Simulator geolocation widget
  The geolocation widget can be used to provide a simulation of the device's geolocation information to the application. The application can access this information using the W3C geolocation APIs or MobileFirst location services APIs for hybrid applications.

• Mobile Browser Simulator network widget
  The network widget can be used to provide network information, for example information that is accessible by the WL.Device.getNetworkInfo API or that can activate WiFi based triggers in MobileFirst location services.

• Location scenarios
  Location scenarios are intended for developers who want to develop and test location-dependent behavior of mobile apps, as part of the MobileFirst mobile tools suite. Location scenarios represent a multi-sensor simulation environment for mobile apps.

Parent topic: Develop user interface of hybrid applications