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Announcements this week include Skyhook Wireless which announced the launch of their Skyhook Developer's Network. The Developer's Network will allow solution providers to build location-based products without the need of additional hardware such as a GPS.
 WiFiPlanet says the software developer's kit will target applications written in the C programming language to run on Windows operating systems, including Windows Mobile handhelds.
The cornerstone for the Skyhook Developer's Network is the Developer's Dashboard, a web-based support infrastructure that will give LBS developer's access to the Skyhook software-only positioning APIs and software code, documentation, release notes, community forums and technical support.
Their applications include a Skype E911 Plug-in, Location-Based Search, Navigation and Sharing, Location-based sticky notes, Photo tagging with EyeFi and area/code Big Games.
Skyhook's service can act as a virtual GPS, providing latitude and longitude in standard NMEA format. That allows developers to leverage location interfaces that they have already developed. Skyhook says it gives developers the ability to add auto-location query functionality and incorporate a complete location profile -- latitude, longitude, full street address -- through a simple API.
Skyhook's main competitor is probably Navizon, which uses a combination of Wi-Fi and cellular towers.
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