Samsung wants to bring its products to life tablets and large mobile phones. Before the end of September he wants there to be at least 80 new applications for its Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Note. To encourage developers, it has put on the table 4,08 million. Most of the winners will be decided based on the downloads that we make of the new applications.
Already it is underway SmartAppChallenge Samsung. Unlike previous cycles, where the focus was on mobile applications, Samsung now wants to think bigger: looking for new apps for your tablets and for the Galaxy Note hybridThe Korean company is aware that the variety and quality The number of apps specifically for Android tablets is far from what exists for Android phones. With Samsung being one of the leading tablet manufacturers, this move seems smart.
Categories, prizes and how to participate
The challenge is divided into two parts. On one side is the category Samsung Apps Super Apps, which aims to encourage applications for Galaxy tablets in general. We will decide the winners.. The 30 most downloaded games and 30 most downloaded apps will be carried out between 200.000 and $ 30.000 each one, with a great prize of $200.000 for the leaders in downloads.
The other 20 applications must be designed for the Best S Pen Apps category, with which Samsung wants to discover new uses for the graphical functionality of the stylus that accompanies the Galaxy Note. Here, the prizes will be similar but it will be a Expert Panel whoever decides which apps have best taken advantage of the pencil's capabilities.
To participate you just need to register on the Smart App Challenge website and publish the application in Samsung AppsIn previous editions, the download count has remained open until late September, so it is key to optimize visibility from day one.
In addition to the cash prize, Samsung will offer advertising benefits to the winners, supporting their use and promotion in their global channels (Samsung Mobile, Samsung Apps, and Samsung Developers), social networks, and online/offline activities. The company has even promoted early registration events and dynamics with users from their Samsung Apps fanpage.
S Pen, SDK and developer support
The S Pen ecosystem is built on the Samsung Mobile SDK, which brings together packages such as Pen (Specialized APIs for writing and drawing) and look (UI and extra functions for S Pen). In some contests it has been required to integrate these packages, and in others, such as those focused on mobile phones, priority has been given to the Samsung Chord SDK for connected experiences.
Beyond the award, the finalists have been evaluated by Samsung Venture Investment as potential investment candidates, with promotion opportunities in developer conferences and international trade fairs in the sector.
As for compatibility, it has been recommended to aim for Android 3.0 on tablets y Android 2.3 or higher on mobile devices, ensuring performance and a broad user base.
Related contests and references for developers
Samsung has also launched specific challenges for mobile phones with prizes of $800.000, where a dozen winners shared staggered amounts (first 200.000, three seconds 100.000, six thirds 50.000) next to marketing actions and investment evaluation.
As a reference to the promotion of open ecosystems, the Tizen App Challenge distributed up to 4 million, with emphasis on games, allowing multiple proposals per developer and leaning on his SDKIt was an additional avenue for those seeking to diversify platforms.
In challenges focused on the S Pen, apps such as Monkey Write ★ Learn Chinese (Square Island), Maze Racer (SmartyPantsGaming) and Drawing Pad (Murtha Design Inc.), in addition to popular recognition SignDoc Mobile (SOFTPRO GmbH). There were mentions by category: Speed ​​Draw (Games), Papyrus (Productivity), FlipaClip (Media), Playcall (Sports), Colors! For Galaxy Note (Entertainment), Map Note (Trips), Authorgraph (Social), Makeup Paint (Lifestyle), iAnatomy (Education) and bConnected @ Ball State (Others).
The event is open to all developers and programmers of the planet. All the information of the SmartAppChallengeFor those seeking visibility, funding, and real-user traction, Samsung's format, which combines downloads, expert judging, and marketing, is an opportunity hard to match.
