Samsung is offering $205,000 in
cash and prizes for the best Galaxy Note™ apps that integrate S Pen™
functionality to help users capture, create and share like never before.
About the Challenge
Samsung
invites software developers to create S Pen-integrated apps for Galaxy
Note using the S Pen SDK. Winners will receive $205,000 in cash and
prizes as well as promotional exposure and recognition in Samsung
digital social media. Prizes will be awarded for the best overall apps
and for category honorable mention awards in games, media, sports,
social, lifestyle, travel, education, productivity, entertainment, and
other.
Developers must use the Samsung S Pen SDK library
to integrate S Pen functionality into a new or existing Android
application that runs on Galaxy Note. Apps will be evaluated based on
the overall user experience of the app on Galaxy Note, the quality of
the idea, and the functional implementation, including S Pen
integration. Developers retain ownership of their applications and may
charge for them or provide them for free. When uploading apps to Google
Play, developers are encouraged to include "Made for S Pen Galaxy Note"
in the description of the app and to uncheck the box that says "All
Devices."
The
challenge is open to individuals and teams of individuals who are
residents of the 50 United States and it territories, as well as
organizations domiciled in the 50 United States and its territories.
How to Enter
How to Enter
Create an account on GalaxyNoteSPenChallenge.com or log in with an existing ChallengePost account.
On
GalaxyNoteSPenChallenge.com, click Accept this challenge to register
your interest in participating. This step ensures that you will receive
important challenge updates.
Create a working Android software application for Samsung Galaxy Note integrating the S Pen Software Development Kit (SDK) library to provide S Pen functionality.
Confirm that you have read and agree to the Official Rules, and submit your application by including the following:
- A link to your app on Google Play or another website where the .apk file is available for download
-
A video demonstration of your application on a Galaxy Note or emulator,
describing its functionality, including the S Pen integration
- A text description of your Application, including how S Pen is integrated and how the user experience is enhanced by S Pen
- At least one screenshot of your working Application
- A .xml manifest file for your Application
-
A category for your Application (games, media, sports, social,
lifestyle, travel, education, productivity, entertainment, or other)
