Nokia announces finalists in 2009 "Calling All Innovators" global
developer competition
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Corporate news announcement processed and transmitted by Hugin AS.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nokia announces finalists in 2009 "Calling All Innovators" globaldeveloper competitionFinalists chosen from over 1,700 submissions from developers in 85countriesEspoo, Finland - Forum Nokia Developer Community (FNDC) todayannounced the finalists in its 2009 Calling All Innovators contest, aglobal mobile developer competition designed to generate applicationsand solutions that enhance the use of Nokia mobile devices inreal-world scenarios.The total cash and prizes for the 2009 Calling All Innovators contestare worth more than $250,000. The top three submissions in eachcategory will receive a cash award, and prizes that include premiumplacement featuring the winning application in Nokia's Ovi Store, andthe opportunity to demo their winning apps at Nokia World.Over 1,700 submissions were received from developers in 85 countriessignaling a strong answer to Nokia's challenge to think big andcreate mobile applications and services that can help build a bettermobile user experience. More than 421,000 visits to the contestwebsite from around the world engaged with FNDC, the world's largestmobile developer community."The quantity and quality of the applications we received areastounding," said Purnima Kochikar, vice president, Forum NokiaDeveloper Community, Nokia. "We encourage our developer community towork with us to extend their market reach, taking advantage of ourglobal presence, global distribution through Ovi Store and localmarket knowledge. Turning the spotlight on our developers inmarketing efforts like Calling All Innovators is just one way we canexpose the best mobile applications from our developer community toconsumers around the world."A complete list of Forum Nokia's Calling All Innovators finalistsincluding video demonstrations of the applications can be foundonline at www.callingallinnovators.com. Following are the finalistsin the 2009 Calling All Innovators global contest:Internet Innovation - Developers were asked to submit either webapplications known as Web Runtime widgets, or websites which areoptimized for mobile browsing with Nokia devices.- Pixelpipe for Share Online - This WRT widget application from SanFrancisco-based Pixelpipe, enables individuals to create andconfigure Nokia Share Online to use the Pixelpipe Media Gateway todistribute photos, video, audio and files to more than 90 popularsocial networking, photo/video, and blog services directly from thebuilt-in phone gallery and camera applications. Developer website:http://pixelpipe.com/- Dianping - This widget for one of the top websites in mainlandChina provides information about more than 275,000 restaurants,including descriptions, recommended dishes, address, phone number,price range and more. Individuals can search for restaurants bydistricts, categories, price range and key words. The applicationincludes access to more than 7.5 million restaurant reviews, andcoupons for restaurants, too. Developer website:http://www.dianping.com/citylist- Tech Buzz Homescreen Widget - The Tech Buzz Widget from UK-basedMippin, is a fast, elegant way to reliably access the latest technews anywhere on Nokia mobile devices. It regularly downloads techstories from across the web, displaying the headlines and images inrotation on the Nokia N97 home screen, to give users immediateaccess. Developer website: http://www.mippin.com/web/index.jsp?p=2Flash - Developers were asked to submit applications that expand thecapabilities of Adobe Flash Lite on Nokia devices.- FLORIN - Personal Finance Tracker - With the FLORIN flash-basedapplication from UK-based BlueskyNorth, consumers have access to ahighly capable, but easy to use personal finance tracker for use onNokia Series 60 5th Edition devices. Developer website:http://www.blueskynorth.com/index.php- Reuters Slideshow - The Reuters Slideshow app from UK-based TuiInteractive Media, combines Flash and WRT widget functionality todeliver a constantly updated feed of pictures and news. Coupled withits mini-view for use on S60 5th Edition devices, the applicationoffers an engaging way to catch up on the latest news. Developerwebsite: http://www.tui.co.uk/- ActiveChinese - This mobile educational application, from thecompany of the same name, is comprised of 10 flash-animated lessonsfor English speakers to begin to learn how to speak Chinese. A seriesof built-in flashcards provides the most useful word and phrases, andincludes: the Chinese character, Chinese pronunciation, PinYin, andthe English translation. Developer website:http://www.activechinese.com/Emerging Markets and Mobile Necessities - Developers were asked tosubmit applications or solutions that are the most innovativeapplication using Nokia platforms, ranging from SMS through Series 40and S60 device platforms. All applications would be evaluated,including those developed using Java, Python or open source.- Mobile JobHunt - Inspired by Nokia Life Tools in India, MobileJobHunt from LEG aims to help people in rural areas in China. JobHuntprovides timely and accurate job information from major cities onSeries 40 Nokia phones. Other related services include employmentnews, skills training, employment legal rights, and entertainment.Developer website: http://www.leg3s.com- Mobile Credit Card Terminal - Mobile Credit Card Terminal from 2C2Pin Singapore gives business owners the ability to charge a creditcard/debit card, and to manage transactions securely from Nokia S60devices without additional equipment. Developer website:http://www.2c2p.com/- Blue Home - Created by Binu Johnson in India, Blue-Home installedon a Nokia S60 mobile device, and hardware in the home that can bepurchased for approximately $30, an individual can monitor andoperate six home appliances via Bluetooth in the mobile device.Developer website: http://www.bluehome.info/Apps on Maps - Developers were asked to submit new ideas that harnessthe power of location-aware services using Ovi Maps on Nokia devices.From all of the ideas submitted, 14 developers were given exclusiveaccess to the Ovi Beta SDK to turn their ideas into a completedapplication for use on Nokia devices.- PocketLife - from Wanaka, New Zealand, is an establishedlocation-based social network for web and mobile. As a location-basedlifestyle app, with Pocket Life for Ovi Maps on your Nokia device,individuals can always be in touch with their closest friends, downto knowing precisely where they are at that given time. Using PocketLife, individuals can discover new places, share photos, and quicklyknow their way around like a local. Developer website:www.pocketlife.com- Ground Guidance - How do you navigate when there are no roads?Ground Guidance with Ovi Maps solves this problem. With technologyoriginally built for the U.S. Army, St. Paul, Minnesota-basedPrimordial uses an innovative, patented technique, combined with awide range of data sources to create a walk-able route where no roaddata exists. Pick any two points in the app, and the user will bepresented with a walk-able path to take. Developer website:www.primordial.com- Smart Eggs - submitted by Forum Nokia PRO member company, MSCorpbased in Coral Springs, Florida, will bring the thrill of discoveryand surprise to your explorations when using Ovi Maps. Crack open aSmart Egg to get a multimedia review of the latest movie, or tipsabout special promotions from nearby shops. Engage in a mobiletreasure hunt with your friends, collecting codes inside PremiumSmart Eggs. This mobile app for brands, artists, and venues interactswith consumers at the local level, while promoting the use ofmultiple Nokia services and platforms, including Ovi Maps and more.Developer website: http://www.mscorp.com/The winners in the Internet Innovation, Flash, and Emerging Marketsand Mobile Necessities categories will be announced on September 1,in the evening prior to Nokia World 2009 in Stuttgart, Germany at anawards ceremony being held at the Porsche Museum. The Apps on Mapswinners will be announced on September 3, during Nokia World.In the Flash category, there is an additional prize of $10,000 USDfor one application that also received funds from the Open ScreenProject Fund (http://openscreen.forum.nokia.com/) this year.Finally, the top 10 submissions in all three categories will receivethe "Judge's Choice Award", which provides a one-year membership inForum Nokia Launchpad (value of 300 euros). All Forum Nokia Launchpadmembers receive access to exclusive resources and support.About Forum Nokia Developer CommunityNokia's global developer program, Forum Nokia Developer Community(FNDC) connects developers to tools, technical information, support,and distribution channels they can use to build and marketapplications around the globe. From offices in the U.S., Europe,India, Japan, China, and Singapore, FNDC provides technical andbusiness development support to developers and operators to assistthem in achieving their goal of successfully launching applicationsand services to consumers and enterprises. More information isavailable at www.forum.nokia.com.About NokiaNokia is a pioneer in mobile telecommunications and the world'sleading maker of mobile devices. Today, we are connecting people innew and different ways - fusing advanced mobile technology withpersonalized services to enable people to stay close to what mattersto them. We also provide comprehensive digital map informationthrough NAVTEQ; and equipment, solutions and services forcommunications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.Networks.Media Enquiries:NokiaCommunicationsTel. +1 914 368 0423Email: communication.corp(at)nokia.comNokiaCommunicationsTel. +358 7180 34900Email: press.services(at)nokia.comwww.nokia.com --- End of Message ---NOKIAP.O. Box 226
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