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June 14, 2013 · by Susan Mwenesi

Samsung Smart App challenge 2013 kicks off

Samsung’s Smart App challenge 2013 for Galaxy S4 has kicked off worldwide with the aim of finding new applications that can be used for group communication.

 


Developers can hand in entries from June 20 to August 31, after which the entry window will be closed to give way to the judging period which will run from November to October, 2013.


The invitation to competitors read: “Held for the second consecutive year, this challenge will determine the best Galaxy S4 apps that make use of Samsung Chord SDK.


“The 10 winning entries will receive US$800,000 in total prizes and be eligible for investment evaluation from Samsung Venture Investment Corporation as well as multiple marketing promotions.”


All entries will be in one category, Smart Chord Apps, which could be used to develop Group Play service on the Samsung Galaxy S4.


Developers can register their apps here.

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