Nokia announces new apps for Lumia

NEW ORLEANS, USA: Nokia announced a number of new and exclusive application partnerships, at CTIA Wireless 2012, for its Lumia.

"We are focused on delivering great, locally relevant apps, and importantly, those which offer unique, exclusive and original experiences," said Marco Argenti, SVP, Nokia Developer Experience. "With Nokia Lumia smartphones now available in 48 markets, developers are rapidly recognizing the business opportunities and creating their best work for our consumers."

There are more than 80,000 apps now available in Windows Phone Marketplace.

"Nokia has achieved much in a short space of time when it comes to key brands and partners creating apps for Nokia Lumia customers. We believe developers are now moving away from simply porting, to create new innovative and high-design apps that fully leverage the Windows Phone Metro UI and features such as live tiles. With new and exclusive apps launching on a regular basis, and Nokia Lumia rapidly expanding into new markets, Nokia and Microsoft are demonstrating meaningful differentiation for consumers, developers, operators and retailers," said Crawford Del Prete, EVP, chief research officer, IDC.

New partnerships and app updates across key consumer verticals include:

The PGA Tour app - exclusive to Nokia Lumia for 12 months from launch

ESPN - exclusive to Nokia Lumia until May 2013

Rovio - titles starting with Angry Birds Space join the original Angry Birds game in coming to Nokia Lumia and Windows Phone consumers

EA - bringing leading game titles to Nokia Lumia and Windows Phone consumers

Groupon - Exclusive to Nokia Lumia for 6 months from launch

Tripdots - Exclusive to Windows Phone customers for 3 months from launch

PayPal app for Windows Phone

AOL Entertainment Hub - exclusive to Nokia Lumia for 6 months

Time Magazine app for Windows Phone

Newsweek - The Daily Beast app for Windows Phone

Box app for Windows Phone