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Samsung announces bada app development contest

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SEOUL, KOREA: Samsung Electronics has recently announced the bada 2.0 Power App Race, a global application development contest offering developers the chance to win up to $ 100,000.

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The bada Power App Race competition will formally launch bada 2.0 to mobile applications developers, inspiring them to create innovative new applications using the bada 2.0 SDK, said a press release.

"We are excited to launch the bada 2.0 Power App Race, which will help boost the bada developer community by encouraging innovation in bada apps from developers all around the world," said Kang-hyun Kwon, Senior Vice President of Media Solution Center, Samsung Electronics.

"Since its launch, Samsung has improved the competitiveness of bada as a truly global platform, with significant success for bada in markets ranging from Eastern Europe to China. We are committed to supporting developers around the world to grow and nurture the bada ecosystem and take part in this success," added Kwon.

According to the release, a total of ten applications — including five game applications, and five non-game applications — will be selected and rewarded with prize money totaling $1,000,000. Also, winning applications will receive the 'Power App' mark at Samsung Apps, exclusive marketing and promotion benefits.

Developers who wish to participate can register at the company website and submit their entries before December 31st.

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