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Windows Phone 7 Numbers: 1.5 million downloads, 36,000 mobile app developers and 11,500 apps.

Apr 1, 2011 News, Windows Mobile

Brandon Watson, Sr. Director, Windows Phone, in a blog post has revealed some key numbers related to Windows Phone 7 app market place. Here are some of the key numbers related to Windows Phone 7-

  • The Windows Phone Developer Tools have been downloaded over 1.5 million times.
  • 36,000 developers are part of Windows Phone developer community.
  • There are 11,500 apps in the Windows Phone 7 app store.
  • 7,500 apps are paid in the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace.
  • Windows are adding 1,200 newly registered mobile app developers every week.
  • 1,100 apps are generating revenue for mobile app developers using the Microsoft Advertising Ad Control.
  • Users have downloaded an average of 12 apps each month.
  • Average time to certify an app in the Market Place is 1.8 days.
  • 62% apps pass certification on their first attempt.
  • Of all the paid apps, 44% of them include access to a Trial version.
  • 40% of the registered mobile app developers have published an app or game.

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Google facing app shortage for Tablets.

Mar 31, 2011 News

Google’s Android may have been giving tough time to Apple’s iOS in platform race but when it comes to availability of apps for its Tablet devices, the former is clearly struggling. Reports suggest that Android is facing an uphill task to encourage developers to create apps for its high profile Tablets based on latest platform Honeycomb 3.0.  GottaBeMobile reports that there are only 17 apps for Tablets available on Android market. According to report, in the Android Market, with exception to a few native apps, the rest have been just resized for bigger screens. Apple, on the other hand, boasts of around 65,000 applications for its iPad.

With app availability becoming a determining factor in device purchase, Android based Tablets may find it tougher in a highly competitive market.

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HP webOS 3.0 SDK developer beta available for download.

Mar 31, 2011 News

Software Development Kit for HP webOS 3.0, the platform on which the soon to be launched HP TouchPad will run, is now available for download. Adressing app developers, a post on the Palm website reads “This is the first webOS release specifically targeted at the HP TouchPad, and we want to make sure you have time to make great apps ready for this exciting platform.” The SDK is only available to app developers of Early Access Program.

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After conquering US, iPad 2 sets for overseas.

Mar 25, 2011 News

iPad 2 was a sell-out in the United States. Today it will be available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. Will iPad 2 win hearts and grab market share as it did in US?

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AT&T to acquire T-mobile USA.

Mar 21, 2011 News

AT&T Inc. and Deutsche Telekom AG have entered into an agreement under which AT&T will buy T-Mobile USA. The deal is valued at approximately $39 billion.

“This transaction represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand critical infrastructure for our nation’s future,” said Randall Stephenson, AT&T Chairman and CEO, in a press release.

“It will improve network quality, and it will bring advanced LTE capabilities to more than 294 million people. Mobile broadband networks drive economic opportunity everywhere, and they enable the expanding high-tech ecosystem that includes device makers, cloud and content providers, app developers, customers, and more. During the past few years, America’s high-tech industry has delivered innovation at unprecedented speed, and this combination will accelerate its continued growth,” he further added.

Stephenson continued, “This transaction delivers significant customer, shareowner and public benefits that are available at this level only from the combination of these two companies with complementary network technologies, spectrum positions and operations. We are confident in our ability to execute a seamless integration, and with additional spectrum and network capabilities, we can better meet our customers’ current demands, build for the future and help achieve the President’s goals for a high-speed, wirelessly connected America.”

René Obermann, Deutsche Telekom Chairman and CEO said on the occasion, “After evaluating strategic options for T-Mobile USA, I am confident that AT&T is the best partner for our customers, shareholders and the mobile broadband ecosystem. Our common network technology makes this a logical combination and provides an efficient path to gaining the spectrum and network assets needed to provide T-Mobile customers with 4G LTE and the best devices. Also, the transaction returns significant value to Deutsche Telekom shareholders and allows us to retain exposure to the U.S. market.”

As part of the agreement, Deutsche Telekom will receive an ownership interest in AT&T of approximately 8 percent and representative of Deutsche Telekom will join the Board of Directors of AT&T.

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Oracle releases new development tools for mobile app developers.

Mar 16, 2011 News

Oracle has launched a new mobile development kit which makes it easier for developers to develop Java-based apps on various platforms.

Oracle’s mobile development kit which has new Application Development Framework Mobile Client is an extension of its ADF. By using this new ADF, mobile app developers can build enterprise applications for a wide range of mobile devices.

“It simplifies application creation and deployment using a single, standard Java user interface (UI) framework and tooling for all supported devices. Developers can build once and deploy to multiple devices – and as support for new devices is added in Oracle ADF Mobile Client, applications can be deployed to the new platforms without redevelopment,” Oracle said in a statement.

The special  features available in the kit such as deep data service integration and access to real-time and offline data makes it easier to develop enterprise apps.

The software is compatible to Oracle Fusion Framework but can also be used with other web services. By using this mobile client, extra functionality can be provided for the hardware devices like camera, GPS or barcode scanner using natively embedded Java code.

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Playbook on March 27, HP Touchpad to be released in June.

Mar 16, 2011 News

Tablet release dates of some major players have come-up courtesy a leaked document from a leading retailer. The document provides release dates for HP TouchPad , Motorola Xoom and BlackBerry PlayBook.

A post on eweek reports that a document (a price sheet from a retailer) which shows the release dates has been leaked.  According to the document, HP TouchPad (10 inch) is slated to be released in June at a price of $499. HP will also release a 7-inch version in September at $599.

According to the document, Motorola Xoom will go on sale on March 17 for $649, followed by RIM BlackBerry PlayBook on March 27. The PlayBook will be priced at $499, $599 and $699, for different versions.

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Nokia launches “ideas Project” for mobile app developers.

Mar 16, 2011 News

Nokia has launched a new web site  “Idea Project” during SXSW (South by South West), held in USA. ‘Idea Project’ will endeavour to connect innovative thinkers with application developers and will create mobile applications that will help users solve “challenges.” in day-to-day life.

A blog post on the website reads” We are inviting people, developers, influencers  and stakeholders to come together to share ideas and co create an app that can have a positive impact on the world. “

In this website, mobile app developers would be able to create ideas, build on other people’s ideas, evolve current ideas to ensure they meet their potential, review other people’s ideas and provide constructive feedback, customize your profile and personal interface, learn from experts and one another and find people with similar interests. There are strict terms and conditions to safegaurd developers ideas.

“Apps that change the world” is the first challenge on the website and interested mobile app developers can submitt their ideas at ideaproject. Selected ideas will be turned into apps and distributed through Nokia’s Ovi Store.

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Forrester analyst says Amazon can challenge Apple’s Tablet Dominance.

Mar 14, 2011 News

Forrester analyst Sarah Rotman Epps is of the opinion that Amamzon could challenge Apple in the Tablet market. In a blog post, she writes “It would be easy to call the game for Apple as the second inning is starting, but we won’t, because we see a market that’s ripe for disruption by Amazon in particular.”

She further lists three advantages that Amazon has over Apple’s other rivals. According to her, Amazon has the motivation to counter Apple’s threat

  • The motivation to counter Apple’s threat to its business model.
  • A pricing model that could work.
  • The brand, content, and channel to pull it off.

However, she says that Amazon isn’t the only potential challenger to Apple in tablet market. Sony, Microsoft, and Vizio could also disrupt the tablet market but these companies have to come up with robust product strategies to counter Apple’s iPad.

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iPad 2 on retail stores from today.

Mar 11, 2011 News

iPad 2 will be available from today at 5 p.m. local time at all 236 retail stores of the company in the US. Apple’s next generation device will be available for online ordering through the Apple Store starting at 1 a.m. PT. Apple has some exciting services for iPad 2 buyers including a free Personal Setup service to help you personalize the device and make it up for running from the store itself. The service is available for every customer who buys an iPad 2 at an Apple retail store. In addition to Apple’s exclusive stores, the device will also be available at AT&T, Best Buy, Target, Verizon Wireless, Walmart and Apple Authorized Resellers starting at 5 p.m. local time. The suggestive retail prices for iPad 2 are as-

• $499 for the 16GB model.
• $599 for the 32GB model.
• $699 for the 64GB model.
• $629 for the 16GB model (Wi-Fi + 3G)
• $729 for the 32GB model (Wi-Fi + 3G)
• $829 for the 64GB model (Wi-Fi + 3G)

On Verizon network, iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G will be available for $629, $729 and $829 for the 16 GB, 32 GB and 64GB model.

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