Nokia Store (Qt and Series 40) and Microsoft Marketplace (Windows Phone) offer a unique opportunity for developers to reach a large number of users in the marketplace.
Distributing Windows Phone apps:
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Distributing Qt and Series 40 apps:
Distribute your Qt or Series 40 applications with Nokia Store. Learn more ›
Nokia Store numbers:
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19 April 2012
Update: The Qt SDK 1.2.1 is now available for download. It brings increased stability to the Qt SDK 1.2. The updated SDK includes Qt 4.8.1 desktop installers for Mac and Windows in addition to Qt source packages. Qt 4.8.1 is...
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19 April 2012
Nokia Store Content Guidelines, Version 1.4 is currently available here. Note that these guidelines now include a privacy policy that will apply to all new applications submitted to Nokia Store. Please take the time to read Section 3 Privacy Requirements. These...
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11 April 2012
Up until recently, developers developing for Series 40 typically had two business models to choose between when distributing their apps – distributing them for free or monetizing them through paid downloads. While creating revenue through paid downloads remains a compelling...
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Mike Arvela, Lead Developer at Futurice, demonstrates the steps for implementing In-App Purchasing for Java MIDlet applications. With Nokia Store achieving over 10 million downloads per day, driving revenue beyond paid downloads is essential. In app purchase helps you open new revenue streams, with virtual goods, subscriptions, try & buy, and beyond.
Mike Arvela, Lead Developer at Futurice, explains how to implement In-App Purchasing into an existing application. With Nokia Store achieving over 10 million downloads per day, driving revenue beyond paid downloads is essential. In app purchase helps you open new revenue streams, with virtual goods, subscriptions, try & buy, and beyond.
This montage of MWC 2012 highlights shows that this was a hugely successful event for Nokia. The Nokia Developer Day set the stage by announcing the winners of the Create for Millions developer competition, followed by various keynote speeches by both Nokia and key partners. Device launches, such as the Nokia 808 PureView, the Nokia Lumia 610, and global availability Nokia Lumia 900 had their share of attention.
Bryan Biniak, VP of Global Partner and App Development for Nokia discusses the recent app development partnerships and how they will focus on original app content to change the overall consumer experience. Biniak announces Nokia's latest partnership, one with Michelin to expand on all aspects of travel including hotel reservations, traffic, and tourism exclusively for Nokia devices.
Richard Kerris, VP, Head of Global Developer Relations at Nokia, speaks to developers about the many opportunities for making applications on Nokia platforms successful. Richard emphasises that Nokia wants to help developers build their business, by offering support and providing options for monetization.
Bonin Bough, VP of Global and Consumer Engagement at Kraft Foods, talks about the creation of the Kraft Mobile Innovation Lab, which will develop broad strategies - from games to the development of social experiences - for Kraft's mobile content. Kraft has partnered with Nokia and Windows on this project to provide utility, entertainment, and meaningful mobile experiences to its users.
Marco Argenti, Senior Vice President of Developer Experience at Nokia gave a keynote address at the Nokia Developer Day during Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. Marco highlighted the results stemming from Nokia's strategy, based on two key pillars of 'Winning with Microsoft' and 'Connecting the next billion', noting that 'We made huge progress on both'.
Alexander Koppel, Chief Commercial Officer of Red Bull Media House, announces the partnership between his company and Nokia at Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona. This partnership, which was built on the three principles of challenge, partnerhip, and brand, was forged to bring mobility to the next level and create a brand new experience for all users.
Marcus Backlund, Chief Executive Officer of Voddler, announces the partnership with Nokia at Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona. Voddler offers the best Hollywood movies to mobile devices; box office hits and classics from over 45 of the world's leading content providers. With a database of more than 5,000 movies, Voddler and Nokia will connect online and mobile entertainment for an enhanced user experience.