Calling All Innovators: Create Applications For Nokia N97

Nokia is calling upon Indian mobile and Web application developers to create innovative consumer applications exclusively for the upcoming Nokia N97. The 100 best applications will be made available to consumers in India and across the globe on the Nokia N97. The applications will be available through the newly announced Ovi Store, a simple and easy-to-use digital storefront. The Nokia N97, expected to be launched in India by mid 2009, will be the first device from Nokia to feature the Ovi Store.
This is the first initiative of its kind in India, under the aegis of Forum Nokia’s Calling All Innovators 2009 competition, where the developer community is being invited to create applications and services for a specific product before its launch.

“India has the largest and most vibrant pool of qualified developers in the world. As the Internet is entering into the core of mobile experiences, we see unprecedented opportunities for Indian developers in shaping the future of mobile services,” said Kenny Mathers, head, developer relations, Forum Nokia APAC.

He added, “We believe that this particular initiative will provide the Indian developer community an opportunity to make the most of the Nokia N97 and the Ovi Store, our one-stop-shop for mobile content for consumers and tap into potential customers in India as well as around the world.”

According to Vineet Taneja, director, marketing, Nokia India, “From the desktop to the laptop and now to your pocket, the Nokia N97 is the most powerful, multi-sensory mobile device in existence. Together with Ovi services, the Nokia N97 mobile device adjusts to the world around us, helping stay connected to the people and things that matter most. With the Nokia N97, Nseries leads the charge in helping to transform the Internet into your Internet.”

“We believe this initiative will encourage our developer partners to further drive the enhanced use of mobile devices in real-world scenarios with truly innovative applications and services that are designed specifically for the Nokia N97, built with Flash technology,” added Taneja.

Designed for the needs of Internet-savvy consumers, the Nokia N97 combines a large 3.5” touch display with a fully personalised homescreen, a physical QWERTY keyboard and virtual touch input, which together with the Ovi services empower to transform the Internet into your Internet. The Nokia N97 will come with the Ovi Store, applications repository that will offer consumers relevant applications and services across a broad portfolio of Nokia devices.