Android Developer Challenge – Round 2
“Cool apps that surprise and delight mobile users—built by developers like you—are a huge part of the Android vision. To support you in your efforts, Google launched the Android Developer Challenge, which will provide awards for great mobile apps built on the Android platform.”
Awards
Prizes will be distributed as follows; all prizes are in USD:
For each of the 10 categories:
- 1st prize: $100,000
- 2nd prize: $50,000
- 3rd prize: $25,000
Overall (across all categories)
- 1st prize: $150,000 (meaning the overall winner will receive $250,000)
- 2nd prize: $50,000 (meaning the 2nd prize winner will receive up to $150,000)
- 3rd prize: $25,000 (meaning the 3rd prize winner will receive up to $125,000)
In addition, attendees of selected developer events will be provided with devices intended for use in developing submissions for ADC 2.
Timeline
- May 27 – Google I/O: ADC 2 announced
- July 13: Full Terms and Conditions made available
- Beginning in August: submission site opens, developers submit apps
- August 31: submission site closes; ADC2 client/scoring app goes up on Market; users begin reviewing apps
- October (estimated): first-round judging ends
- November (estimated): final judging ends, winners announced
More info at Android Developer Challenge 2 (Official Website)
http://code.google.com/android/adc/
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