Contests

Thanks for participating in Sprint's first ever application developer contest, the Instinct Java Developer Contest (Contest), which was focused on the recently announced, new Samsung Instinct. Now is time to judge applications submitted. We’ll contact you directly if you are a winner!

Java Mobile developers will have the opportunity to create an application on the amazing touch-screen phone with a network to back it up, the Now Network. Keep checking the associated forum to review the latest updates.

To learn more about developing for the Samsung Instinct and the contest, review the transcripts of the Instinct™ development webcast.

The Instinct Java Developer Contest was open to all qualifying individuals with great ideas for applications showcasing the Samsung Instinct device. Participants had the chance to enter and win a Grand Prize of $20,000 cash plus a free membership to the Sprint Professional Developer Program (PDP). The total approximate retail value (ARV) of the Grand Prize is $25,000.

Key details:

• The runner up in best consumer and business application will receive $5,000 cash each, a total of (2) two prizes.
• Open to all consumer or business applications optimized for the new Samsung Instinct.
• Contest rules with complete details are available for download here.
• Only one Entry per individual contest participant
• No purchase necessary to participate. You can freely download a Samsung Instinct emulator on the Website to help you test your Entry.
• All entries will be judged by a team of Sprint technical and business experts based on aspects like originality and creativity, use of unique Samsung Instinct capabilities and service blending, graphical design, usability, user experience, and marketability.
• Registration and Entry Submission was completed by 11:59 PM EST on August 29th, 2008.

In support of the contest and the Samsung Instinct, Sprint is making available:

• Sprint Wireless Tool Kit 3.3.1 with Samsung Instinct phone emulator support
• Getting Started Guide for Creating Samsung Instinct Projects with Sprint WTK 3.3.1 and Netbeans
• Samsung Instinct Developer Overview / Includes Sample App with source code in developer guide
• Samsung Instinct Widget Library in-depth Developer Guide
• Samsung Instinct Bluetooth whitepaper
• Samsung Instinct Handset Specifications
• Samsung Instinct Java Developer Forum - where developers can post questions/engage other developers about developing on the Samsung Instinct

Good Luck!

No purchase necessary to enter or win.  Void where prohibited.  Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District Columbia who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.  Contest registration and Entry Period begins at 12:00 A.M. ET on 07/16/2008, and ends at 11:59 P.M. ET on 08/29/2008.  Complete Official Rules, including entry instructions and prize details, available at http://developer.sprint.com/instinct/. Sponsor:  Sprint Communications Company L.P