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Until that time (around 16th October give or take a few days) we'll be off-line, so farewell, its been sweet, and we'll see you on Samsung Developers shortly!

Free Samsung Apps Chart

This week saw some exciting announcements at IFA, which lead me to work away frantically on the bada 2.0 developer video... Fingers crossed this should be out this week for your viewing pleasure (links to follow). Pray continue dear reader, to this week's top five free samsung apps chart -
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Still not sure what bada is? Here are some general FAQ's

Q: What is Samsung bada?

A: Samsung bada is a smartphone platform unveiled in 2010. “bada” is a Korean word that means “ocean” and “seashore.” “bada” in itself embodies the open possibilities of the ocean: it can accommodate a variety of applications created by developers and it offers an innovative new environment that can provide unprecedented enjoyment to its users.

Samsung bada makes smartphone features and applications available to a wider range of mobile phones. bada is a new blue ocean of mobile applications for developers, and customers will have a wider choice of smartphones with cost-effective yet powerful bada-powered phones.

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bada 2.0 & Ecosystem FAQ's

Q: What new features are introduced in bada 2.0?

To develop the bada 2.0 platform, Samsung Electronics analyzed a variety of feedback offered by consumers and app developers on the previous versions. The newly-enhanced bada 2.0 platform provides a variety of new features which allow bada smartphone users to truly appreciate the smartness of their smartphones.
Moreover, it enables third-party app developers to fully utilize the various bada’s functionalities as well as develop the apps that the developer wants to realize.

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The Wave family FAQ's

Q : What is the target market of the Wave family with the bada platform?

Wave Family ( 525/533/723/578 )

A : The target smartphone user is shifting from early adopters to the majority of mobile phone owners. For those who are not yet familiar with smartphones, the bada platform has seamless usability compatible with the existing mobile phones and has various functions and better performance just like other Samsung phones. So we created the Wave phone range with the aim of offering the ‘My First Smartphone’ experience. The Wave range offers something for everyone, and is very affordable, so we expect great things for these devices. 

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Free Samsung Apps Chart

Just when you thought it couldn't get any busier, Samsung releases bada 2.0 and starts officially talking about the Wave 3 device (which is going to be awesome!). Work is also under way to shift the old Samsung Mobile Innovator brand to the new all singing all dancing Samsung Developers brand, as you may of noticed on our Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn accounts... <phew!> Anyway, best get on with this weeks top five free Samsung apps rundown -
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[Success Story] Major bada application developer: Starwind Games

Developer Profile

Starwind Games is a Russian game developer whose mobile game, Battle Frogging is one of the most popular paid apps currently available on Samsung Apps, Samsung’s mobile & TV application store. Since it launched in October 2010, the game has received a high number of downloads, and has ranked in the top download lists for over 8 weeks. The initial release of the game was exclusively on bada, Samsung’s own smartphone platform.

http://www.samsungapps.com/topApps/topAppsDetail.as?productId=G00000201679

With its fun story and likeable characters, the cartoon-style game quickly gained popularity among Samsung Apps users. Battle Frogging’s appeal lies in its appeal for the whole family: it is both an arcade and puzzle game, where players will need accuracy and planning skills.

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Samsung enhances its mobile platform with the launch of ‘bada 2.0’

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, a leading mobile phone provider, today announced the bada 2.0 SDK (Software Development Kit), an application development tool for Samsung’s own mobile platform. bada 2.0 is expected to be a catalyst in expanding the global distribution of bada smartphones, which have already received significant global sales.

The expansion of the bada platform is led by the success of the seven existing Samsung Wave devices. The Wave smartphones have proven extremely popular in Europe, China and Southeast Asia, where consumers have been attracted to their affordability and functionality; the recognizable user-experience and touch interface has helped introduce existing Samsung feature phone users to Smartphone services and application experiences. 

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Free Samsung Apps Chart

Busy week in mobile this one, with bada 2.0 SDK becoming publicly available, Steve Jobs stepping down from Apple and IFA round the corner. Time to take five (ho ho ho) with this week's top free Samsung Apps for Android & bada handsets.
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Free Samsung Apps Chart

From this day hence, I have taken the liberty of adjusting this weeks top free samsung apps chart to feature both Android and bada. So now this weekly chart will be the best place to find out about what to download for your Samsung device! Read on, brave adventurer, for the hottest free samsung apps available right now in real life!!
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Top Samsung Apps (July) - Reference

Stuck in an Algebraic jam? Need to find the loo's at Dublin Airport? I.D. some pills? Download the top ten Reference apps free for your Samsung Mobile today! 


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Top Samsung Apps (July) - Education/E-Book

Never be stuck without anything to read again with July's top ten free Education/E-Book Apps to download!
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Top Samsung Apps (July) - Utilities

No, not gas, broadband and leccy, today we are looking at the ten best free Samsung App Utilities!
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Top Samsung Apps (July) - Social Networking

Looking to get social with your Samsung Smart-phone? Why not start here and get the top ten best Social Networking Apps free today!
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Top Samsung Apps (July) - Games

Get ready for your weekly commute with our round-up of July's top ten Games, free for your Samsung Mobile today!

Fancy blasting some aliens? How about escaping a maze? Or maybe blasting some aliens, while escaping a maze flying like a leather clad lizard? July's top free games on Samsung apps surely has something for everyone?

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Top Samsung Apps (July) - News

Keep up to date wherever you are with the top ten News apps free to download for your Samsung Mobile!

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Top Samsung Apps (July) - Themes

Brighten up your mobile with July's top ten Themes free from Samsung Apps today!

Once you've installed the theme, click on the Theme Icon, then choose "Install a theme". When installed, go back to the main menu & go to "Settings" then "Display and light". When you click on "Theme" you should be able to choose the one you just installed.

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Top Samsung Apps (July) - Productivity

Download the top ten Productivity apps free for your Samsung Mobile and look get busy!
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Top Samsung Apps (July) - Entertainment

Ahh, Entertainment - a category that seems to house everything from everywhere for everything... Hit "Read More" to be dazzled by July's top ten free Samsung Entertainment Apps immediately! 
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Top Samsung Apps (July) - Music/Video

Continuing our review of the best free Samsung Apps, it's Goodbye Ruby Tuesday with the top ten Music/Video apps available free for your Samsung Mobile!

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