Archive for May 20th, 2013

Samsung launches global ‘Samsung Smart App Challenge 2013’

Monday, May 20th, 2013

The challenge is open to all mobile application developers with a record $800,000 in prize money for 10 winning entries, plus a variety of promotional benefits.

S$800,000 in prize money to be won.

S$800,000 in prize money to be won.

The 10 winners will get the opportunity for investment review by ‘Samsung Venture Investment’, and could be used for GALAXY S4’s ‘Group Play’ service.

Developers who wish to participate should sign up directly on the App Challenge website and register their apps on Samsung Apps from 20th June to 31st August 2013.

Below is Samsung’s press release for more details.

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Skoolbo releases Zalairos Adventures for iPads for free

Monday, May 20th, 2013

Skoolbo today announced the release of the special edition of Zalairos Adventures for the iPads for free. The collection contains all 25 audio books with more than 12 hours of enthralling content.

The 25 audio books in Skoolbo's Zalairos Adventures Collection for iPad is now available for free.

The 25 audio books in Skoolbo’s Zalairos Adventures Collection for iPad is now available for free.

The eBooks have been designed to foster a love of stories amongst children aged from four to eleven.

“We had so much fun creating the Zalairos and we’re absolutely delighted to share them. We believe that every child should be given opportunities to improve their reading skills,” said Shane Hill, Founder and CEO of Skoolbo.

Through extraordinary adventures, the Zalairos collection teachs children important values such as teamwork, respect and kindness, having an active mental and physical lifestyle as well as good triumphing over bad.

Young readers are able to expand their vocabulary and reading skills while enjoying stunning illustrations and lively narration.

In addition, there are quizzes at the end of each audio book to help children improve their comprehension skills.

Children also benefit by listening to expert narration and storytelling.

The twenty-five titles that make up the collection are:

  1. The Vanishing Icebergs
  2. The Island of Giants
  3. Funbo Mayhem
  4. Troubles in the Amazon
  5. The Bo Lake Mystery
  6. Bubblegum Moon
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