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Hi !
 Happy New year from all of us at WIP - Carlo, Harper, Teresa, Thibaut and me - all the best for a stellar 2011! As I mentioned in my 2011 predictions ; if you didn't rest over the holidays, don't expect to relax anytime soon no matter where you fit in the industry. We will continue to see more devices, more demand for apps, and more demand for developers.
If you haven't yet, check out our blog for our Predictions- all of them. Our team of five, plus one from my interview with Ed Schmidt from ATT give you six pieces of sage advice to help you plan for 2011!
- Caroline's: Growth, Expectations and Upsets
- Harper's: A Look Ahead at 2011
- Teresa's: App Conference Anyone?
- Thibaut's: An Apps Odyssey
- Carlo's: 2011 Predications Clear as Mud
- and AT&T's Tea Leaves, What's Ahead for Mobile Developers in 2011
The predictions range from less android, to more web apps, to more conferences, to new 'couples', to APIs. We've snuck in a few polls, so you can weigh in on where YOU see our industry heading this year.
Where to find us next:
First up is CES in Las Vegas, starting with the AT&T Developer Summit on Wednesday, January 5. We are hosting the very cool WIP Connector Lego Challenge - guaranteed fun, good networking and of course prizes!! Carlo, Teresa and I will be there.
You'll find Thibaut at MIDEM, January 22 - 26th in Cannes for this big industry music show.
There seems to be alot of Contest Deadlines up in January, so be sure to check them out in our Mobile Community Calendar.
I'm also really stoked with the excitement and entries we our getting from our Call for Story Tellers. Something new for our WIPJam @ App Planet, Thursday, February 17, during MWC. Peer stories and support is the best way to learn and gather information about mobile development, so we want to help faciliate that. Deadline is January 7 to submit your story. We will also have some MWC passes for those that attend WIPJam, so be sure to register early. There is still room to Sponsor all of our MWC activites - Developer Survivor Guide, Party and WIPJam - contact me for the package - the best opportunity you will find to network with developers at MWC!
We look forward to working with you and meeting you online or around the world at the many events we all attend. Here's to health, happiness and really good ROI.
Best, Caroline
Caroline Lewko, CEO
Wireless Industry Partnership (WIP)The 'Connector' for the mobile and wireless industry Twitter: @ThibautR @CarolineWIP @Caaarlo #wipjamJoin our group on Facebook and Linkedin.
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THE WIP COMMUNITY: Members & Resources
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| Check Out The New WIP Mobile API Catalog! |
Last month, we launched the new WIP Mobile API Catalog, a listing of mobile APIs that developers can use to expand the functionality and increase the quality of their apps. It continues to grow as more and more APIs get listed in it, so be sure to check it out. For instance, if you're looking for help with location in your app, it lists a number of different APIs from companies like deCarta, Telenav, Telefonica, OneAPI, Sprint, Verizon and more.
Like the other content on our site, it's community-based, which means you can add to it! If you offer an API for mobile developers, help spread the word about it by entering it there!
Visit the catalog at: http://www.wipconnector.com/apis
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Latest App Store Report - App Store Year In Review
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 The WIP APP STORE CATALOG stood at 32 stores at the beginning of 2010, and it now counts 110 entries, underlining the huge growth in the app store market during the past year. The latest edition of the WIP App Store Report takes a look at the torrid growth and what it might mean for the future of mobile app distribution.
Check out the text and charts from the report, and leave your thoughts and comments, on the WIP Connector blog. |
Over 430 Companies in the WIP Resource Directory
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Ready to Help Developers - Over 430 companies profiled in the WIP Resource Directory
The WIP Resource Directory includes companies, developer tips, developer news and more! Check out the Go-to-Market Tips including: Marketing Your Mobile App, Tips on Platform Choice and Monetizing Your App! There are 150 companies in the Resource Directory that offer Go-to-Market services.
Featured Resource: Flurry  Flurry Analytics provides accurate, real time data to developers about how consumers use their mobile applications, as well as how applications are performing across different handsets. Application developers receive anonymous, aggregated usage and performance data, as well as robust reporting and analysis tools. With this data, developers can identify issues and opportunities, create a more informed product roadmap, increase retention and grow their user base.
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Best Mobile Blogs
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Let's highlight some of the best blogs we've seen lately from around the web, as well as some posts from the WIP blog that you don't want to miss!
- an interview with the developers of the Orange Wednesdays app from Forum Nokia
- an outlook on RIM CEO Jim Balsillie's less-than-app-happy view on mobile services
- a post from RWW on how demand for Android skills is up 7 times over last year
- Tomi Ahonen has a preview of what 2010 will look like in mobile stats
And from the WIP blog last month, check out:
- Recaps of the WIPJam Unpanel at OSiM and the WIP Party at MAC in Hong Kong
- Thibaut's post on The Kinetik, a new peer-to-peer app recommendation service
- Carlo takes a look at context-sensitive applications and their growing popularity
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EVENTS & DEVELOPER ACTIVITIES
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WIPJAM - Activities for Developers
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WIP Networking Challenge @ AT&T Dev Summit January 5, 20100 Palms Resort and Casino Las Vegas Baby! Register to attend the AT&T Developer Summit featuring WIP's Networking Challenge! Check WIP Marketplace for a the link to $25.00 tickets for the WIP community.
 Carnival of Nations Party @ MWC
February 16, 2011
Marmalade Barcelona We will once again host a party with Jameoke! A great place to connect with developers and members of the mobile ecosystem. Get more Information and Register Party On!
 WIPJam @ MWC
Thursday, February 17, 2011 Official Partner ADC App Planet, FIRA Barcelona It is great to be back to App Planet for another WIPJam. Join us for networking, pitches, interactive demonstrations and More. Information and Register. Jam On! Stay tuned for information about FREE Developer Passes to App Planet and WIPJam.
WIPJam @ CTIA Wireless
Thursday, March 24, 2011 Orlando, Florida We are back at CTIA Wireless for the 4th time! Plan to stay in sunny Florida through Thursday so that you can join us for a great day of story telling, pitches and networking! More Information and Register.
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| Developer Events |
AT&T Developer Summit January 5, 2011
Las Vegas Join us for the 5th annual AT&T Developer Summit! Get the latest information on technologies and platforms from industry-leading experts and guidance on getting your apps and devices to market. Track session highlights include emerging technologies like HTML5 and LTE, as well as state-of-the-art advances in mobile platforms.
App Planet - MWC February 14 - 17, 2011 Barcelona
GSMA launched App Planet to focus on the explosive growth in the mobile apps market while fostering direct communication between developers and platform owners. For four days, we will unite the key apps players in one place at one time; thereby, positioning App Planet as the Centre of the Apps Universe for the mobile market in Europe.
DEMO Spring 2011 February 27 - March 1, 2011 Palm Desert , California The DEMO Spring 2011 conference will bring the most comprehensive portfolio of credible emerging technologies to light. While DEMO launches are for market-ready products, our new AlphaPitch program enables entrepreneurs to bring technology still in development to the attention of investors and partners. See our WIP Mobile Community Calendar for more information and additional Developer Events
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| Developer Contests and Awards |
Call for Story Tellers
Deadline: January 7, 2011
Do you want to help your fellow developers get on the path of enlightenment? The best way to learn how things really get done in mobile development is to hear it from those who have been there, done that AND bought the t-shirt.
If you have a great story to tell, let us know@ We need Story Tellers for our upcoming WIPJam sessions.
Augmented Reality Developer ChallengeDeadline: January 7, 2011 Qualcomm is on a mission to help developers build fun, useful, exciting AR apps. That is why they're hosting the first ever Augmented Reality Developer Challenge with $200,000 in total prize money.
 Brand App Challenge for MWC 2011
Deadline: January 10, 2011 A competition in which mobile application developers create "brand apps" for a select group of global consumer brands, including Coca-Cola, with its Coca-Cola, Coke Zero and Diet Coke brands. Winners of the Brand App Challenge will be named at the GSMA MWC.
North America Developer Contest Deadline: January 28, 2011, 5:00 pm Eastern
Contest presented by Nokia and AT&T. We're challenging developers to create new applications and games for the new Nokia N8 and future Nokia devices for consumers in the U.S. and Canada. There is $10 million in cash, devices, and marketing prizes up for grabs. Check out these and more Contests and Awards on our Mobile Community Calendar!
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Other Events and Activities for WIP Members
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 3.9G: From 3G to 4G
January 20 - 21, 2011
Capetown, South Africa
Discuss the hottest issues of the African Mobile & Wireless world with your colleagues, meet investors, and strike new deals with current and future business partners. We are expecting top Regulators as well as senior telecom executives from Mobile Operators from Africa, 3G/4G Experts from Europe, Asia and North America.
Click Asia Summit 2011January 20 - 22, 2011
Mumbai, India Click Asia Summit 2011 is designed to be Asia's largest digital marketing conference & expo where industry thought leaders congregate to discuss online marketing, challenges faced by agencies and the changing face of social media. CAS 2011 is going to change the way you look at digital marketing.
 MIDEM & MidemNet
January 22 - 26, 2011 Cannes , France MIDEM is the World's Music Market! It is the one stop destination for the world's music community to source and sell music content, make connections, showcase solutions and access a world of ideas and insights. Internet, Mobile, Tech and Music Unite!
Mobile World Congress 2011 (MWC)
February 14 - 17, 2011
FIRA, Barcelona, Spain
For four days, MWC will once again be the place for mobile leaders to gather, collaborate, conduct business and experience VISION IN ACTION. The planet's best venue for mobile industry networking, finding business opportunities, and making deals.
 CTIA Wireless 2011
Mobile Life
March 22 - 24, 2011
Orlando, FL
Our mobile life is growing... with next generation networks on the horizon, the proliferation of applications and the adoption of wireless in enterprise and verticals, the wireless and converged communications marketplace is growing exponentially and International CTIA WIRELESS® is growing with it. This is where the wireless world meets each year for three days of intense business, learning and networking.
See the WIP Mobile Community Calendar for additional information on these and over 140 other upcoming events or to add your own event.
- CONNECTIONS Summit at CES, January 6, 2011, Las Vegas - PTC'11, January 16 - 19, 2011, Honolulu , Hawaii - Click Asia Summit 2011, January 20 - 22, 2011, Mumbai, India - 3.9G: From 3G to 4G, January 20, & 21, 2011, Capetown, South Africa
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Our other services to Build Mobile Community include: a Developer Marketing Agency and advertising space in our newsletter, websites and more.
Some of our latest activities include:
- App Store analysis in Europe, East Europe and the Middle East - Developer Messaging Workshop for large developer programs.
- App Store placement
Our team of staff and associates have a long history of experience in mobile and wireless; have touched most parts of the world; and all parts of the mobile developer ecosystem. Ask us more - we've love to help!
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