“ Sony Ericsson appears to be very serious about their plans with Android.  Rather than just releasing a handset or two with the platform, they’re taking their cause straight to developers.  We’ve learned of a contest organized by Nikkei BP ITpro which is sponsored by Sony Ericsson Mobile

Communications and Android Japan Association.  Called the Android Application Award (A³⁾ 2010 Spring, the event is already underway.  December 1st was the kickoff date with submissions are being accepted through April 16, 2010.  Results are slated to be announced in May, although dates are noted as ’subject to change’.”

“Much like the Android Developers Challenges, the entries are broken down into various genres.  The top winner for each category is set to receive 1,00,000 yen (approximately $10,983 US).  Apps must be written to work with Android 1.6 (Donut) and for screen sizes 480 × 854 pixels.”

Oriented software platform for mobile devices Google has opened “Android” is announced, in November 2007. Later, has attracted the attention and innovation with its tip.Android Already, around the world including Japan, appeared Android powered handsets are gradually rising market.

AndroidOne of the features of Android, the user may choose to install the software developed Sadobenda is available points. Android software extends the world of attractive applications. Such application software, should have emerged from Japan is advanced mobile -. Android Application Award A ³ 2010 Spring From these feelings, Nikkei BP, the company leading the world to Android aims to accelerate the development of applications, Android Application Award (A ^3, Ekyubu) 2010 Spring decided to hold.

AwardAndroid OS Xperia ^TM X10 In this Award, under the Official Sponsor of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications announced its Android OS devices worldwide simultaneous “Xperia ^TM X10″ will be adopted as an evaluation platform. Android Software developers commonly call the country, seeking to run on the Android applications on board, commended the work you have to apply Android attractive from the application. BP In addition, through the medium of Nikkei BP’s widely announced to support the spread of the application.

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Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. Nikkei BP (below, Nikkei BP) is held Android Application Award (A ^3, Ekyubu) 2010 Spring (below, A ³ 2010 Spring) (Sponsor: Japan Android Association) to sponsor special. AndroidThis award is to lead the world will be held on Android aims to accelerate the development of the application.

Android Xperia™ X10 Sony Ericsson is November 3, 2009, as our “Android” mobile phone with the first “Xperia ™ X10″ announced the world simultaneously. Android Based on Android software is open-minded to expect a lot of application software to an attractive appearance.

Xperia™ X10 about the press release in English (original) please.A ³ 2010 Spring For A ³ 2010 Spring, Nikkei BP please visit the official website of the company.
More information will be updated December 1 or later.

Via: Android Application Award (A³⁾ 2010 Spring page

http://itpro.nikkeibp.co.jp