{"id":24025,"date":"2018-11-07T19:00:31","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T00:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=24025"},"modified":"2021-11-03T11:17:24","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T15:17:24","slug":"samsung-unveils-winners-best-2018-galaxy-apps-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-winners-best-of-2018-galaxy-apps-awards-sdc18\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Unveils Winners of the \u201cBest of 2018\u201d Galaxy Apps Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. \u2013 November 7, 2018<\/strong>\u2013<\/span> Samsung Electronics America, Inc.<\/strong>, today announced the first-ever \u201cBest of 2018\u201d Galaxy Apps Awards<\/strong>, recognizing the creators behind the most innovative and popular apps on the Galaxy Apps store. On stage at the 2018 Samsung Developer Conference<\/a>, winners across five categories will receive their awards during a special award ceremony. With the \u201cBest of 2018\u201d Awards, Samsung recognizes top independent creators who embody the spirit and embrace the potential of the Galaxy ecosystem of connected devices and services.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the heart of the Galaxy Apps store are the designers and entrepreneurs who pour their energy and enthusiasm into creating amazing experiences for Samsung consumers \u2013 they inspire us,\u201d said Chris Jo, General Manager and Head of Applications Management and Business Operations, Samsung Electronics America.<\/strong> \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to have the \u2018Best of 2018\u2019 award winners on stage at the Samsung Developer Conference. It gives everyone an opportunity to learn from their success.\u201d<\/p>\n

All winners receivean exclusive \u201cBest of 2018\u201d badge and premium app merchandising in the Galaxy Apps U.S. and Canada stores.\u00a0The award-winning apps and content will also be featured across Samsung Developer Program\u2019s social and digital marketing channels.<\/p>\n

Best Overall App: Booking.com for Samsung<\/strong><\/p>\n

With Booking.com for Samsung, users can plan their next adventure and access great travel deals with an app specially designed for Galaxy devices.<\/p>\n

Download from the Galaxy Apps store here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best Gaming App: Disney Heroes by PerBlue<\/strong><\/p>\n

This crossover mobile role-playing game lets fans duke it out as their favorite characters from the Disney and Pixar universe, from Alice in Wonderland to Zootopia\u2014and much more.<\/p>\n

Download from the Galaxy Apps store here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best Gear App: Wrist Camera by Kema Studio<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kema Studio created the Wrist Camera app to allow users to seamlessly operate their Galaxy phone cameras from their watches\u2014an example of how independent creators build on many connected devices within the Galaxy ecosystem. \u201cThe Samsung team did a really great job supporting the marketing of this app on Galaxy ecosystem,\u201d said Dimas, the developer of Kema Studio.<\/p>\n

Download from the Galaxy Apps store here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best Gear Watch Face Designer: Bergen<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bergen team, a seven-member collective of designers and developers based in Montevideo, Uruguay, is behind some of the most popular watch faces on the Galaxy Apps store. \u201cI dream every day about designing watch faces and now I have found a place where with a lot of passion and dedication, I can make it come true,\u201d said Nicolas Castro, CEO & Designer at Bergen.<\/p>\n

Download from the Galaxy Apps store here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best Theme Designer: Guangxu Zhu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guangxu Zhu is a prolific Theme designer whose signature style has been featured in the Samsung Themes Magazine on multiple occasions. \u201cI am honored to be a partner of Samsung and look forward to more opportunities like this in the future,\u201d said Zhu.<\/p>\n

Download from the Galaxy Apps store here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Samsung Developer Conference <\/u><\/strong><\/h6>\n
SDC brings together thousands of developers and creators to explore today\u2019s tech and visualize what\u2019s possible in the future. The two-day conference will feature exciting keynote announcements, technical sessions and valuable networking time. Plus, Samsung product teams and technology partners will showcase the latest tech advances and tools.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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