Samsung is offering $205,000 in cash and prizes for the best Galaxy Note™ apps that integrate S Pen™ functionality to help users capture, create and share like never before.

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Samsung invites software developers to create S Pen-integrated apps for Galaxy Note using the S Pen SDK. Winners will receive $205,000 in cash and prizes as well as promotional exposure and recognition in Samsung digital social media. Prizes will be awarded for the best overall apps and for category honorable mention awards in games, media, sports, social, lifestyle, travel, education, productivity, entertainment, and other. 

Developers must use the Samsung S Pen SDK library to integrate S Pen functionality into a new or existing Android application that runs on Galaxy Note. Apps will be evaluated based on the overall user experience of the app on Galaxy Note, the quality of the idea, and the functional implementation, including S Pen integration. Developers retain ownership of their applications and may charge for them or provide them for free. When uploading apps to Google Play, developers are encouraged to include "Made for S Pen Galaxy Note" in the description of the app and to uncheck the box that says "All Devices."

The challenge is open to individuals and teams of individuals who are residents of the 50 United States and it territories, as well as organizations domiciled in the 50 United States and its territories. 

1. Create an account on GalaxyNoteSPenChallenge.com or log in with an existing ChallengePost account.
2. On GalaxyNoteSPenChallenge.com, click Accept this challenge to register your interest in participating. This step ensures that you will receive important challenge updates.
3. Create a working Android software application for Samsung Galaxy Note integrating the S Pen Software Development Kit (SDK) library to provide S Pen functionality.
4. Confirm that you have read and agree to the Official Rules, and submit your application by including the following:
   - A link to your app on Google Play or another website where the .apk file is available for download
   - A video demonstration of your application on a Galaxy Note or emulator, describing its functionality, including the S Pen integration
   - A text description of your Application, including how S Pen is integrated and how the user experience is enhanced by S Pen
   - At least one screenshot of your working Application
   - A category for your Application (games, media, sports, social, lifestyle, travel, education, productivity, entertainment, or other)