We’re back folks! Thanks for waiting. In Windows Phone Challenge #5, the theme is “Bridging the GAP” on Windows Phone.
We have taken your feedback from the past Windows Phone Challenges into consideration and will be exercising flexibility for ideas generation for #5.
How? You will suggest the Ideas for this Challenge. We will give priority to ideas relevant to Singapore’s context.
We have 3 recommended ways to generate Challenge Ideas, but please don’t let that stop you from proposing your own original ideas 🙂
*Update* First 10 approved Challenge Ideas will be awarded 20GB of OneDrive storage space for a year!
- Check out madeinsingapore for “Request” from local Windows Phone users, and submit a proposal targeting the “Request” to win8sg@microsoft.com. You might want to skip the banking applications, flight booking and payment applications. Proposal(s) are subjected to amendments and approvals (rejections alike).
- Propose new ideas (or reference existing ideas on iOS/android) which you think would be great in “Bridging the GAP” for Windows Phone users in Singapore and submit a short proposal to win8sg@microsoft.com . Proposal(s) are subjected to amendments and approvals (rejections alike).
Here are some places to look for Singapore Apps ranking on iOS and Android. Do note that most of these top ranking applications are by worldwide publisher. Do filter them out and look for local/Singapore publishers. - Check out http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/windows-phone-user-group-321/ to find out what users want on their Windows Phone in Singapore and submit a short proposal to win8sg@microsoft.com
Approved Challenge Ideas
- SG HDB Reno Visualizer
This is a 3D visualization for Singaporeans who are intending to renovate their homes. You might consider using Unity 3D engine for this application. There should be a list of presets floor plans and styles available for users to select from. Users would be able to test out paint colors and different types of floorings. Lighting can also be adjusted to view colors in daytime/nighttime/warm lighting. If you are providing a paid application, there should be at least a trial. If you are providing a free version, you might want to consider in-app purchases for more functionalities such as furniture, additional lightings, electronics
– Lumia 1520 –
- Nike+ Running application for WP
This is a running application for the Nike+. For the purpose of this challenge, these are the deliverables. We would love you to continue improving this application after the challenge.
Essential Features
1) The app would store the following: Nike+ email and ID
2) Ability to retrieve Nike+ runs
3) Ability to start/stop run. While running you should have a timer, speed and distance covered. Ability to play music from this application is optional. There should be speech capability during the run, and would provide you with details when you have cross a preset distance/timing or when your speed is out of a certain threshold. The data should be store in format compatible for uploading
4) Ability to upload run to Nike
5) Ability to display recorded runs on MAP with statistics
Advanced optional features
1) Ability to display scoreboard, and group chat capabilities.
2) Ability to display achievement and challenges status
3) Ability to share to various social network
– Lumia 1520 –
- IPPT Training application
Create an application comparable to 6 weeks training but gearing it towards the 5 IPPT stations. This application should also show you the different scores (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Pass with Incentive, Pass) needed for different vocation/age. You should be able to track your progress of the 5 IPPT stations over the span of weeks.The training regime might not necessary be the actual station itself:
Example when training for 2.4km run, you can improve it via “Interval Training”. “Interval Training” can be the progressive exercise you would need to improve over the span of weeks. Another example for Standing Board Jump. You might want to have a mixture of tuck jumps, box jumps etc… that the users would need to do over the span of weeks. Check out 6 weeks training on how the user needs to gradually improve their score.There should be an test (on the actual IPPT station) after each week of training. Example if you have done “Interval Training” for 1 week, there is a test to record your 2.4km run timing. If you have done “box jump, tuck jumps” for a week, there is an test for Standing Board Jump
– Lumia 1520 – - Lumia 1520 – Open
- Lumia 1520 – Open
- Lumia 1520 – Open
- Lumia 1520 – Open
- Lumia 1520 – Open
- Lumia 1520 – Open
- Lumia 1020 – Open
- Lumia 1020 – Open
- Lumia 1020 – Open
Here are the timeline of this competition
- 28th Jan 2014 – 28th Feb 2014 : Call for proposal / challenge idea generation and Competition period
- 28th Feb 2014 2359hrs : Deadline for submission of application link to win8sg@microsoft.com
Here are some updated terms and condition:
- You may hide your application for the period of judging. However this must not be a private BETA submission.
- You may propose new ideas in addition to the ones listed.
- There are no sudden death for Challenge #5
- You need to fulfill all essential criteria to be considered for the entry.
- We have updated the list of non-eligibility personnel for this competition
Frequently asked question FAQ
Q. Who is eligible for this challenge?
A. If you have a windows phone developer account which is tied to a Singapore live id, you are eligible for this competition. Employees, Employee’s Immediate Family and Interns of Microsoft and subsidiaries are not eligible for this challenge. Government officials are not eligible for this challenge. Do note that if you are residing outside of Singapore and wish to compete this online, we will not ship the prizes overseas. Do contact us at win8sg@microsoft.com and let us know in advance if you wish to participate remotely.
Q. If I’m competing for all ideas, is it possible for me to win in all the challenges?
A. We will restrict the maximum number of prizes to 2 for each developer.
Q. Are specific tools and products needed for this competition?
A. For Windows Phone 8 development, you would need a Windows 8 environment, Visual Studio and Windows Phone 8 SDK. You would also need a windows phone developer account to publish the application onto the store.
Q. Where will the winning list be posted?
A. A blog post on weshipcode.com will announce the winners for the Windows Phone Challenge. We will also drop the winners a email to notify them of their winning entries.
Q. So what’s the maximum number of phones can I win?
A. 2 phones for each developer, and unlimited Sudden death challenge prizes
Q. Can I work with a team, or is this an individual challenge?
A. Yes you may work in a team.
Q. If I have a team of 10, do we get 10 phones if we produced the best application for one idea?
A. No. 1 phone for each challenge.
Q. Are existing applications upgraded counted for this challenge?
A. Nope. You application has to be a net new application.
Q. Can I exchange Lumia 1020/1520 for other phones?
A. No, but I can help you ask if some other winning developers is/are willing to barter trade.
Q. Will I retain the IP of my entry?
A. Yes, you will retain all rights and IP of your entry. We will however make use of public content (list on www.windowsphone.com), such as app icon images and description for the purpose of promotion. Please respect all copyrighted content when developing your application.
Q. How are you going to judge the entries?
A. We will compare the entries for each challenges. The best entry, which fulfills the minimum criteria above will be award the phone. On a case-by-case basis, if necessary, we would need you to improve on user experience and design before awarding on the phone.
- 40% : Fulfilment of requirement
- 30% : Design and User experience on the application
- 30% : appropriate usage of Windows Phone 8 specific capabilities (Live Tiles, Speech, LockScreen, NFC) to demonstrate the capability of the platform
Q. Is design and UX important?
A. Yes, please do put in effort on designing and planning for good user experience.
Q. How do I know if my application (with speech capabilities) is supported for English (united kingdom) and English (united states)?
A. After setting your “speech language” in “settings” -> “Speech” to “English (united kingdom)”, press and hold your windows phone’s “windows button”, click on the “?” button on the top right hand side, and look at the “apps” tab. Your application should
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