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We're looking for apps to sell to Orange France customers. These will be part of the French catalogue, accessed through the new Orange App Shop client and the WAP portal.
*** NEWS FLASH: Orange App Shop client officially launched *** The brand new way of accessing apps via Orange is now here... Over 1.3 million Orange customers in the UK and France can now see and experience this new on-device client, which includes:
what are the customer access points for apps in France?
Orange App Shop client *** just launched***
Orange customers can now access your mobile apps via the Orange App Shop, an on-device client
Take a look at the demo below, which illustrates how Orange customers will browse, download and purchase your apps...
Orange App Shop client devices As the first stage of the large plan, the Orange App Shop client is being rolled out as follows:
over-the-air... So far this year, in the UK, customers who already own a Nokia 6700, Sony Ericsson C510, C905, W595, W910i and W995 have all received the App Shop over-the-air (OTA) to their device, with an update to the Nokia 6303 to follow shortly this month.
In France, the OTA update has been sent to customers with the Sony Ericsson W995. Those using a Nokia 6700, Sony Ericsson C905, W595, W910i and Sony Ericsson Yari will also soon receive the Orange App Shop client OTA this month.
pre-installed... Plus, the client has already been pre-installed onto brand new SE W995 devices being shipped to stores from the factory, with the first shipment due to arrive in both the UK and France this month. The next devices in the pre-installed roll-out plan are the Nokia 6700 in the UK and France and the Sony Ericsson Yari in France.
In total, a massive 1.3 million Orange customer will shortly have access to the mobile application catalogue through the Orange App Shop client. And that’s just in the UK and France, and just in the next few weeks.
Over time, on new and existing devices, the new App Shop client will replace the other on-device clients such as:
Meanwhile, Orange Downloads and the on-device launcher are still great channels for your apps, through which you can generate some great sales volumes ...
Orange France has two existing on-device clients:
The on-device launcher can be downloaded from the French Orange World WAP portal, and is initially available for Nokia N95 and Sony Ericsson W910 devices.
Orange France’s current app requirements
All apps will be considered for the catalogue, but those that meet the app requirements are more likely to be accepted. Don't forget to look at the categories also.
Once you’ve had a look at the requirements, use this simple form to submit your app:
In addition, Orange France is particularly interested in Android apps. supported Operating Systems and platforms
Orange France accepts appropriate Java apps, or those running on Android, Blackberry, Symbian or Windows Mobile for inclusion in the app catalogue.
supported languages
If you’d like to take advantage of these additional markets for your French app, then all you need to do is translate the description of your app (into English, Spanish and Dutch), and re-submit it to us.
how are apps currently categorised when accessed via the WAP portal?
When customers visit the catalogue via the WAP site, they see apps listed in a number of categories, making it really easy for them to browse. These are as follows:
what are the Orange France targeted devices?
To make things really clear, we’re listing these two sets of devices separately.
new Orange App Shop client devices As the first stage of the large plan, the Orange App Shop client is being rolled out as follows:
over-the-air... So far this year, in the UK, customers who already own a Nokia 6700, Sony Ericsson C510, C905, W595, W910i and W995 have all received the App Shop over-the-air (OTA) to their device, with an update to the Nokia 6303 to follow shortly this month.
In France, the OTA update has been sent to customers with the Sony Ericsson W995. Those using a Nokia 6700, Sony Ericsson C905, W595, W910i and Sony Ericsson Yari will also soon receive the Orange App Shop client OTA this month.
pre-installed... Plus, the client has already been pre-installed onto brand new SE W995 devices being shipped to stores from the factory, with the first shipment due to arrive in both the UK and France this month. The next devices in the pre-installed roll-out plan are the Nokia 6700 in the UK and France and the Sony Ericsson Yari in France.
In total, a massive 1.3 million Orange customer will shortly have access to the mobile application catalogue through the Orange App Shop client. And that’s just in the UK and France, and just in the next few weeks.
Orange France are targeting the Top 50 France devices for Orange France WAP site access to the app catalogue.
Of course, this list is a focus, and we do accept apps running on all Orange devices -
coverage requirements for devices, platforms & OSs
If you have suitable apps for the Orange UK catalogue, then please submit them to us now...
Find out more about the really simple process for submitting your app related tags Orange Application Shop (11)
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Orange App Shop Developer Community Platform (beta)
We’ve launched a beta version of an interactive platform for you to share your thoughts and ideas about mobile apps with us, and with each other.
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