“Ovi Store is on a strong trajectory fueled by new apps and games from a growing number of partners and more than 250,000 new consumers signing up for Ovi every day,” said Tero Ojanperä, executive vice president, Services, Nokia.
“The number of daily downloads has increased from about 2 million to 3 million since September," Ojanperä added. "We anticipate our progress will continue as we have just begun shipping our new Symbian smartphones.”
Examples of popular and creative new Symbian smartphone content in Ovi Store include:
- Swype: With one continuous finger or stylus motion across the virtual keyboard, Swype ’s technology enables users to input words faster and easier.
- NHL GameCenter: Keep up with your favorite hockey team by listening to live radio, checking stats and scores, or by watching highlights and condensed games.
- WhatsApp Messenger: A smartphone messaging app that uses 3G or WiFi to connect with friends and family. Switch from SMS to WhatsApp to send and receive messages, pictures, audio notes, and video messages at no cost.
Since Nokia began shipments of its new Symbian smartphones, starting with the Nokia N8 on 30 September, here are some noteworthy app facts:
- The top downloaded free app globally was Q Torch, a utility app that turns your device into a flashlight, by CellApp Technology of India (also among top three in Europe, India and Southeast Asia/Pacific);
- The top downloaded paid app was Angry Birds, the smash hit game, by Rovio Mobile of Finland (also among top three in North America, Southeast Asia/Pacific and Europe); and
- The third most popular item downloaded globally was Need for Speed Shift HD, a game that delivers the thrill of high-performance racing by EA Mobile of the U.S. (also among top three in Central and South America, and Southeast Asia/Pacific).
Review the chart below for details regarding the most popular regional apps and their developers:

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Top app draws blank screen and that's all!
jkauppin | 19/11/2010, 06:02
Think what it tells about the users and the platform..