Eric Cloninger, Samsung Developer Conference Preview

Foldables: Google, Microsoft & Samsung

8/11/22

Season 3, Episode 7: Foldables
Guy Merin, Microsoft
Ade Oshineye, Google
Soren Lambaek, Samsung 

On today’s show we have 3 guests on the podcast from leading companies in the foldable space.

·  Guy Merin, Senior Director of Engineering, Surface Duo Developer Experience, Microsoft
· Ade Oshineye, Senior Staff Developer Advocate, Google
· Soren Lambaek, Developer Relations Engineer, Samsung

Not only do we chat about foldable trends and developer resources, but how companies are working together to help developers create for this new and innovative technology

Samsung Developer Program
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Guests
Guy Merin, Microsoft
Ade Oshineye, Google
Soren Lambaek, Samsung

Helpful Links:
· Large Screen/Foldable Guidance
· Large Screen App Quality
· Jetpack WindowManager
· Jetpack SlidingPaneLayout
· Jetpack WindowManager Foldable/Dual-screens
· Surface Duo Layout Libraries
· Surface Duo Android Emulator
· Figma - Surface Duo Design Kit
· Surface Duo Blog
· Surface Duo Youtube
· Surface Duo Twitch
· Surface Duo Twitter
· Adopting Native Language
· Discover Quality Apps on Large Screens
· Foldables: Design/Development Perspectives
· Learn About Foldables
· Case Studies
· 5 steps to Large Screen Designing
· Understanding Layout
· Code Lab
· Testing
· Window Size Classes
· Jetnews: Different Screen Sizes
· Migrate to Responsive Layouts
· Compose/Activity Embedding
· Unfolding Gaming Potential
· Samsung Remote Test Lab

Samsung Developers
· Website
· Blog
· News
· Forum
· Facebook
· Instagram
· Twitter
· YouTube
· LinkedIn

Host
Tony Morelan, Senior Developer Evangelist, Samsung

Miklós Váradi, The Tiny Digital Factory

5/18/22
 Miklós Váradi, The Tiny Digital Factory
 Season 3, Episode 6

Miklós Váradi, Product Manager at The Tiny Digital Factory, the gaming studio behind the motorsport racing game GT Manager.

Not only do we chat about the challenges of releasing GT Manager worldwide during the pandemic, but also the different promotions related to the version of GT Manager available on Galaxy Store.

Topics Covered:
• The Tiny Digital Factory
• GT Manager
• Publishing on Galaxy Store
• Marketing
• Discoverability
• Mobile Development
• Galaxy Badges
• Best of Galaxy Store Awards
• Diversity and Inclusion

Samsung Developer Program
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Guest

Miklós Váradi, Product Manager at The Tiny Digital Factory
 LinkedIn

Helpful Links:
The Tiny Digital Factory Website

The Tiny Digital Factory YouTube
The Tiny Digital Factory LinkedIn
GT Manager Website
GT Manager Facebook
GT Manager Instagram
GT Manager Discord
GT Manager Galaxy Store

Samsung Developers
Website
Blog
News
Forum
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
LinkedIn

Host
Tony Morelan, Senior Developer Evangelist, Samsung
LinkedIn

Maria Ly, Skimble

5/4/22
Maria Ly, Skimble
Season 3, Episode 5

Maria Ly, founder of Skimble, the company behind the mobile fitness app Workout Trainer.

Not only do we chat about how Skimble began as a small startup but also their collaboration with Samsung Health and the Made for Samsung team.

Topics Covered:
• Skimble
• Rock Health
• Workout Trainer
• Publishing on Galaxy Store
• Marketing
• Discoverability
• Monetization
• Generating Revenue
• In-App Purchase (IAP)
• Galaxy Badges
• Best of Galaxy Store Awards
• Diversity and Inclusion

Samsung Developer Program
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Guest

Maria Ly, founder of Skimble
 LinkedIn
Interview, Samsung Developers Blog

Helpful Skimble Links:
Website
Workout Trainer (Galaxy Store)
Facebook
Twitter (@skimble)
Pinterest
Instagram
YouTube

Samsung Developers
Website
Blog
News
Forum
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
LinkedIn

Host
Tony Morelan, Senior Developer Evangelist, Samsung
LinkedIn

Chris Benjaminsen, FRVR

4/6/22
Chris Benjaminsen, FRVR
Season 3, Episode 4

Chris Benjaminsen, founder of FRVR, the super successful game publisher with over 70 titles on Samsung services.

Not only do we chat about monetization and game revenue strategies, but how the FRVR platform has allowed them to scale their global reach. 

All music from today's show is from FRVR games, composed by Rasmus Hartvig.

Topics Covered:
• FRVR
• Publishing on Galaxy Store
• Marketing
• Discoverability
• Monetization
• Generating Revenue
• In-App Purchase (IAP)
• In-App Advertising (IAA)
• Interstitial Ads
• Galaxy Badge
• Best of Galaxy Store Awards
• Acquiring Games/Studios
• Diversity and Inclusion

Samsung Developer Program
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Helpful Links:
FRVR Website
FRVR Careers
FRVR LinkedIn
FRVR YouTube
Galaxy Badges
Samsung IAP
Gold Digger FRVR

Guest

Chris Benjaminsen, founder of FRVR
 LinkedIn

Twitter

Samsung Developer Program
Homepage
Blog
News
Forum
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
LinkedIn

Host
Tony Morelan, Senior Developer Evangelist, Samsung
LinkedIn

Biodome Games

4/6/22
 Tobias Thorsen & Peter Holm, Biodome Games
 Season 3, Episode 3

Tobias Thorsen & Peter Holm founders of Biodome Games, winners of the 2021 Best of Galaxy Store Award, for Best Instant Play Game.

Not only do we chat about their award-winning mobile game Gold Digger FRVR, but how being acquired by a larger game publisher has allowed them to focus more on game development, while the publisher handles the marketing aspect of producing games. 

Topics Covered:
• Biodome Games
• Studio Spelunca
• FRVR
• Best of Galaxy Store Awards
• Publishing on Galaxy Store
• Marketing
• Discoverability
• Galaxy Badge
• Generating Revenue
• Integrating IAP
• Music
• Diversity and Inclusion

Samsung Developer Program
Visit the Samsung Developer Program website at developer.samsung.com to learn more about developer opportunities and building a relationship with Samsung. Be sure to sign up for the Samsung Developer Newsletter to learn about the latest from the Samsung Developer Program. 

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Helpful Links:
Gold Digger FRVR
Facebook (Gold Train FRVR)
Galaxy Store (Gold Digger FRVR)
Gold Train FRVR
Biodome Games
FRVR
FRVR Careers
Galaxy Badges

Guests
Tobias Thorsen, Lead programmer, gameplay inventor and co-founder

Peter Holm, CEO of FRVR Studio Spelunca
LinkedIn
Twitter

Samsung Developer Program
Homepage
Blog
News
Forum
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
LinkedIn

Host
Tony Morelan, Senior Developer Evangelist, Samsung
LinkedIn