Intel has launched a beta version of its software application (app) store, the Intel AppUp centre for netbook computers and four other Intel partners Acer, Asus, Dell and Samsung are collaborating with Intel to bring their apps to consumers.
The beta store will host applications for both the Microsoft Windows and the open source Moblin-based operating systems. The company and its partners expect to expand the stores to include applications for handheld CE devices, smartphones, consumer electronic appliances, TVs and other devices based on future Intel processor families.
Renee James, corporate vice president and general manager of Intel Software and Services Group, said: “The Intel AppUp center offers netbook users quick and easy access to applications specifically tailored to their mobile lifestyle. Our store does the work of aggregating, categorising and validating applications so consumers can shop, collect and install from one easy source.
“With today’s kickoff of our beta store, both developers and consumers will be able to take advantage of the rapid expansion of this new category of computing as the stores continually add apps.”
Intel said that the Atom Developer Program enables developers to have access to Intel services to help validate apps and software behind the scenes, and joint marketing and revenue-sharing opportunities.
In addition to the Windows and Moblin-based operating systems, the Intel AppUp centre will offer applications that use web browser run-time environments such as Adobe Air and Microsoft Silverlight in the future.
Intel is working with partners to bring app stores to consumers. Partner stores access the developer and store services the Intel AppUp centre offers, including validating and categorising apps and utilising a common transaction infrastructure to administer purchases and downloads for these stores.
