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Samsung Launches Suite of Edu-tainment Apps; More Than 40 to be Available Soon

By Wong Casandra - on 3 Jul 2012, 9:06pm

Samsung Launches Suite of Edu-tainment Apps; More Than 40 to be Available Soon

Media testing out the Mandarin Speaking Skils for Kids app by iQ-hub.

Samsung Electronics, a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today unveiled its latest suite of edutainment applications. More than 40 new apps will soon be available on Samsung mobile devices to increase consumer choices in self-learning experiences, whether at home or on-the-go.

The suite of edutainment apps includes:
Mandarin Speaking Skills for Kids: comprises speech interactive exercises to build Mandarin speaking skills for kids from Primary 1 to 6
Zalairos Adventures: comprises 25 e-books for kids aged between 5-10 years old to improve vocabulary, reading and comprehension skills
Skoolbo Core Skills: comprises more than 50,000 questions designed for kids aged between 4-10 years old to improve mathematics and language skills
PREPTEST: standardized self-assessment modules and admission guidelines for GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and more

Samsung is working with the developer community with access to quality content, to promote the creation of interesting educational content. The company commits the tools, resources, technical content and support that app developers require, to create rich applications optimised for its Galaxy range of tablets and smartphones, as well as the Galaxy Note. The local app developers that Samsung is working with for this range of edutainment apps are B-Secure Technologies, Prep Zone, iQ-hub and Skoolbo.  

The Alphabet Soup is a simple app by B-Secure Technologies aimed at improving your kid's spelling.

"Customers are increasingly mobile and they are constantly on the look-out for on-the-go content which can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Samsung has always encouraged learning, believing in the value it brings and thus we are optimistic that these new applications will enhance the learning experience as a whole,” said Miss Irene Ng, Vice President, Marketing, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd. “Recognizing the potential in enhancing learning experiences, especially in the area of edutainment content, Samsung maintains a robust development ecosystem and digital distribution strategy which put us in good stead, for us to provide a unique range of products, content and services to meet customers’ needs.” 

The edutainment apps will be made available on Samsung Apps or pre-loaded, all optimized for and compatible with Samsung’s range of mobile devices such as Galaxy Note, Galaxy S III and Galaxy Tab 2 series. Some of these apps, such as those developed by B-Secure Technologies and Prep Zone, will be made exclusively available on Samsung mobile devices.

The full list of edutainment apps: 

Name of Developer  Name of Application Availability on Samsung Apps
B-Secure
E-Assessment (Primary 4 to 6)
The Alphabet Soup - Spelling
Who Made That Sound? - Sound Recognition
Count the Animals - Counting & Maths
Crab Pinch - Fine Motor Skills
Turtle Spelling Dash - Spelling
Letter Frenzy - Spelling
Number Link - Maths
Chinese Word Writing Game
 

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Prep Zone
Prep Test - Multi tests capable application for GMAT & SAT
 
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iQ-hub
Mandarin Speaking Skills for kids
Efficient Reader - 2 modes of engaging learning
iSpell - Increase Spelling Ability & Vocabulary Acquisition
Mandarin for Adults
English Fluency
Mandarin for Sec 1 - Sec 5
English for Pri 1 - Pri 6
 
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Skoolbo
The Vanishing Icebergs**
Troubles in the Amazon**
The Bo Lake Mystery**
Iguana Island**
City in the Clouds**
The Boy King**
The Replicating Robot Caper**
Circus Robbery**
Bo Mountain Goes Ka-Boom**
Attack of the Goo**
Adventures in Dreambo **
The Incredible Race **
The Golden Garden**
The Island of Giants**
Funbo Mayhem**
Bubblegum Moon**
The Bo City Pet Show**
Supersoldier Invasion**
Wacky Eggsplosions **
Blue Planet Lost Star**
The Book of Owls **
Bing, Bang, Boom**
The Missing Professor**
The Hairy Scary Halloween**
The Great Medal Rescue **
Skoolbo Core Skills
 
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** Applications will be available in Chinese language by Q4, 2012

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