The rules are simple and staightforward.

1. You have to submit your applications before Nov. 31, 2009

2. Your application must be available now or delivered by Q2 of 2010

3. Semi-finalists and finalists will be selected from among all entrants by a panel of journalists and experts covering the industry.

4. Semi-finalists and finalists will be subject to an online vote, which will affect, but not necessarily determine, the winners.

5. Only finalists — 10 in all — will present at the Mobile Apps Showdown live event on Jan. 10, 2010.
The winner of the live event will be selected by the live audience via applause.

Entry fee is $1,000 and entitles entrant to:

1. Consideration for finalist status

2. A brief write up on the Mobile Apps Showdown website

3. Posting of an image or a pre-produced video demo from the developer, on the Mobile Apps Showdown webpage

4. A “Download This App” link on the Mobile Apps Showdown webpage

Products must address the mobile environment. In addition, Living in Digital Times will produce a separate video promoting the Top 10 from each category. Hardware, software and/or services can be demonstrated. . Live demos can include video, live walk-throughs, or slide shows.