GetJar has revealed that its library of over 45,000 free applications will soon be linked directly through Sony Ericssons PlayNow arena, following the handset makers decision to offer apps via its  mobile content service. GetJars catalogue of long tail apps will complement a series of premium apps from Sony Ericsson in the PlayNow arena. Additionally, GetJars proven upload infrastructure will be used by Sony Ericsson to make the submission process for new applications easy for developers.
Through the partnership, GetJar will provide a high performance platform that will give Sony Ericssons millions of customers easy access to a broad range of free applications available for its handsets globally.
With its experience in delivering mobile applications to a wide consumer base, GetJar has demonstrated the value of choice, quality and performance when it comes to distributing mobile content, says Christopher David, Head of Developer & Partner Engagement at Sony Ericsson.  In the rapidly growing mobile content market, partnering with GetJar will allow us to complement the quality application offerings of our mobile content and entertainment service PlayNow arena.
GetJar, the world largest independent app store, has been providing mobile applications to consumers since 2005, and now receives over 1 million downloads a day across more than 200 countries. The company boasts over 200,000 developer accounts and has been delivering millions of downloads for leading applications developers and content owners such as Google, Facebook, YouTube, Nimbuzz, and eBuddy among others. It was recently nominated as one of 2009s Hottest Start-ups by TieCon50 and is backed by Accel Partners.
GetJar provides an open and free environment for application developers and consumers, with its catalogue of free applications available for anyone with a Java, Symbian, Windows Mobile, iPhone, Palm, BlackBerry, or Flash Lite-compatible phone. GetJars Mobile Ecosystem connects consumers to developers through free access to applications, and connects developers to their market quickly, easily, and free of charge.