The android platform was made public on November 5^th 2008 with the founding of the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of 34 mobile and technology companies, dedicated in enhancing open standards for mobile devices. Android advanced with the Open Handset Alliance breaks down all barriers allowing developers to contribute to new and innovative applications in an instance.

The Android platform has loads to offer, it is a blend of an operating system, middleware and key mobile applications. The beta version of the Android market is launched on the world’s first Android-powered phone- the T-Mobile G1.The Android Market works on an open distribution system giving developers the chance to create 3^rd party applications that can bring a change in the mobile industry and lifestyle. Although earlier, 3^rd Party applications were readily available for Windows mobile, RIM’s Blackberries and similar other communication gadgets, nevertheless they weren’t intriguing enough for users to adapt to. Google’s Android happens to be the best channel that even gets the better of the Apple iPhone App Store because of its open content distribution system.

With Android, a developer can develop an application that syndicates information from the web with data on an individual’s phone. One no longer needs to log onto the computer, the end user can easily access his contacts, calendar or geographical locations in his/her Android phone. Moreover, developers can develop useful social networking applications that allow you to chat, share photos and upload content and videos. You will be surprised to know that Facebook named as Fbook is also one of a 3^rd party application on Android. The open content distribution system will allow end users to find, purchase, download and install various types of content on their Android-powered phones. End users can also rate the applications and leave comments. This will help the industry to comprehend the statistics determining how well the applications are positioned within the Android market. In just few months of the launch, it’s amazing that the Android market has over 50 applications to boast about. Some of these apps include multimedia like Amazon multimediamp3, location-based tools, iMap weather information, barcode scanners, travel guides, games and lots more.

Currently, developers are able to distribute paid apps in addition to free apps. Developers make 70% of the revenue from each purchase; the balance amount goes to carriers and billing settlement fees. Google does not acquire a percentage, in all a fair and positive experience for users, developers, and carriers.

As business is getting more competitive in today’s altering times, MoFirst is emerging as one answer to provide quick solutions in developing innovative applications. Looking at the present scenario, the significance of Android applications cannot be ignored. Keeping in touch with the latest developments in Android our in-house team are able to developed unique applications, plus porting of existing application on Android platform and supports.

In the forthcoming months, we will be on the spool of putting forward additional tools and advancements in the Android market. With the Android platform getting robust, there is lot to look forward from the Android market.