With the release of iOS version 4, Apple continues to build on their momentum as the leading blue chip smart phone provider. As Google takes strides to develop its Android OS, however, many analysts see emerging trends that point in Google’s favor. AdMob’s own mobile metrics report (http://metrics.admob.com/2010/06/may-2010-mobile-metrics-report/) shows Android’s operating system share rising to over 25%, with Apple holding steady at around 40%, Nokia at just over 20% and Blackberry at just under 10%. In terms of the ability to scale, Android provides developers and handset manufacturers with a compelling alternative to the closed Apple ecosystem, potentially increasing the… Click to view full post.
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iPhone vs. Android: Why Dump iPhone for Android
May 7th, 2010 Leave a comment 1 commentWhen the iPhone first appeared on the market, it was a revolution in the mobile device area. Android took a while longer to materialize, but now that it is out there, some consumers are re-evaluating their “love affair” with iPhone. Learning from iPhone’s mistakes, Android was able to capitalize on many iPhones features that users find frustrating. In fact there are plenty of good reasons to dump your iPhone for an Android device. iPhone’s Hideous Sync Options Unlike the iPhone, the Android does not sync with the computer it is plugged into. One of the iPhone’s pet peeves is… Click to view full post.
Best Android Apps: My Top 10 Choices
May 4th, 2010 Leave a commentAndroid based phones have a diverse array of applications available. For the new Android user, it can almost be overwhelming choosing which apps to install. With the recent release of new Androids handsets from major brands like Motorola, HTC, and Google, the Android developer community has been given a boost to crank out good quality Android software. Today, Android Marketplace features more than 10,000 apps from personal finances to games and utilities. While some applications are more useful to some than others, here are my top 10 Android applications. Connect Bot Connect Bot is an absolute must-have application for anyone… Click to view full post.
Android Developer Tools
April 20th, 2010 Leave a commentThe Android software development kit contains a number of tools to simplify your development tasks. Several of these tools really stand out for the value they add to the Android SDK. The best android developer tools included in the SDK help save time and development effort by streamlining common development tasks. Here is a summary of some of the most valuable Android developer tools packaged in the Android SDK. Android Development Tools Plugin for Eclipse Eclipse is probably one of the best IDE development tools for Java based development. As an open source project, there are numerous plugins… Click to view full post.
Best Android Books: My Top 5 Choices
March 29th, 2010 Leave a commentThere are a number of high quality books available about Android and Android application development. As with any subject, Google Android books vary greatly in quality and how broadly they cover their subject. With that in mind, here are 5 of the top Android books. The Busy Coder’s Guide to Advanced Android Development Mark Murphy is the author of the classic Busy Coder’s Code to Android Development. This book picks up where the previous one leaves off. It delves into more advanced topics such as creating widgets for the home screen, taking pictures with the camera and using… Click to view full post.
Is Android the Future of Mobile Computing?
February 22nd, 2010 Leave a comment 2 commentsDevices like Apple’s iPhone and the various versions of Blackberry smartphones are revolutionizing computing. Phones and phone-like devices are increasingly blurring the lines between notebook computers, netbooks and phones. The mobile computing revolution is on! One platform, however, truly stands out as a potential game changer. That platform is the Android platform from Google. Is Android the future of mobile computing? There is certainly a strong potential for Android to shape the future of mobile computing. Android’s strength comes from its openness. The Android SDK is open source and the license governing Android itself allows any… Click to view full post.
