the android platform

The Android Platform

Google’s response to Apple

“GPhone” Myth Google Wants To Go Beyond A Single

Phone. The Android Platform Offers A Way To

Open Up Smart-Phone Possibilities.

Open Handset Alliance Companies Such As Motorola, Samsung,

T-Mobile, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, LG, Intel Open Handset Alliance Website Will enable rapid development, and

innovation

Android Platform Open Source Platform Based on Linux Kernel Create Programs

Four Key Elements

One-Open System Accessing mobile phone functions is

possible from all applications. Open Source Allows For Incorporation Of

Future Technologies

Two-Breaks Down Barriers All Information Can Be Shared Throughout

The Device. Web Tools And Information On The Phone

Three-All Apps Created Equal Current Phones Separate Core And Third

Party Applications. Customization Of Your Phone. I.e. keypad

Four-Fast And Easy Development Rapid innovation and integration SDK- Software Development Kit 10 Million Dollars Alloted For Best

Programs

iPhone Vs. Android Platform iPhone Only Supports EDGE and WiFi Android Will Fully Support 3G Networks

Will Android Dominate The Marketplace? -Google’s interface can be applied to

multiple phones.

Endless Possibilities Android-YouTube Link

Potential Future Development Unlimited

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