12 September, 2014

Android and Its Role in the Community

Each mobile app developer wants to target the right mobile platform and devices to get higher returns. Some developers even prefer creating different versions of the same app for major mobile operating systems. But many reports have highlighted that most mobile application developers opt for Android development to reap a number of benefits. There are also several factors that make the role of Google’s operating system significant among community of developers.

What Makes Android Hugely Popular Among Developers and Businesses?


Huge Market Share
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According to BGR.com, “Global smartphone shipments for Q2 2014 reached 295.2 million units, 27% more than the same period last year when 233.0 million units were shipped. Of those, 84.6% (249.6 million) were Android smartphones, up from 80.2% during Q2 2013. Global smartphone shipments for Q2 2014 reached 295.2 million units, 27% more than the same period last year when 233.0 million units were shipped. Of those, 84.6% (249.6 million) were Android smartphones, up from 80.2% during Q2 2013.” The huge and rapidly growing market share of Android makes the mobile platform popular among mobile app developers across the world.

Java Programming
The huge popularity of Android app development can also be attributed to Java programming language. As a dynamic and powerful programming language, Java is hugely popular among developers. As Android applications can be written in Java, the programmers can start developing apps without learning any new technology. Many Java programmers even consider the programming language to be the best and most trusted option to create interactive mobile apps.

Strong Inter-Platform Integration
Android also comes with features to facilitate inter-platform integration. The strong inter-platform integration makes it easier for developers to promote their applications. Android SDK enables developers to integrate their collection of mobile apps, and cross-promote them. The tightly knit end-user experience accomplished by developers makes it easier to develop and promote mobile apps for different mobile platforms. With more and more businesses opting for cross-platform app development, Android has become popular among developers.

Option to Expand Mobile Applications
Unlike iOS and Windows Phone, Android comes with several in-built features to help developers in making the mobile apps more engaging and attractive. For instance, Android comes with built-in support for 2D and 3D graphics. As high quality graphics are essential for popularizing a mobile application, the developers can avail the built-in support to deliver richer user experience. Also, the graphic support makes it easier for programmers to add innovative features to their mobile applications.

Wide Distribution Mechanisms
Google further allows developers to market their mobile apps through a variety of distribution channels. Along with marketing the apps through Google Play Store, the programmers can also make their own dissemination channels. They can create personalized dissemination channels to offer and advertise the mobile apps in their own way. At the same time, they also have option to circulate the applications to other external stores. The wide range of distribution mechanisms helps programmers in getting higher ROI.

Open Source
Most businesses prefer using open source technology and target open source mobile platforms to curtail development cost. As Android is open source, the developers can obtain it without paying licensing fees and use it without any restriction. They can further customize the mobile operating system according to the specific needs of a project. The mobile platform can also be used by the small companies and startups without investing a hefty amount of funds. So Android complements the needs and budget of all mobile app development projects.

Google has already unveiled the latest version of Android for smartphones and tablets. The Android L is expected to be out the market with Motorola Nexus 6 just before the upcoming holiday season. The innovative features of Android L definitely increase its popularity in the developers’ community.

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