Developed by Google, Android is an open source, Linux-derived platform backed by Google, along with major hardware and software developers (such as Intel, HTC, ARM, and eBay, to name a few). Together, they form the Open Handset Alliance. This OS, though very new, already has a cult following among programmers eager to develop apps for its flexible, Open Source, back end.
Android promises to give developers access to every aspect of the phone’s operation. This lends many to foresee the promise of further growth for the Android platform. Like the iOS, Android figures to remain a prominent figure in the future of mobile application development.
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