Android is based on Java. Anyone who has knowledge and skills can contribute to the system as a write or improve any applications. This can happen with the help of Android SDK, which can be downloaded from here - click here. This package called Android SDK, contains the code of Android, environment to create applications and emulator, which to test.
Google created competition, which finished a few days and aimed to encourage developers worldwide to create unique applications for Android. Out of 50 teams of finalists, 10 teams received a $275,000 award each and 10 teams received a $100,000 award each. All of the teams' hard work during the past several months is apparent in the final 50 entries. The teams have each provided overviews of their applications and the technologies they used to create them; learn about all 50 applications and the teams that created them here in their own words.
Most popular application for Android:
- Cab4Me: Ever been looking for a cab? cab4me is the answer. Anywhere. Anytime. Read more
- CompareEverywhere: Shop smarter using your phone. Compare prices, read reviews, and connect with local stores. Read more
- Ecorio: Ecorio automatically tracks your mobile carbon footprint, suggests transit and carpooling alternatives and lets you stay carbon neutral by offsetting your trips easily. Read more
- GoCart: Ecorio automatically tracks your mobile carbon footprint, suggests transit and carpooling alternatives and lets you stay carbon neutral by offsetting your trips easily. Read more
- Life360: From major natural disasters to little things like your child wandering away at the mall, there is a lot you might worry about. Life360 can help. Read more
- PicSay: Easy to use image editor that enables you to quickly personalize your pictures and share them with friends or photo sites. Read more
---> Here you can find comprehensive information on all applications and their creators.
Well! Now watch 52 minutes of video about Introduction to Android by Google with Jason Chen:
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