- Advantages of Android Platform


	Title: Advantages of Android Platform
	Date Added: December 15, 2011 05:25:48 AM
	Author: Vishal Arora
	Category: Computers & Internet : Programming
	In the smartphone application development industry, Android development is making the biggest buzz off late. It is giving all the other mobile development platforms a run for their money. Its robust features and flexibility have made it the talking point among mobile developers around the world. Android accounts for 43% of the market share among all other smartphones in the world. Android developers have developed thousands of applications offering users exuberating experience with their smartphones. The Android software development kit makes it easy for the developer to create applications for the smartphones. It comes with Droid emulator, which permits you to experiment the process and functionality of an Android application. Advantages Offered By Android Platform • Open Source – While most of its competitors are proprietary software, Android is open source that ensures an army of mobile developers powering it. This allows more developers to experiment with Android development and come out with robust applications. The open nature of the platform enhances and encourages creativity and innovation among developers. • Strong Framework - Android is based on the Linux kernel and has its libraries and APIs written in C and runs on an application framework that includes Java-compatible libraries. It supports a lot of other languages including Python, Perl and jRuby. Every Android application runs on its own process allowing you to develop faster applications. • Big Opportunity – Statistics put Android ahead of other mobile development platforms. The sheer number of people using Android based handsets gives you a tremendous business opportunity. Hundreds of Android powered handsets are launched into the market each year allowing you to promote your business among a wider audience bases. • Customization – Android applications are highly customizable compared to other platforms such as BlackBerry and iPhone. You won’t need to jailbreak to customize your Android app as you would need to do in case of the iPhones. The apps can be customized to meet your needs adding lot of flexibility to the way you use the applications. • Security – The source code being open attracts thousands of eyeballs to Android where security issues are quickly found out and fixed. The strong community of Android developers is working relentlessly to shield this platform from attacks making it the most secured smartphone application development platform. You can cash on all these advantages when you have a competent developer by your side. Evon Technologies which is one of the frontrunners in Android development in India should be your perfect choice. They employ a competent team of best Android developers who have developed apps to cater to varied business needs. The company also offers other mobile development services such as those for the iPhone, Windows and BlackBerry.