a cup of java

When I came back to my hectic days of work after my long holiday break (hope you guys know what ”a ten day break” means to we IT people), I heard about Android, the open handset project. I have been to mobile app world for quite some time and it thrilled me a bit. I am not ready to give you my perspective on that, but can give you some good content references.

Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. This early look at the Android SDK provides the tools and APIs necessary to begin developing applications on the Android platform using the Java programming language.

Source: code.google.com/android

Android home: http://code.google.com/android/
Android SDK download: http://code.google.com/android/download.html
What is Android? : http://code.google.com/android/what-is-android.html

Some interesting links
Android drops Microsoft into Google’s pocket
Open handset alliance
Google to the max

Fierce Mobile Content announced the Top mobile applications of 2007.

What a difference a year makes. When FierceMobileContent inaugurated its Top App Awards in the autumn of 2006, the emphasis was squarely on the entertainment and multimedia applications then revolutionizing the mobile platform. Twelve months later, mobile subscribers have evolved from consumers to prosumers, and instead of watching video clips and listening to music, they’re socializing, shopping and searching. Content consumption is out and content creation is in–after all, why watch videos when you can upload your own?

Source: www.fiercemobilecontent.com

You can read the article here: http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/special-reports/top-mobile-applications-2007

Top 3 Applications

1) 3jam SMS 2.0, Company: 3jam
Why it’s a Top App: 3jam SMS 2.0 expands the scope of text messaging from one-to-one dialogue to multi-party communication, in effect transforming texting from “reply” to “reply all.”

2) Anthem, Company: Intercasting

3) Digby, Company: 30 Second Software
Why it’s a Top App: Attention, shoppers. Digby transforms the mobile commerce experience from ring tones to roses, enabling consumers to purchase real-world goods like flowers, candy and wine directly from their mobile devices.