Why Android?
There are so many reasons you should choose the Android platform for mobile application development.
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Zero/negligible development cost
The development tools like Android SDK, JDK, and Eclipse IDE, etc. are free to download for the android mobile application development. Also, Google charges a small fee of $25, to distribute your mobile app on the Android Market.
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Open Source
The Android OS is an open-source platform based on the Linux kernel and multiple open-source libraries. In this way, developers are free to contribute to or extend the platform as necessary for building mobile apps which run on Android devices.
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Multi-Platform Support
In the market, there is a wide range of hardware devices powered by the Android OS, including many different phones and tablets. Even the development of android mobile apps can occur on Windows, Mac OS, or Linux.
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Multi-Carrier Support
World wide a large number of telecom carriers like Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular, AT&T Mobility, BSNL, etc. are supporting Android-powered phones.
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Open Distribution Model
Android Market place (Google Play store) has very few restrictions on the content or functionality of an android app. So the developer can distribute their app through the Google Play store and as well other distribution channels like Amazon’s app store.