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 * The Making of an Android App **




 * Android App Industry: **

Google announced the Android Market on August 28, 2008. This Android market allows users to browse and download mobile apps published by third-party developers. Android applications are popping up by the second. It is estimated that there are 10 billion Android applications as of 2012.

What’s trending in the industry:

If you are in the Android application industry then you must constantly stay on top of what is trending. Currently the following technologies are hot for users.


 * Localized Search and Deal Updates – location based technology.
 * Integration with Cloud-Based Services - making it easier to access photos in other apps or mobile devices.
 * Easy Access To Facebook, Twitter and other Social Media Networks – use __OAuth__ now makes it easier than ever for Android app developers to integrate support for several social networks.

Possible future Android App:


 * __ MEET __** (Based on the location based technology trend) A phone app that talks to other smart phones near you. When activated, it constantly searches for people that you may want to meet, whether it be social or business. When the MEET app gets close to another MEET app user that are like minded with you: both phones will ring, give you signal strength, and the bio of the person you’re looking for.

 Overview of development process: 

For more information you can visit these reputable sources:

Androidappdeveloper.net

Mashable.com

Coinsight.com

Mobilemarketer.com

Developer.android.com

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