Gphone Plaza

Hello Android. Highlights:

• What is it? A development platform for handset devices by Open Handset Alliance: www.openhandsetalliance.org
• What is the technology? Java on Linux with application framework ready to go and Eclipse for the SDK.
• What is the market strategy? Open development environment to attract free developers involvement, including an $10 mil challenge award.
• What is the opportunity for developers? To create next myspace or facebook (business-wise, not technical-wise).

For developers, the Android SDK seems provide a very good application framework for mobile applications. With the telecom world going mobile, who knows if the android can become the next big thing like MS-DOS/Windows? Some survey shows in some Asian countries people are starting moving away from PC to mobile phones.

Let’s have fun with it - stay tuned for my “Hello Android!”, the 1st application experience.