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TEXAS, June 12th, 2012 — The iPhone started a trend that is still exploding today, however eight out of ten smartphones shipped in the second quarter of 2012 are powered by the Android operating system and not the iOS. This Q2 increase gives Android 60% of the market as a whole and all indicators show that this will increase quickly. This defines the concept of grabbing the ball (from iPhone) and running with it. Kevin Restivo, a senior analyst for IDC's Mobile Phone Tracker program said, "In order for operating system challengers to gain share, their creators and hardware partners need to secure developer loyalty". Restivo attributes much of Android's success to developer enthusiasm and the open source model. This is supported by Google's claim that Android is climbing like a rocket due to its seamless user experience and a steady supply of apps.
So if the user experience is a given, what's with all these great apps? Are users spending tons of money downloading tiny programs that tell them where the best hot dog stand is in their area? Is Google Play raking in millions from rabid Android users? The answer is yes big time, but there are so many high quality free apps for Android that a user can have a great smartphone experience without dropping a ton of cash outside of actually buying the phone. Here are a few of the top user rated free apps currently available on the Android OS. Read More
So if the user experience is a given, what's with all these great apps? Are users spending tons of money downloading tiny programs that tell them where the best hot dog stand is in their area? Is Google Play raking in millions from rabid Android users? The answer is yes big time, but there are so many high quality free apps for Android that a user can have a great smartphone experience without dropping a ton of cash outside of actually buying the phone. Here are a few of the top user rated free apps currently available on the Android OS. Read More
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