most popular mobile platform • Built-in Google apps • Global hardware, software and carrier partners Image Source: http://thedailygoogle.blogspot.com/2012/04/techcrunc-stop-rooting-for-underdog.html
and games • 1.3 million devices are activated worldwide daily Image Source: http://officialandroid.blogspot.com/2012/09/google-play-hits-25-billion-downloads.html
of resources • Apps for smartphones, tablets, TVs, etc • Powerful development framework ◦ SDK provided by Google ◦ Android Emulator • Fun and profit • Marketplace for distributing apps