Google+Android

Kerry Hofmeister
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Android symbol

The android market was launched in orde r to compete with Apple’s app market. Apple was dominating the market with apps for its iPhone, iPod, and shortly after the iPad. The android market served to level the playing field in many ways because it was offered on more phones right away. Much contention exists in this area because Apple feels that the basis for the android system was ripped off its own invention. Below is a picture of the Android interface.
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As of right now I don’t see the Android market having a ton of application in the classroom although that can change. Android has such a large market that many apps aiding in education could be unveiled in the near future. Those apps could be used in the same way iPads are now dominating classrooms across the country. The problem exists that the devices that carry the android apps are not as popular as the Apple products.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Android_Market Google images
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