How to develop Android Applications

YEREVAN, Armenia - April 4, 2023 - PRLog -- Android app development is the process of developing applications for devices running the Android operating system. You can build custom mobile apps for Android using programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, and C++. There is also a software development kit (SDK) for Android which helps build Android apps while using other languages.

So, what are the top reasons to choose Android app development, and why is Android Application Development important for your business? Read on to find out!

Market Share

Android is the most popular operating system designed by Google for usage on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. According to Statista, Android maintained its position as the leading mobile operating system worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2022, controlling the mobile OS market with a close to 71.8 percent share, while iOS accounted for around 27.6 percent of the mobile operating system market.

As Android dominates the mobile market, building an Android app will allow your business to reach a greater number of customers.

An Open-Source Platform

Android is an open-source operating system for mobile devices. The code of Android is easily accessible to developers free of cost and can be utilized to create robust Android applications. Low Development Costs

As already mentioned, Android is an open-source platform and developers have free access to the Android technology stack consisting of Java and Kotlin, SDK (Software Development Kit), and other APIs free of cost. Thanks to the available resources, many startups begin with Android development to keep app development costs minimal.

Scalability

Businesses go for Android app development, as it serves multiple target audiences after deployment. The thing is that the Android platform is not limited to smartphones and can be integrated with the entire Android ecosystem, such as tablets, TV, wearables, etc.

Wider Customer Reach

With 2.65 million apps available for download as of June 2022 and with millions of potential users visiting Google Play Store daily, your Android app has all chances to get noticed in the app store, and with the right marketing plans in place, you can get many downloads when you publish the app in the app store.

Low Barrier of Entry

To develop for iOS devices, a developer must use a Mac, while Android app development can be done on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Also, registering as a developer on the Apple App Store requires a yearly fee of $99, whereas registering as a developer on the Google Play Store requires a one-time payment of $25.

In simple words, the entry cost for Android developers is way less than for iOS developers.

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