Google Android
Based on the Linux kernel, Google has developed its own phone operating system to compete in the big time cell industry. This is an exciting move for Google lovers, who have expressed deep interest in Google's technology and sense of usability into other information intensive industries. The Android platform was announced on 5 November 2007 along with the founding of the Open Handset Alliance. Google has been devoted to advancing open standards for mobile devices as evidenced by its mobile OS.
Android Developer Challenge
The Android Developer Challenge I is now complete. See our ADC Gallery of the top 50 applications, including winners of $275,000, winners of $100,000, and other finalists.A total of $10,000,000 in award money will be distributed equally between two Android Developer Challenges:
* Android Developer Challenge I: This contest is complete and is closed to new applications.
* Android Developer Challenge II: This contest will launch after the first handsets built on the platform become available in the second half of 2008.
http://code.google.com/android/