CHAPTER 4

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Android Development—Business Overview and Considerations

Data is a precious thing and will last longer than the systems themselves.

—Tim Berners-Lee

The Android Industry has its own requirements for entry. It’s helpful to have a full understanding of these requirements and specifications when you’re deciding whether to pursue a business venture. As discussed in previous chapters, the Android OS is already the industry leader for mobile devices, and its market share is growing with each passing year. With the introduction of x86 to the Android software stack, applications written for x86 systems are now supported, which expands the ...

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