Don't Mess with Android!

Korean operator SK Telecom has created what we think are the best series of Android commercials to date. Enjoy!
















Rawr! Korean Android is Spunky!

Android Needs Google For Now

Today, we’re seeing two types of Android devices on the market: those with a basic, “vanilla” installation of Android and those with Android and Google services. This means developers and manufacturers have choices as to whether or not to integrate tightly with Google services. This decision requires some serious thought. Read more...

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Key Questions Any Good Mobile Application Business Plan Should Answer

Coming up with the right business model for your mobile application can be tricky. Here are some of the key questions any good mobile application business plan should answer. Read more...

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19 Ways to Make "Free" Mobile Application Pricing Profitable

In terms of app pricing, one of the first questions to ask yourself is: are you going to charge users or give the app away for “free”? But can you give away your app and still make money? Here are 19 ways you can try. Read more...

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Some Thoughts on Mobile Application Business Plans

Mobile developers are struggling to determine the appropriate business plans for their applications. Over the past few weeks, we've been talking to a lot of mobile business professionals--some veterans of the mobile marketplace and many just getting started. With easy and accessible mobile platforms like Android, writing a mobile application is often the easy part, but monetizing your application can be a real challenge. We're going to be talking a lot about different mobile application business strategies this month, but we thought we'd kick this topic off with a few high level thoughts. With so many new players in this field, we're seeing many developers and development companies struggle to figure out how to make money with applications. Read more...

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