This paper examines an open source mobile phone platform Android. It explains its’
advantages and disadvantages, the basic features and the market strategy. I review the
adaptation of this new technology from the view of prospective mobile software
developers, customers and manufacturers.
The purpose of this report is to present to the user the new and promising mobile platform
based on the Linux operating system and provided by Google. Additionally, I introduce
Open Source infrastructure which not only supports development, but also has the
potential to become a main business activity in the future.