Scopes in Android Application Development for Small Businesses

Every day is a busy day for Android developers, and it’s quite natural because Android OS really has considerable share in the global market of smartphone. According to market research firms, 85% of all smartphones sold in market currently runs on Google OS, and this share is still going up.  Android is an open source project with OS and some key applications. The OS is based on Linux and applications are can be developed together with Java and Kotlin.

So, the key factor associated here is open source, giving limitless opportunities of customization that fuels developers to work on a variety of android software development projects. Needless to say, this also gives business and companies with opportunities to get their application developed and to amplify their online presence. Almost all sorts of applications can be developed for Android platform. This attribute of the OS sets it apart from others, like iOS.

Android can perform operations just like its rival – iPhone does. Its platform supports plentiful apps and provides flawless options & solutions to companies globally. Android’s support to following operations turns it one of the best operating systems:

  • Support to inventory management
  • Support to account transaction management
  • Support to MIS Reporting
  • Support to CRM integrating Apps
  • Support to Navigational software
  • Support to games
  • Support to PDF Reader
  • Support to Office Suites
  • Support to apps integrating Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support
  • Support to industry specific app development and many more.

Android OS comes integrated with most of the Google’s products / services Gmail, YouTube, map, navigation but, availability of hundreds of thousands of third party applications and customized Android software development turns this OS an ultimate choice.

Google provides Android SDK (software development kit) at no cost that helps Android developers further to easily work on ideas and quickly develop applications. Android SDK is set of application development tools including debugger, libraries, handset emulator documentation, sample code and tutorials.

This helps developers in developing diverse smartphone apps and offering them to companies engaged in areas like pharmaceuticals, sales, games, entertainment, location based services, and so on.

Google provides limitless support to develop apps but if you wish to add professional touch in your application, hiring a professional android application development company is recommended. Mobile Software development companies work with teams of IT experts, supported by team leaders and managed project managers. Such companies follow a step-by-step process to develop apps such as – conceptualizing the idea, looking on feasibilities, developing the idea, testing it on real-life environment, and launching the end applications in market.

Android provides enough opportunities to small medium businesses, which are looking for quick and less costly mediums to beat the competition and to become a part of the online world. If a business, say brick and mortar store, wants easy brand promotion online, Android is the best platform as the OS is used by every 9 out of 10 smartphone users all over the world.

Author Bio:- Sofia is a digital marketing expert in Rapidsoft Technologies which is a leading IT consulting company providing full range it services including, IoT application development, ERP software development, and big data app development solutions.  

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