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Jan. 15, 2008

A California-based software company reported yesterday that it plans to unveil the first set of mobile applications for Google's open mobile phone platform Android, according to a report on USA Today's website.

The report says that open-source startup A La Mobile has created a suite of mobile applications in a prototype form.

Pauline Lo Alker, A La Mobile's CEO said that this demonstrates that Android can deliver on its promises of making applications more accessible, as well as reducing cost and development time.

A La Mobile reportedly is running the prototype apps on an older HTC handset, the Qtek 9090.

The suite includes a Google browser, phone dialer, audio player, Google mapping application, camera, games, calendar, contacts manager, calculator and notes.

A La Mobile says it plans to pitch this prototype directly to handset makers.

Google, with the backing of its Open Handset Alliance, says plans are on track to launch an Android-based phone in June or July 2008.

Google says it plans to launch the phone before it releases the mobile platform's source code.

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Source: Wireless Week

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