Mobile Application Marketplace

Abstract

Mobile application development initially looks like a great business opportunity. Apple' s and other OEMs providing free and simple to user development tools for their handsets and offering Developer support programs offering training, technical and business support; and a web-based medium to sell the applications. Low entry costs into the market. This looks like a real opportunity to develop a successful business.

Mobile Application Marketplace assesses the current state of the industry, evaluating the marketplace and business opportunities including:

• Trends in mobile software development
• Trends in mobile software testing
• Application billing
• Wireless data impacts outside the wireless industry
• Trends and impacts to networks
• Where are the business opportunities

This publication also provides a market overview, mobile programming overview, market analysis, and predictions.

• Handset Manufacturers: a comprehensive review of the Mobile Application Stores, development tools and support programs.
• Carriers: a comprehensive review of the Mobile Application Stores, development tools and support programs.
• Mobile Software developers: provide focus on what platforms offer growth and opportunity.
• Potential Application Store providers: a detailed technical comparison & review the market
• Retail electronics distributors (business & retail): a detailed technical comparison & review of the market.

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Mobile Programming Overview
• Market Overview
• Market forecast
• Market Analysis
• Market Predictions
• Business Opportunities