Android AppStore

Apparently, Google plans an AppStore for its mobile platform Android, The Register reported.

In March, when Steve Jobs announced the iPhone SDK roadmap, a similar initiative was introduced for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The Apple’s AppStore, which is included in the iPhone 2.0 software, is a new application that lets users browse, search, purchase and wirelessly download third party applications directly onto their iPhone or iPod Touch.

Practically, every developer can submit their applications to the AppStore, Jobs said. However, Apple would retain 30 percent of all sales revenues.

Users can download free applications at no charge to either the user or developer, or purchase priced applications with just one click. Enterprise customers will be able to create a secure, private page on the AppStore accessible only by their employees. Apple will cover all credit card, web hosting, infrastructure and DRM costs associated with offering applications on the App Store.