Almost one month before Android developer challenge and more applications popped out getting ready for the challenge. Highlighted this week are the framework and efforts to help making amazing Android applications : the case of AndroidSap and GridGain respectively for Android/SAP Netweaver integration and Grid computing on Android devices. More applications include Paparazzi, the first real-life multiplayer game and Molib which integrates maps to Velib service in Paris.
Paparazzi Game for Google Android
“Paparazzi” was designed to use the built-in phone camera in the first person real-life multiplayer game. This is a prototype of location based MMORPG which will combine all new Android features like gps/compass/camera. Just imagine that you will be able to see virtual objects via phone camera. An innovative virtual reality game for the Android developer contest. Paparazzi preview version is available for download.
AndroidSAP Connects Android to a SAP Backend
Ignacio Hernandez have created an interesting example application to connect Android to SAP NetWeaver. An intersting project to bring Android to enterprise ERP/CRM world. Code is free so you can use it in your own application. More information and download available from Ignacio blog.
GridGrain, Open Source Grid Computing for Android
Featured last Tuesday on BusinessWeek, GridGrain is an open source Grid Computing solution for Java available for Android platform. GridGrain is not an application but a technology that could be used to create innovative applications with shared computing between different Android devices. But the question is, can we really turn Android devices into supercomputers ? Sounds like science fiction.
Molib, Velib on Android
Velib is a new public bicycle rental program launched in Paris on July 15, 2007. The program include 750 hire points, and 10,000 bicycles. Similar programs are available in others cities such Brussels, Copenhagen, Munich … etc. Velib is very useful and with Molib it become much more better, especially if you don’t know the city. The idea is to avoid congestions and use a velib instead of your car or metro. Molib will be simply your guide in Paris to find Velib stations nearby in real time, and show your locations in the city.
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