Best Tools Available for Android

The massive market share of Android encourages many enterprises to create applications for this mobile platform. As Android apps are written in Java programming language, it becomes easier for businesses to create apps for the platform by leveraging the skills and expertise of the existing web developers. But the developers still need a variety of mobile app development tools to curtail both development time and effort. These tools and frameworks further help developers to create better mobile apps for Android smartphones, tablets and wearable devices.

7 Android Tools Every App Developer Must Know About

1) Genymotion: Despite being simple, easy-to-use and open source, Genymotion is hugely popular among app developers as a screaming fast Android emulator. It allows users to test their Android apps on a variety of devices in just three clicks. It’s easy to install and run UI can be further integrate seamlessly into the development environment. Also, it uses x86 architecture virtualization to effectively test all features of the app.

2) Fluid UI: The Android app developers can use Fluid UI as a smart prototyping tool to design, test and share native-looking mock-ups. The developers can pick the perfect look and feel for their app by uploading their images, or picking from more than 3,500 mobile, tablet, desktop and wearable widgets. Likewise, they can simply install the mockup on the Android app and preview is directly. At the same time, they can further get the mockup assessed by sharing it with developers, clients or end-users.

3) AppIconSizes.com: The tool makes it easier for Android app developers to generate icons, splash screens and other graphics in an instant. They can simply visit AppIconSizes.com, upload the image, and get it processed securely through JavaScript. The same uploaded image can e further converted into a number of formats including Android icons, PhoneGap Android Splash Screens, and Titanium Android Splash Screens.

4) AppMakr: AppMakr enables developers to convert their ideas into an Android app without having programming skills. The DIY mobile app development platform provided by AppMakr allows users to create robust mobile apps through a simple drag-and-drop interface. The platform makes it easier for developers to optimize the app’s performance by adding photos, videos, maps and social media feed. AppMakr is also used widely by small businesses to create Android apps without hiring skilled developers.

5) MobiCart: The tool enables business owners to convert their ecommerce portal into an m-commerce app. In addition to connecting MobiCart to their ecommerce site, users also have option to integrate their preferred shopping cart software into it. At the same time, they can also use MobiCart independently to create an m-commerce app from scratch. With more and more users buying products and services through their Android devices, MobiCart is being used widely by businesses across the worlds.

6) JQuery Mobile: The HTML5-based user interface system can be used by developers to create responsive web applications and mobile app. The developers can further use jQuery Mobile to create mobile apps for several mobile platforms including Android. JQuery Mobile further allows developers to create highly customized and appealing themes using ThemeRoller for Mobile. The developers can further use the Download Builder to rapidly build a custom bundle that contains the components required by the Android app.

7) PhoneGap: The open source framework allows developers to create Android apps using HTML, JavaScript and CSS. So the web developers can use PhoneGap to create apps for Google’s mobile operating system by leveraging their existing web development skills. The developers can also use the Adobe PhoneGap Enterprise to effectuate the development and management of enterprise mobile applications across multiple platforms including Android. Also, they can use the PhoneGap Developer App to see the changes made to the Android app immediately on their mobile device.

On the whole, the developers have option to choose from a large number of Android development tools and frameworks. Some of these tools are commercial, whereas others are distributed as free software. The Android App developers must select the right open source Android development tools to create high-performing and user-friendly apps without increasing project overheads.

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