Overview:

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.

Audience:

* 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... 3
Mobile Programming Overview... 4
Market Overview... 5
Market forecast. 6
Market Analysis. 7
Market Predictions. 13
Business Opportunities. 14