Motorola seeking developers for its new Android phones

SUNNYVALE, CA -- Motorola Inc. today announced the launch of advanced Android development resources through MotoDev, including a new App Accelerator Program and MotoDev Studio for Android Beta. MotoDev will offer developers early access to a new suite of Google Android developer tools and programs.

The program is intended to accelerate the development of applications to be used on Motorola's mobile devices using the Android operating system scheduled to ship later this year.

"Motorola is focused on helping our global network of best-in-class developers create, deploy and successfully market their Android applications to ultimately unleash greater innovation into the mobile application development space," Christy Wyatt, vice president, Motorola Software Platforms and Ecosystem, said in a statement. "We believe Android and open software has the freedom and flexibility to foster innovation, accelerate time to market, and deliver the most personal and customized mobile experiences for consumers."

To give developers a head start in creating apps that realize the full power of Android and utilize Motorola's newest handset features, the company invites developers to join the new program. Select developers will have the ability to submit their applications to Motorola and leverage the opportunity to distribute through a variety of channels, including carrier stores, the Android Market and third-party distributors