Google Displays Android Roadmap

You know that things are getting really serious when a product roadmap is laid out. That's what Google is doing for the Android, revealing to developers what its target dates and milestones are. Aside from providing a few details about where things are going, it also hopes to remove any doubts about its commitment to the platform.

12 November, 2007 - "Early Look" SDK released
January to August, 2008 - Android Developer Challenge I
18 August, 2008 - Android 0.9 SDK beta released
September 2008 - additional Android 1.0 (pre) SDK releases made available, as necessary
Q3 - Q4 2008 - Android 1.0 SDK release 1 available (first actual 1.0-compatible SDK)
Q4 2008 - Android 1.0 devices available at retail
Q4 2008 - Source code released
Q4 2008 - Key Announcement on Android Developer Challenge II

So mark the last three months of 2008. If things go well, we should start seeing Android-powered devices by then. Head over to the source if you want to find out more.

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