Android crosses the 200,000 apps barrier

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/Mobile%20Phones/Android/Android_Apps-200-200.jpg"><br /><P>These app-filled days we live in just got, well, more filled as Android and Windows Phone 7 both crossed significant milestones.</P><br /><P>Android's relentless pursuit of Apple's App total continues unabated as it has now got (albeit unofficially) 200,000 apps locked into the vaults of the App Market.</P><br /><P>The stats come from AndroLib, which documents the number of applications and games downloaded from the portal - although this number sometimes comes into conflict with Google's reported totals.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Windows' pain receding?</STRONG></P><br /><P>It's good news for Microsoft too - Windows Phone 7 now has more than 5,000 apps on its books in less than three months, and the rate of development appears to be increasing.</P><br /><P>The better news for the Redmond bunch - the total is already closing in RIM's BlackBerry World, and nearly 75% of the apps downloaded are paid for, meaning a siginificant wad of cash for Ballmer's Brigade.</P><br /><P><img alt="Credit: wp7apps" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/Mobile%20Phones/Windows%20Phone%207/apps-by-cat_WP7-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG></P><br /><P>However, it should be noted that WP7 offers a comprehensive trial service, so while a lot of 'paid' applications are being requested, it's likely a lot are only on trial and won't be upgraded to the full price version.</P><br /><P>It's interesting to note the shift in user behaviour too: Microsoft's mobile experience has been built on business and productivity, yet only 7% of all apps downloaded are from this category - gaming is the big winner with 22% at the moment, so has the consumer experience taken the lead?</P>

Android crosses the 200,000 apps barrier

These app-filled days we live in just got, well, more filled as Android and Windows Phone 7 both crossed significant milestones. Android...

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