Appnation Notebook Developing applications for the Android platform is difficult...

Developing applications for the Android platform is difficult because each manufacturer has its own version of the operating system which can vary by device and carrier, said Joe Inzerillo, MLB.com senior vice president. “It’s really not one operating system, it’s ten or 12 that you really care about and need to support,” he said, “and that makes you question whether you really want to deal with this handset or that manufacturer.” Another drawback to Android is it’s easier to steal applications on Android devices than on Apple devices, he said. MLB.com is interested in working with partners to develop applications for TV sets, but only if it retains control over the content, Inzerillo said. “The more a manufacturer or carrier or whoever it is tries to get into our pocket from a content perspective, the more we're going to find that platform objectionable."