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Google proudly announced last October 21, that the source code for the company’s Android mobile phone operating system is FREE of CHARGE and is now AVAILABLE. Those wanting to download the source code can visit the web site for the Android Open Source Project. Google cites that an open source platform that is consistently studied and being improved on and further developed by a responsible community can hasten the development and innovation. It can also open up economic opportunities and ultimately provide the best technological innovations for a better mobile phone user experience. Google is hoping that by making the source code open, it will facilitate to faster development and many applications will be readily available, and it will bring down mobile phone prices.