This week, Archos launched its first Android based tablet PC. Along with the launch of this device, Archos launched an alternative app store to the Android Market, called AppsLib. This store targets high-end Android devices with large screen resolutions. AppsLib is pre-installed on the Archos 5 Tablet PC, and it seems that Android Market will not be pre-installed.
At launch, there were 40 applications available in AppsLib. Right now, this increased to 66 available apps. The applications are divided in the same categories as Android Market. Currently, only free applications are supported, but judging from the terms of service, paid applications are coming soon. It is not disclosed yet how billing will work and what the developer revenue share is.
Judging from the AppsLib website, Archos is also aiming to get this store on devices from other manufacturers. The store is open for developers to submit their applications.
We added AppsLib to our mobile app store overview.
Vincent Hoogsteder