Why is Motorola closing SHOP4APPS in Latin America?
In 2010 when Motorola launched SHOP4APPS in Latin America, there were no robust distribution channels in region for developers to sell their Android applications. The global Android ecosystem has expanded rapidly. Now there are more than 200,000 applications available in Android Market and a variety of app storefronts available to consumers in Latin America. So, on August 19, 2011, Motorola will close our SHOP4APPS storefronts in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico and will encourage our customers to download and purchase their favorite apps from Android Market or their local carrier storefront.
