No Facebook app on Android

MySpace already has released their Android app and we were all eager to see Facebook's response to that. Unfortunately, it seems that a Facebook app for Android will take some time to land.

A Facebook spokesperson told TechCrunch that Facebook is looking for external persons to develop the app. The Facebook API is available to third-part developers or even Google to develop an app using Facebook services.

This means that Facebook have no intention on working themselves on an Android app, unlike what they did with the iPhone app which was developed internally by Joe Hewitt or with the RIM app, for which Facebook lent some developers to help RIM develop the app.

What is the reason behind all of this? According to TechCrunch, Facebook and Google developed an ill relationship when a year ago, Microsoft was chosen by Facebook as their ad partner and investor. Google reacted by supporting MySpace and by launching Open Social with most of Facebook's rivals.

Facebook seems to have made up their minds so having a sleek Facebook app on Android is still one for the future.

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MySpace Mobile lands on Android

MySpace seems to have been faster than Facebook as their app is available on the Android Market.

The people at Android Community have tried the app and it seems to run pretty smoothly. It allows you to navigate through your MySpace page and access some of the basic features.

"Navigation tabs on the right side of the screen list from top to bottom Home, Mail, Friends and Photos, to allow quick navigation of the application.While the application is not as in-depth as the online version, it still allows you to do many things such as approve friend requests, send and receive messages, search for friends, update your current status and upload photos directly from your G1."

Let's wait now for an answer coming from Facebook! In the meantime, here's a review of MySpace on Android:

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