Android App Inventor by Google

Google has released a visual application designer called App Inventor for developing Android-based apps that require no programming. The App Inventor is based on Java OpenBlocks, a graphical programming system, developed in MIT. OpenBlocks, itself is closedly related to StarLogo, StarLogo TNG, and Scratch. The project leader is Harold Abelson of MIT, who is also the author of "Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs" with Gerald Sussman.

The App Inventor is web-based and connects to the Android device via USB port. The application appears live on the device as changes are being made on App Inventor.

More at the  App Inventor Website.

Hands on: ePad images (2)

(1) Image capture showing the memory available, onboard has 256M. (2) Shell command showing the cpu info. The CPU for the unit is ARM 926EJ-S which is a 32-bit RISC chip. The J denotes Jazelle for Java acceleration (direct execution of Java bytecode), E for DSP extensions. The ARM9 series is used in alot of consumer devices. (3) Shell command showing the mounted disk, it has 1Gb of memory. It has an micro-sd card extension that enables 2-32 Gb micro cards.

Hands on: ePad images (1)

The image below shows the 7" ePad boot up screen loading the Android OS. After
booting up, it will show the desktop (2nd image). The 3rd image shows the screen capture of the same desktop. 4th image shows the other menu page.