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App Inventor is built on the idea that you do not need to be a developer to build great mobile applications. Instead of code, App Inventor allows you to visually design applications and use blocks to specify application logic.

http://appinventor.googlelabs.com/

It’s in beta right now, and you’ll need to apply with your gmail account before you can use it, but it looks like a great learning tool that’s sure to lure many a young mind to the world of software development. As the tools get more powerful in the future, the quality of apps created using Google App Inventor should also grow.

Google ’s examples

Use the GPS-location sensor to build location aware apps
For example, build an app to help you remember where you parked your car.

Make your apps communicate by using the phone functionality
For example, build an app that periodically texts “missing you” to your loved ones.

Integrate with the web to build mashup applications
For example, build an app that talks to your favorite website like Twitter.