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Wattpad Launches Google Android Application

wattpad2.jpgThe writing website Wattpad launched an app for Google Android smartphones today, bringing billions of pages from the site’s library to mobile phone readers.

Since 2006, Wattpad has focused on creating a community of authors and readers sharing stories across digital platforms. According to a company release, the site has 2.5 million visits every month between the website and mobile site. Readers can access Wattpad on 1,000 different phone models including Nokia, BlackBerry, Apple iPhone, Google Android, Motorola, and Sony.

Here’s a statement from Wattpad COO Eva Lau: “With over 20 new Android-based phones available before the end of 2009, Android has definitely reached critical mass … We are extremely pleased to bring the Wattpad experience to all Android users.”

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Thursday May 23: Real Talk about Life after Publication

These days, writers aren’t just writers: They’re social-media mavens, seasoned public speakers, and one-person publicity machines. And they still have to find time to write their books! Find out what life is like once you've landed that dream book contract in a free web chat with young-adult authors Elizabeth Norris (Unraveling and Unbreakable) and Brodi Ashton (Everneath and Everbound) — plus special guest Kristin Rens, editor at HarperCollins imprint Balzer + Bray. Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. ET. on Figment.com.