It's push. Android market (vending process on your device) keeps passive connection with Android Market server. Same way Gmail app works. This is why email delivery is instant.
On Aug 1, 7:23 pm, Jose_GD <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm wondering how the Android Market's web app communicates with the > associated phone to initiate the installation of a new app in devices. > I'm pretty sure it's not Cloud to Device Messaging, because my Eclair phone > works perfectly with this feature and C2DM is for Froyo + devices. > > Is it just a service polling the Android Market server at regular intervals? > > TIA, > > José -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
