Apparently, Google plans an AppStore for its mobile platform Android, The Register reported.

In March, when Steve Jobs announced the iPhone SDK roadmap, a similar initiative was introduced for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The Apple’s AppStore, which is included in the iPhone 2.0 software, is a new application that lets users browse, search, purchase and wirelessly download third party applications directly onto their iPhone or iPod Touch.

Practically, every developer can submit their applications to the AppStore, Jobs said. However, Apple would retain 30 percent of all sales revenues.

Users can download free applications at no charge to either the user or developer, or purchase priced applications with just one click. Enterprise customers will be able to create a secure, private page on the AppStore accessible only by their employees. Apple will cover all credit card, web hosting, infrastructure and DRM costs associated with offering applications on the App Store.

Now, during the Google I/O developer conference, Andy Rubin, Android project leader, hinted about a similar place, from where the users will be able to securely download content provided by the community of Android developers.

Rubin also noted that a billing system is needed in order to allow developers to get paid for their effort.

At the I/O, Google offered a live demo of Android on an unbranded mobile device. The presentation featured touch screen capabilities for a wide range of applications and Web services. In addition to that, with the help of its compass feature, which includes an accelerometer, Google’s Street View allows the user to orient the view as he turns the device.

Rubin said consumers can expect to see the Android available on mobile phones in the second half of 2008, emphasizing that security, unlike in older platforms, will not be an issue anymore.