With a growing number of Mashable readers using the Android OS, we're excited to announce the Mashable Android App - live in the marketplace [Android Marketplace link].

The application makes it easy to navigate, read, save and share Mashable stories. It also enables you to browse content by specific channels, and even includes a category for Android news and tips. Features include:

1. Browse by channel: Social media, mobile, web video, entertainment, business, tech, Android

2. Share stories via e-mail, Facebook, Twitter and Digg

3. Read later: Save stories to read offline using your Instapaper account

4. Comment: Browse through comments, and add your own

5. Price: FREE!

We hope you’ll download the app in the marketplace and give us your feedback. We'll continue to make improvements and add new features to the app based on your feedback.

Download Using the QR Code Below

• Step 1. Open Your Barcode Scanner app

• Step 2. Center and scan the QR code below

• Step 3. Open the browser link (the link will direct you to the Android Marketplace)

• Step 4. Download the Mashable application!