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There is some limited API, which is read-only, possibly not sufficient for an app.
Yes - changes to the Askbot application code fall under the GPL3 license, but the Android App can avoid that as long as you don't reuse the code from Askbot.
Also, importantly - the third party app should not use name Askbot as it is registered USPTO trademark by the Askbot S.p.A.