Android Wireless Application Development (2nd Edition)

EBook Description: This book delivers all the up-to-date information, tested code, and best practices you need to create and market successful mobile apps with the latest versions of Android. Drawing on their extensive experience with mobile and wireless development, Lauren Darcey and Shane Conder cover every step: concept, design, coding, testing, packaging, and delivery. The authors introduce the Android platform, explain the principles of effective Android application design, and present today�s best practices for crafting effective user interfaces. Next, they offer detailed coverage of each key Android API, including data storage, networking, telephony, location-based services, multimedia, 3D graphics, and hardware. Every chapter of this edition has been updated for the newest Android SDKs, tools, utilities, and hardware. All sample code has been overhauled and tested on leading devices from multiple companies, including HTC, Motorola, and ARCHOS. Many new examples have been added, including complete new applications. This book is an indispensable resource for every member of the Android development team: software developers with all levels of mobile experience, team leaders and project managers, testers and QA specialists, software architects, and even marketers. This new edition also adds * Nine new chapters covering web APIs, the Android NDK, extending application reach, managing users, data synchronization, backups, advanced user input, and more * Greatly expanded coverage of Android manifest files, content providers, app design, and testing * New coverage of hot topics like Bluetooth, gestures, voice recognition, App Widgets, live folders, live wallpapers, and global search * Updated 3D graphics programming coverage reflecting OpenGL ES 2.0 * An all-new chapter on tackling cross-device compatibility issues, from designing for the smallest phones to the big new tablets hitting the market * Even more tips and tricks to help you design, develop, and test applications for different devices * A new appendix full of Eclipse tips and tricks

Android development is hot, and many programmers are interested in joining the fun. However, because this technology is based on Java, you should first obtain a solid grasp of the Java language and its foundational APIs to improve your chances of succeeding as an Android app developer. After all, you will be busy learning the architecture of an Android app, the various Android-specific APIs, and Android-specific tools. If you do not already know Java fundamentals, you will probably end up with a massive headache from also having to quickly cram those fundamentals into your knowledge base. Learn Java for Android Development teaches programmers of any skill level the essential Java language and foundational Java API skills that must be learned to improve the programmer�s s chances of succeeding as an Android app developer. Each of the book�s 10 chapters provides an exercise section that gives you the opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the chapter�s s material. Answers to the book�s s more than 300 exercises are provided in an appendix. Once you complete this book, you will be ready to dive into Android, and you can start that journey by obtaining a copy of Beginning Android 2.

Unlocking Android

Android is a free, open source, Java-based mobile platform developed by Google. Unlocking Android prepares the reader to embrace the Android mobile platform in easy-to-understand language and builds on this foundation with reusable Java code examples. It�s ideal for corporate developers and hobbyists who have an interest, or a mandate, to deliver mobile software.

The book first covers the big picture so the reader can get comfortable with the Android approach to the mobile applications. Then the reader learns to apply Android by following the many practical examples. The book concludes with two deep and hands-on examples.


Unlocking Android addresses the Android application framework, its graphical capabilities and media support, data storage, communications capabilities, phone interactions, and notifications.

Unlocking Android covers Android SDK 1.x

About the Author
Frank Ableson is active in the mobile software marketplace, working with leading mobile companies including Handango, Airtime Management, and UnwiredTools.

Charlie Collins is a JEE developer with over 10 years of experience. Charlie is currently a contributor to the Android-Maven project, the GWT-Maven project, the Gwittir GWT framework, and the FeedPod text-to-speech podcasting system.

Robi Sen is a Managing Partner at Twin Technologies LLC, where he spends most of his time helping deliver next-generation Rich Internet Applications to Twin Technologies customers.

Hello, Android: Introducing Google�s Mobile Development Platform

Android is a new software toolkit for mobile phones, created by Google and the Open Handset Alliance. In a few years, it�s expected to be found inside millions of cell phones and other mobile devices, making Android a major platform for application developers. That could be your own program running on all those devices.

Getting started developing with Android is easy. You don�t even need access to an Android phone, just a computer where you can install the Android SDK and the phone emulator that comes with it. Within minutes, �Hello, Android� will get you creating your first working application: Android�s version of �Hello, World.�


From there, you�ll build up a more substantial example: an Android Sudoku game. By gradually adding features to the game throughout the course of the book, you�ll learn about many aspects of Android programming including user interfaces, multimedia, and the Android life cycle.

If you�re a busy developer who�d rather be coding than reading about coding, this book is for you. To help you find what you need to know fast, each chapter ends with �Fast forward� section. These sections provide guidance for where you should go next when you need to read the book out of order.

About the Author
Ed Burnette is a software industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience as a programmer, author, and speaker. His development credits include everything from commercial video games to high-performance grid computing systems. Ed is a founding member and senior researcher at the SAS Advanced Computing Lab.

Ed has authored numerous technical articles and books, including Google Web Toolkit: Taking the Pain out of Ajax and Eclipse IDE Pocket Guide. He writes the Dev Connection blog for ZDNet, and is the creator of Planet Android (http://www.planetandroid.com).

In his copious spare time, you can often find him playing video games with his two sons at their home in central North Carolina.

Multimobile Development: Building Applications for the iPhone and Android Platforms

You�ve developed a killer app for one mobile device�now it�s time to maximize your intellectual investment and develop for the full spectrum of mobile platforms and devices. With Multimobile Development, you�ll learn how to quickly retool between the iPhone and Android platforms and broaden the interest and audience of your app, without working with burdensome and error-prone compatibility layers and toolkits.

Multimobile Development takes you, the developer, through the same mobile software development project on both platforms, learning the differences between and the relative strengths and weaknesses of each platform as you go. No magic intermediate layers of obfuscation�by the time you get to the end you�ll be an expert at developing for any of the major smartphone platforms using each vendor�s preferred toolset and approach.

Multimobile Development covers the iPhone and Android platforms, two of the hottest mobile device platforms on the market today.

What you�ll learn

How to develop, end-to-end, the same application on iPhone and Android platforms.
The different service architectures available on each platform, concentrating on services related to storage, communications and security.
Key differences in deploying and managing applications on the various platforms.
How to translate experience at developing on one platform to speed development when attempting a project on a different platform.
Plus, stay on top of developments in the mobile application space by visiting the author�s comprehensive resource site at http://www.multimobiledevelopment.com
Who this book is for
Multimobile Development is the essential book for software developers looking to build applications that run natively, without cumbersome compatibility layers and toolkits, on the iPhone and Android platforms.

About the Author
Matthew Baxter-Reynolds is a software development consultant, working with companies to improve their products and capability as software developers. Between 2000 and 2003, he wrote a considerable amount of content on Windows .NET and Windows DNA technologies for Wrox Press, including a best-selling book, Beginning E-commerce.
He also acts a as chief technical officer to Simplehosted, a leading provider of mobile workforce management solutions in the UK. Their solutions are based on Windows Mobile.

Android Apps Marketing: Secrets to Selling Your Android App

There are huge profits to be made in selling Android apps! But with more than 70,000 apps now available, posting your app to the Android Market is no longer enough. You need to market your app effectively. Don�t know much about marketing? Don�t worry: This book gives you all the step-by-step help you�ll need. Top app marketing consultant Jeffrey Hughes walks you through building a winning marketing plan, crafting highly competitive apps, choosing your message, building buzz, and connecting with people who�ll actually buy your app. Packed with examples, this book makes Android apps marketing easy! You�ll learn how to


Identify your app�s unique value, target audience, and total message
Understand the Android Market�s dynamics
Cut through clutter and get your app into the top selling categories
Set the right price for your app and effectively sell its value
Get reviewers to recommend your apps
Write effective press releases
Time your marketing and publicity for maximum effectiveness
Blog about your app and get the attention of influential bloggers
Use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media to generate buzz
Use promotions and cross-marketing just like professional marketers do
Measure and improve your results with Android Analytics
Generate a loyal audience that will buy your next app, too
Earn steady revenue, build a brand, and make a real business out of app development

Beginning Android

Learn how to develop applications for Android mobile devices using simple examples, ready to run with your copy of the SDK. Author and Android columnist, writer, developer, and community advocate Mark L Murphy shows you what you need to know to get started on programming Android applications�everything from crafting GUIs to using GPS, accessing web services, and more!

The Android development platform, created by Google and the Open Handset Alliance, is a platform in its truest sense, encompassing hundreds of classes beyond the traditional Java classes and open source components that ship with the SDK. Some Android books race through the material, trying to cover as much ground as possible in as few pages as possible. Experienced writer and community advocate Mark Murphy shows you how to develop Android applications simply and with care.


The book includes dozens of sample projects, ready to run with your copy of the SDK�not just one huge project where you have difficulty finding the specific examples of the technique you are looking for. You can even get these sample programs online at Apress.com.

Pro Android

Pro Android is a detailed look at application development on Google�s Mobile OS. It uses the development of a sample application to work through all the options you might want to build a flexible mobile application. The focus is on making viable commercial applications work. The book includes detailed coverage of the Android API.

Assumes knowledge of basic Java programming principles so that you can follow the code
Written in an example�driven and practically minded style
Serves as a tool for hobbyists and professionals who want to create production�quality applications

Building Android Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

If you know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you already have the tools you need to develop Android applications. This hands-on book shows you how to use these open source web standards to design and build apps that can be adapted for any Android device � without having to use Java.

You�ll learn how to create an Android-friendly web app on the platform of your choice, and then convert it to a native Android app with the free PhoneGap framework. Discover why device-agnostic mobile apps are the wave of the future, and start building apps that offer greater flexibility and a broader reach.


Learn the basics for making a web page look great on the Android web browser
Convert a website into a web application, complete with progress indicators and more
Add animation with jQTouch to make your web app look and feel like a native Android app
Take advantage of client-side data storage with apps that run even when the Android device is offline
Use PhoneGap to hook into advanced Android features � including the accelerometer, geolocation, and alerts
Test and debug your app on the Web under load with real users, and then submit the finished product to the Android Market

Android Application Development: Programming with the Google SDK

This practical book provides the concepts and code you need to develop software with Android, the open-source platform for cell phones and mobile devices that�s generating enthusiasm across the industry. Based on the Linux operating system and developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance, Android has the potential to unite a fragmented mobile market. Android Application Development introduces this programming environment, and offers you a complete working example that demonstrates Android architectural features and APIs. With this book, you will:

Get a complete introduction to the Android programming environment, architecture, and tools Build a modular application, beginning with a core module that serves to launch modules added in subsequent chapters Learn the concepts and architecture of a specific feature set, including views, maps, location-based services, persistent

data storage, 2D and 3D graphics, media services, telephony services, and messaging Use ready-to-run example code that implements each feature Delve into advanced topics, such as security, custom views, performance analysis, and internationalization

The book is a natural complement to the existing Android documentation provided by Google. Whether you want to develop a commercial application for mobile devices, or just want to create a mobile mashup for personal use, Android Application Development demonstrates how you can design, build, and test applications for the new mobile market.

Google on the Go: Using an Android-Powered Mobile Phone

THE EASY, FUN, PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GOOGLE ANDROID PHONES!
So you?ve got one of those hot new Android-powered phones? Awesome! Now, get the most out of it with Google on the Go! This friendly, easy book shows exactly how to use your phone to make your life more productive, more efficient, and more fun!

Making calls? Playing MP3s? Sending Gmail? Taking pictures? It?s all covered here?one step at a time, in plain English. There?s no faster way to master the great Google tools built into your new phone: calendar, messaging, web browsing, chat, Google Maps, YouTube, you name it!

Want to customize your phone? Here?s how. Need to troubleshoot a problem? No sweat: you?ll find easy, step-by-step directions. Whether you?re using the T-Mobile G1 or another Android-powered smartphone, this book answers all your questions so you can harness the power of Google applications and tools in the palm of your hand.

? Set up your Google Android phone fast!
? Quickly master phone basics, from speakerphone to call waiting
? Transfer contacts from your computer or another phone
? Add new Calendar appointments and reminders
? Make the most of your free Gmail account
? Take photos, and send them instantly to your contacts
? Watch videos and upload them to YouTube
? Find practically anything with Google Search
? Use Google Talk?s handy chat features
? Get directions and traffic info with Google Maps... even use GPS!
? Install new software tools and even start writing your own
? Fix the most common problems with service and hardware

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