Summary Android in Action, Third Edition is a comprehensive tutorial for Android developers. This fast-paced book puts you in the driver's seat -- you'll master the SDK, build WebKit apps using HTML 5, and even learn to extend or replace Android's built-in features by building useful and intriguing examples. About the Technology When it comes to mobile apps, Android can do almost anything, and with this book, so can you! Android, Google's popular mobile operating system and SDK for tablets and smart phones, is the broadest mobile platform available. It is Java-based, HTML5-aware, and loaded with the features today's mobile users demand. About this Book Android in Action, Third Edition takes you far beyond "Hello Android." You'll master the SDK, build WebKit apps using HTML 5, and even learn to extend or replace Android's built-in features. You'll find interesting examples on every page as you explore cross-platform graphics with RenderScript, the updated notification system, and the Native Development Kit. This book also introduces important tablet concepts like drag-and-drop, fragments, and the Action Bar, all new in Android 3. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book. What's Inside Covers Android 3.x SDK and WebKit development from the ground up Driving a robot with Bluetooth and sensors Image processing with Native C code This book is written for hobbyists and developers. A background in Java is helpful. No prior experience with Android is assumed. ================================== Table of Contents PART 1 WHAT IS ANDROID? THE BIG PICTURE Introducing Android Android's development environment PART 2 EXERCISING THE ANDROID SDK User interfaces Intents and Services Storing and retrieving data Networking and web services Telephony Notifications and alarms Graphics and animation Multimedia 1Location, location, location PART 3 ANDROID APPLICATIONS Putting Android to work in a field service application Building Android applications in C PART 4 THE MATURING PLATFORM Bluetooth and sensors Integration Android web development AppWidgets Localization Android Native Development Kit Activity fragments Android 3.0 action bar Drag-and-drop

Android runs on mobile devices ranging from smart phones to tablets to countless special purpose gadgets. It's the broadest mobile platform available. Includes: SDK and web development; drive a robot via Bluetooth and Sensors; integrate with Social Media Contacts; image processing with native C code. A background in Java is helpful; no prior experience with Android is assumed--P. [4] of cover.

Summary Android in Action, Third Edition is a comprehensive tutorial for Android developers. This fast-paced book puts you in the driver's seat -- you'll master the SDK, build WebKit apps using HTML 5, and even learn to extend or replace Android's built-in features by building useful and intriguing examples. About the Technology When it comes to mobile apps, Android can do almost anything, and with this book, so can you! Android, Google's popular mobile operating system and SDK for tablets and smart phones, is the broadest mobile platform available. It is Java-based, HTML5-aware, and loaded with the features today's mobile users demand. About this Book Android in Action, Third Edition takes you far beyond "Hello Android." You'll master the SDK, build WebKit apps using HTML 5, and even learn to extend or replace Android's built-in features. You'll find interesting examples on every page as you explore cross-platform graphics with RenderScript, the updated notification system, and the Native Development Kit. This book also introduces important tablet concepts like drag-and-drop, fragments, and the Action Bar, all new in Android 3. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book. What's Inside Covers Android 3.x SDK and WebKit development from the ground up Driving a robot with Bluetooth and sensors Image processing with Native C code This book is written for hobbyists and developers. A background in Java is helpful. No prior experience with Android is assumed. ================================== Table of Contents PART 1 WHAT IS ANDROID? THE BIG PICTURE Introducing Android Android's development environment PART 2 EXERCISING THE ANDROID SDK User interfaces Intents and Services Storing and retrieving data Networking and web services Telephony Notifications and alarms Graphics and animation Multimedia 1Location, location, location PART 3 ANDROID APPLICATIONS Putting Android to work in a field service application Building Android applications in C PART 4 THE MATURING PLATFORM Bluetooth and sensors Integration Android web development AppWidgets Localization Android Native Development Kit Activity fragments Android 3.0 action bar Drag-and-drop

Special Features: Learning Elements in this book:· Android 2 from the ground up· SDK and web development· Drive a robot via Bluetooth and Sensors· Integrate with Social Media Contacts· Image processing with native C code About The Book: Android in Action, Second Edition is a comprehensive tutorial for Android developers. Taking you far beyond Hello Android, this fast-paced book puts you in the driver's seat as you learn important architectural concepts and implementation strategies. You'll master the SDK, build WebKit apps using HTML 5, and even learn to extend or replace Android's built-in features by building useful and intriguing examples.This book is written for hobbyists and developers. A background in Java is helpful-no prior experience with Android is assumed.

Offers software developers step-by-step instructions on how to create and distribute their first marketable, professional Android application.

The updated edition of the bestselling guide to Android app development If you have ambitions to build an Android app, this hands-on guide gives you everything you need to dig into the development process and turn your great idea into a reality! In this new edition of Android App Development For Dummies, you'll find easy-to-follow access to the latest programming techniques that take advantage of the new features of the Android operating system. Plus, two programs are provided: a simple program to get you started and an intermediate program that uses more advanced aspects of the Android platform. Android mobile devices currently account for nearly 80% of mobile phone market share worldwide, making it the best platform to reach the widest possible audience. With the help of this friendly guide, developers of all stripes will quickly find out how to install the tools they need, design a good user interface, grasp the design differences between phone and tablet applications, handle user input, avoid common pitfalls, and turn a "meh" app into one that garners applause. Create seriously cool apps for the latest Android smartphones and tablets Adapt your existing apps for use on an Android device Start working with programs and tools to create Android apps Publish your apps to the Google Play Store Whether you're a new or veteran programmer, Android App Development For Dummies will have you up and running with the ins and outs of the Android platform in no time.

This book is for individuals wishing to learn Java and specialize in Android application development. This book consists of two parts. Part I is focused on Java and Part II explains how to build Android applications effectively. The Java tutorial has been updated to cover the new features in Java 8, the latest version of Java. The Android application examples were developed using Android Studio, the official Android IDE from Google.