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Unlocking Android, Second Edition

By Frank W. Abelson and Robi Sen

HIGHLIGHT

Unlocking Android, Second Edition is a thorough, developer-focused tutorial

for the updated Android mobile operating system. Loaded with practical

examples, this easy-to-follow book presents practical techniques that reach far

beyond the Android documentation.

DESCRIPTION

Android is a free, open source, Java-based mobile platform developed by

Google. Unlocking Android, Second Edition 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.

Unlocking Android, Second Edition familiarizes the reader with the Android

approach to mobile applications. The Android application framework is

thoroughly explained and discussed within the current competitive landscape.

Following the release of Android 2.0, this edition has been updated to cover hot

topics such as Bluetooth, integration, web development strategies, AppWidget

framework, sensor management, the Android Native Development Kit, and

localization.

KEY POINTS

P• After a slow start, Android has found its legs and is competing well with the

iPhone

P• Updated to include version 2.0, as well as 1.5 and 1.6

P• Updated sample code

P• Expanded coverage on user interfaces

P• Crisp, clear, and fun to read