• Author:
  • Meier, Reto
• Subject:
  Computer Programming / Software Development
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  05/03/2010
• Price:
  $67.99
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Providing concise and compelling examples Professional Android 2 Application Development is an updated and expanded guide that lets developers quickly construct real-world mobile applications for Android phones using version 2.1 of the Android SDK.

Some of the most important features introduced (or significantly revised for version 2) include:

• Creating widgets, Live Folders, and Live Wallpaper.
• Revised Bluetooth, telephony, and networking APIs.
• Revised Sensor API for using the accelerometer and compass.
• An updated look at how to create and use background Services and Alarms.
• Using the camera, microphone, and multimedia services
• An expanded look at external resources
• Using the new Contacts API

CHAPTER 1 Hello, Android.

CHAPTER 2 Getting Started.

CHAPTER 3 Creating Applications and Activities.

CHAPTER 4 Creating User Interfaces.

CHAPTER 5 Intents, Broadcast Receivers, Adapters, and the Internet.

CHAPTER 6 Files, Saving State, and Preferences.

CHAPTER 7 Databases and Content Providers.

CHAPTER 8 Maps, Geocoding, and Location-Based Services.

CHAPTER 9 Working in the Background.

CHAPTER 10 Invading the Phone-Top.

CHAPTER 11 Audio, Video, and Using the Camera.

CHAPTER 12 Telephony and SMS.

CHAPTER 13 Bluetooth, Networks, andWi-Fi.

CHAPTER 14 Sensors.

CHAPTER 15 Advanced Android Development.

INDEX.