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 theiPhone
P Updated to include version 2.0, as well as 1.5 and 1.6P Updated sample codeP Expanded coverage on user interfacesP Crisp, clear, and fun to read
- ISBN10 1935182722
- ISBN13 9781935182726
- Publish Date 17 February 2011 (first published 30 April 2009)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 22 November 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Pearson Education Limited
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 590
- Language English