Download or read book Android Quick Start Guide Android Mobile Technology Platform 4 4 KitKat written by Google Inc. and published by Google, Inc.. This book was released on with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Android Phones and Tablets written by Andrew Clare and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2012-05-03 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Android Phones and Tablets is a must-have introduction for anyone picking up a new Android device. Written for the new Android 4 platform, the book covers everything you need to know to make the most from your new device, from the basics right through to advanced techniques and tricks. We've tried and tested thousands of apps across a full range of categories and bring you 100 of the best, complete with codes you can scan into your Android device to grab the app straight from the book. Now available in ePub format.

Download or read book Android For Dummies written by Dan Gookin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your comprehensive (and very friendly!) reference guide to Android phones and tablets You’re used to hearing it said that the phone in your pocket or tablet by your bed has more computing power than the entire Apollo 11 space program in the 1960s (or something similarly impressive)—and this is no less true for Android devices than any other. Sounds great—but what does that actually mean you can do with them? The new edition of Android For Dummies reveals all for new and experienced users alike, making it easy to get the most out of the awesome computing power of Android smartphone and tablet devices—from communications and pictures and videos to the wonderful world of 2.8+ million Google apps! Cutting through the jargon, bestselling tech author Dan Gookin puts you in touch with all the Android features you’ll need to know (and many more you’ll be pleased to discover!), from setup and configuration to the major features, such as text, email, internet, maps, navigation, camera, and video, as well as synching with your home computer. In addition to getting familiar with these and the latest Android 10 operating system (OS)—in both Google Pixel and Samsung versions—you’ll become an expert on the best ways to share your thoughts, videos, and pictures on social media, navigate with Android Auto when driving, and maintain your files so they’re orderly and easy to find. Explore Android devices, from physical functions to software and online features Communicate via email, social media, Google Duo video calls, and more Tweak your privacy settings to keep your information secure Use Android Auto when driving and see in the dark with Night Light and Dark Mode Androids may be able to land a spacecraft on the Moon (yet) but there’s a whole universe waiting right there in the device at your fingertips—and this book is the perfect place to begin to explore!

Download or read book The Senior Dummies Guide to Android Tips and Tricks written by Kevin Brandt and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-13 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide of tips and tricks is targeted at seniors who want to get the most out of their Android tablet or smartphone.

Download or read book Rough Guide to Android Phones and Tablets written by Andrew Clare and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Help Me Guide to Android for Seniors written by Charles Hughes and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-07-23 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need help with your new Android phone or tablet? Are you new to smartphones in general, or coming from an iPhone or Blackberry? The Guide to Android for Seniors is a book written specifically for those who have difficulty using electronics, such as phones, personal computers, and tablet computers. There is a wealth of knowledge about all types of Android devices in this book, regardless of the manufacturer or model, and can be easily accessed and navigated for quick reference. Whether you are puzzled about managing your electronic address book, or how to take and send a picture to a friend, you will find the information in this guide. The Internet is riddled with advanced tips and tricks, but the goal of this book is to sort through the extra information to simplify your first experience with using an Android phone or tablet. Help is here! Here are some examples of the topics discussed in this guide: - Charging the Device - Finding the Android Buttons - Calling a Contact - Assigning a Speed Dial - Using the Speakerphone During a Voice Call - Adding a New Contact - Composing a New Text Message - Adding an Attachment to a Text Message - Taking a Picture - Capturing a Video - Navigating to a Web Page - Setting Up Email - Setting Up a Google Account - Buying an Application - Importing Your Contacts from Another Phone - Adjusting the Brightness - Saving on Data Costs with Your Phone PLUS, what to do when the phone - Does not turn on - Can't make a call - Touchscreen does not respond as expected ...and much more!

Download or read book Android for Programmers written by Paul J. Deitel and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2013-12-30 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The professional programmer’s Deitel® guide to smartphone and tablet app development using Android 4.3 and 4.4, the Eclipse-based Android Development Tools and the new Android Studio Billions of apps have been downloaded from Google Play™! This book gives you everything you’ll need to start developing great Android apps quickly and getting them published on Google Play™. The book uses an app-driven approach—each new technology is discussed in the context of seven fully tested Android apps, complete with syntax coloring, code highlighting, code walkthroughs and sample outputs. Apps you’ll develop include: Welcome App Cannon Game Tip Calculator Doodlz Twitter® Searches Address Book Flag Quiz The first-generation Android phones were released in October 2008. By October 2013, a Strategy Analytics report showed that Android had 81.3% of the global smartphone market share, compared to 13.4% for Apple, 4.1% for Microsoft and 1% for Blackberry (bit.ly/1aqIZXf). Billions of apps have been downloaded from Google Play. There are now more than one billion activated Android devices worldwide and more than 1.5 million Android devices are being activated daily (venturebeat.com/2013/09/03/android-hits-1bactivations-and-will-be-called-kitkat-in-nextversion). The opportunities for Android app developers are enormous. This book presents leading-edge computing technologies for professional software developers. At the heart of the book is the Deitel “app-driven approach”—concepts are presented in the context of complete working Android apps, rather than using code snippets. The introduction and app test drives at the beginning of each chapter show one or more sample executions. The book’s source code is available at www.deitel.com/books/androidfp2. The apps in this book were carefully designed to introduce you to key Android features and APIs. You’ll quickly learn everything you need to start building Android apps—beginning with a testdrive of the Doodlz app in Chapter 1, then building your first app in Chapter 2. By the time you reach Chapter 9, you’ll be ready to create your own apps for submission to Google Play and other app marketplaces. You’ll master the Google Play submission process, including uploading your apps, deciding whether to sell your apps or offer them for free, and marketing them using in-app advertising, social media, Internet public relations and more. Practical, example-rich coverage of: Android 4.3 and 4.4 Android Development Tools, Android Studio Supporting Various Screen Sizes/Resolutions Accessibility, Internationalization, Graphics Activities, Fragments, Intents, Preferences GUIs, Layouts, Menus, Resource Files, Lists, Adapters, Events, Touch/Gesture Processing Immersive Mode, Printing Framework, PrintHelper Assets (Images, Audio), View Animation Threading, Collections, SQLite Database Social sharing via implicit intents Google Play™, App Publishing, Pricing, Monetization, Marketing, In-App Advertising, In-App Billing and more. 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Each book in the series contains the same live-code teaching methodology used in the Deitels’ How to Program Series college textbooks—most concepts are presented in the context of completely coded, working apps. Deitel & Associates is an internationally recognized authoring and corporate training organization specializing in Android™ and iOS® app development, programming languages, object technology and Internet and web software technology. The company offers instructor-led courses delivered at client sites worldwide on programming languages and platforms, such as Android™ app development, iOS® app development, Java™, Objective-C, C#, Visual Basic®, Visual C++®, C++, C, XML, Python, Perl®, object technology, Internet and web programming, and a growing list of additional programming and software-development courses. The founders of Deitel & Associates, Inc., are Paul Deitel and Dr. Harvey Deitel. 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Download or read book Android 4 written by Murat Aydin and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-25 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop Android applications using the new features of Android Ice Cream Sandwich Overview Learn new APIs in Android 4. Get familiar with the best practices in developing Android applications. Step-by-step approach with clearly explained sample codes. In Detail Recently, with the increasing popularity of mobile phones, mobile operating systems have emerged and quickly spread. Now people with smart phones can do everything that they can do with their computers. The popularity of the Android mobile operating system has increased and is widely used. In this book, new features and innovations of Android 4 will be discussed. "Android 4: New Features for Application Development" is a practical and hands-on guide for developing android applications using new features of Android Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) with a step-by-step approach and clearly explained sample codes. You will learn the new APIs in Android 4.0 with sample code. This book will cover the new features and APIs of Android 4 (Android Ice Cream Sandwich). It will show the usage of the new APIs with a step-by-step approach and clearly explained sample code.. You will learn about the new user interface components such as Action Bar and GridLayout. You will also learn about new APIs for social media integration and accessing calendar data. We will also look at new connectivity APIs such as Wi-Fi Direct and Android Beam. Supporting multiple screen sizes and multiple versions of Android is also among the subjects that you will learn. You can use "Android 4: New Features for Application Development" as a reference book for developing Android applications using new features of Android 4.0 with its clearly explained, step-by-step sample codes. What you will learn from this book Use the Social API of Android 4. Create and configure GridLayout. Use the Calendar API of Android 4. Create and configure the Action Bar. Design user interfaces that support different screen sizes. Create and manage Fragments. Design user interfaces that support different screen sizes. Create and manage Fragments. Support Multiple APKs. Use new APIs in older versions of Android. Approach This is a practical and hands-on guide with a step-by-step approach and clearly explained sample code. Who this book is written for This book is for developers who are experienced with the Android platform, but who may not be familiar with the new features and APIs of Android 4. Android developers who want to learn about supporting multiple screen sizes and multiple Android versions will also find this book beneficial

Download or read book Android App Development For Dummies written by Michael Burton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-02-23 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Android Phones User Guide for Beginners written by Alston Wallace and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-28 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering an Android device for Beginners and Seniors! If you're holding your shiny new Android smartphone and wondering how to get the most from it, then you've come to the right place. There are different versions of the software, there are plenty of different manufacturer skins layered over that Android core, like those from Samsung or LG, and there's a limitless level of customization you can apply from Google Play, or other third-party sources. Very Few Android devices are alike, but all Android devices have the same foundation. So, starting at the beginning, here's a book to guide you on how to use your new phone. It takes more than a good eye and an amazing tech knowledge to use android like a pro. With the help of Android Phones User Guide for Beginners, you'll find all the expert advice and know how you need to unlock your phone's capabilities to their fullest potential. From working with the basics of setup and exposure to making sense of your camera's fanciest features and so much more. Here's a preview of what you'll learn Learn the five basic options for setting up and customizing your phone How to use the find my phone feature How to backup your contacts Put your skills together to take excellent pictures To grab a copy, please scroll to the top of this page and click the buy now button!

Download or read book Learning Mobile App Development written by Jakob Iversen and published by Addison-Wesley. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Only Tutorial Covering BOTH iOS and Android—for students and professionals alike! Now, one book can help you master mobile app development with both market-leading platforms: Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. Perfect for both students and professionals, Learning Mobile App Development is the only tutorial with complete parallel coverage of both iOS and Android. With this guide, you can master either platform, or both—and gain a deeper understanding of the issues associated with developing mobile apps. You’ll develop an actual working app on both iOS and Android, mastering the entire mobile app development lifecycle, from planning through licensing and distribution. Each tutorial in this book has been carefully designed to support readers with widely varying backgrounds and has been extensively tested in live developer training courses. If you’re new to iOS, you’ll also find an easy, practical introduction to Objective-C, Apple’s native language. All source code for this book, organized by chapter, is available at https://github.com/LearningMobile/BookApps Coverage includes Understanding the unique design challenges associated with mobile apps Setting up your Android and iOS development environments Mastering Eclipse development tools for Android and Xcode 5 tools for iOS Designing interfaces and navigation schemes that leverage each platform’s power Reliably integrating persistent data into your apps Using lists (Android) or tables (iOS) to effectively present data to users Capturing device location, displaying it, and using it in your apps Accessing hardware devices and sensors Publishing custom apps internally within an organization Monetizing your apps on Apple’s AppStore or the Google Play marketplace, as well as other ways of profiting from app development, such as consulting and developer jobs

Download or read book Professional Android 4 Application Development written by Reto Meier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Programmer to programmer"--P. [2] of cover.

Download or read book The Starter s Guide to Android 4 written by Bryan Winters and published by Digital Publishing Centre. This book was released on 2013 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated guide is for people starting out with an Android smartphone. Full of screenshots, it leads you through simple steps to get the most out of your device. While useful for all phones, it focuses on Version 4 of Android and above. It also shows how you can connect your Android smartphone to the Google -Cloud, and utilise many free features - and, if you're a parent, how you can keep up with your kids as we move to a new mobile connected world.

Download or read book The Android Developer s Cookbook written by Ronan Schwarz and published by Addison-Wesley. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to get started building apps for Android, today’s number one mobile platform? Are you already building Android apps but want to get better at it? The AndroidTM Developer’s Cookbook, Second Edition, brings together all the expert guidance and code you’ll need. This edition has been extensively updated to reflect the other Android 4.2.2 releases. You’ll find all-new chapters on advanced threading and UI development, in-app billing, push messages, and native development, plus new techniques for everything from accessing NFC hardware to using Google Cloud Messaging. Proven modular recipes take you from the basics all the way to advanced services, helping you to make the most of the newest Android APIs and tools. The authors’ fully updated code samples are designed to serve as templates for your own projects and components. You’ll learn best-practice techniques for efficiently solving common problems and for avoiding pitfalls throughout the entire development lifecycle. Coverage includes Organizing Android apps and integrating their activities Working efficiently with services, receivers, and alerts Managing threads, including advanced techniques using AsyncTasks and loaders Building robust, intuitive user interfaces Implementing advanced UI features, including Custom Views, animation, accessibility, and large screen support Capturing, playing, and manipulating media Interacting with SMS, websites, and social networks Storing data via SQLite and other methods Integrating in-app billing using Google Play services Managing push messaging with C2DM Leveraging new components and structures for native Android development Efficiently testing and debugging with Android’s latest tools and techniques, including LINT code analysis The AndroidTM Developer’s Cookbook, Second Edition, is all you need to jumpstart any Android project, and create high-value, feature-rich apps that sell.

Download or read book Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies written by Marsha Collier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-10-28 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take command of your Android smartphone. Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies is the best no-nonsense guide for members of the older-and-better crowd who want to use their smartphone's features without making a support call. This fluff-free guide shows you the essentials of a smartphone running the Android operating system. Thanks to larger-print type and full-color images, it's easy to learn how to turn your phone into a communications, photography, security, and media streaming powerhouse—without wasting time on the features you may never use. You'll definitely pick up a few tricks to show off to friends and family. Stay organized and keep track of appointments with your smartphone Sharpen your messaging skills and connect with the newest media apps Take photos and videos and share them with friends and family everywhere you go Understand the privacy and security apps in your phone for a safe experience Stream music, movies, radio, and podcasts using apps on your phone This is the perfect Dummies guide for Android smartphone users who want to feel confident handling the basics of apps and functions that they'll use every day.

Download or read book Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies written by Marsha Collier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-12-05 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take command of your Android smartphone. Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies is the best no-nonsense guide for members of the older-and-better crowd who want to use their smartphone's features without making a support call. This fluff-free guide shows you the essentials of a smartphone running the Android operating system. Thanks to larger-print type and full-color images, it's easy to learn how to turn your phone into a communications, photography, security, and media streaming powerhouse—without wasting time on the features you may never use. You'll definitely pick up a few tricks to show off to friends and family. Stay organized and keep track of appointments with your smartphone Sharpen your messaging skills and connect with the newest media apps Take photos and videos and share them with friends and family everywhere you go Understand the privacy and security apps in your phone for a safe experience Stream music, movies, radio, and podcasts using apps on your phone This is the perfect Dummies guide for Android smartphone users who want to feel confident handling the basics of apps and functions that they'll use every day.

Download or read book Google on the Go written by John Eddy and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first EASY guide to Google phones for consumers, not experts! A complete real-world guide for users of the T-Mobile G1 and any other Google Android phone Everything consumers need to know about Android calling features, contacts, calendars, photography, media, Web access, email, and troubleshooting Friendly, casual, practical, and easy to understand First to market - months before any other Google Phone guide for consumers Google on the Go is the perfect hands-on guide to any Google Android smartphone - both the hot new T-Mobile G1 and all the competitive Google Android phones that will soon follow it. Written for typical consumers -- not hackers or programmers -- this casual, friendly book shows exactly how to use each of the Google Phone's most important and powerful features. The authors begin with a tour of the Google Android phone, showing how to use each of its essential calling and voicemail features. Next, they turn to Google Android's built-in applications, showing how to work with contacts; use the local calendar to coordinate your activities with others; take pictures; use your phone as a personal media player; and more. Google on the Go includes easy-to-understand coverage of Google Android's essential Internet features, from web browsing and Gmail email to the Google Application Suite. Users will even learn how to add additional programs to their phones. The book concludes with a full chapter of easy, plain-English troubleshooting steps for non-technical users, as well as a brief introduction to advanced topics such as customization.