Professional Android application development

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This hands-on guide to building mobile applications offers concise examples for constructing real-world apps for Android phones. Updated for version 1.0 of the Android SDK, it covers essential features and explores advanced capabilities like GPS, accelerometers, and background Services, enabling the creation of complex and innovative applications. The book includes an introduction to mobile development and Android, detailing the application life cycle, manifest, Intents, and external resources. It provides insights into creating compelling user interfaces through custom layouts, Views, and Menus. Additionally, it covers data storage and retrieval using preferences, files, databases, and Content Providers. Readers will learn to leverage mobile portability by developing map-based applications and utilizing location-based services. The guide also delves into background Services, threading, and Notifications, alongside Android's communication features, including SMS, telephony APIs, and network management. It addresses using Android hardware for media recording, playback, and sensor integration. Advanced topics such as security, IPC, 2D/3D graphics, and user-hardware interaction are also included. This resource is ideal for anyone interested in creating applications for the Android platform, whether experienced or new to mobile development. It provides foundational knowledge for using the current SDK and adapting to future enh