Web Geek's Guide to the Android-Enabled Phone
Jerri Ledford, Bill Zimmerly, Prasanna Amirthalingam · CERN Document Server (European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2009
Web Geeks Guide to the Android-Enabled Phone Covers Android 1.5 Make the Most of Your Android-Enabled Phone! Out of the way BlackBerry. Move over iPhone. Theres a more intelligent alternative to the same old smartphone. Googles Android mobile phone platform has all the capabilities of these phones and more. With this book, youll unlock every bit of power thats built into the Android phone and learn how to take advantage of the incredibly innovative Android applications pouring into the marketplace. Youll even learn how to build (and sell) your own new applications. Youll begin with a quick, practical tour of the first Android phonethe T-Mobile G1. You wont just learn how to use your Android phones built-in applications, youll also learn tips and tricks thatll make you a power user, fast! From email and YouTube to Google Maps and GPS, if Android can do it, this book will help you do it even better. Are you inspired by Androids great apps? Create your own! This book gets you started with a complete introduction to Googles powerful, free Android development toolset! Covers all this, and more... Get online with Androids built-in web browser Connect via Gmail Mobileor any other email service you like Use Androids core applications, including Contacts, Calendar, Alarm, Calculator, and Camera Have fun with Android: from music and video to the hottest games Add new capabilities to your Android phone using third-party applications Build your own Android applications including: design tips, tools, coding explanations, and instructions for publishing via the Android market Learn time-saving Android keyboard shortcuts Troubleshoot problems with your Android phone, step-by-step