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Head first Android development
Presents an introduction to Android development, with information on building interactive apps, creating the user interface, setting up databases, using action bars, and making apps fit in with Material Design.
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Android security internals : an in-depth guide to Android's security architecture
There are more than one billion Android devices in use today, each one a potential target. Unfortunately, many fundamental Android security features have been little more than a black box to all but the most elite security professionalsuntil now.In Android Security Internals, top Android security expert Nikolay Elenkov takes us under the hood of the Android security system. Elenkov describes Android security architecture from the bottom up, delving into the implementation of major security-related components and subsystems, like Binder IPC, permissions, cryptographic providers, and device administration.Youll learn:How Android permissions are declared, used, and enforcedHow Android manages application packages and employs code signing to verify their authenticityHow Android implements the Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA) and Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE) frameworksAbout Androids credential storage system and APIs, which let applications store cryptographic keys securelyAbout the online account management framework and how Google accounts integrate with AndroidAbout the implementation of verified boot, disk encryption, lockscreen, and other device security featuresHow Androids bootloader and recovery OS are used to perform full system updates, and how to obtain root accessWith its unprecedented level of depth and detail, Android Security Internals is a must-have for any security-minded Android developer.
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Learn to program with App inventor : a visual introduction to building apps
\"A beginner-friendly guide to creating mobile apps for Android and iOS devices using MIT App Inventor. Provides instructions to make interactive video apps, games, an app that lets you text using voice recognition, and more\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Android design patterns
Master the challenges of Android user interface development with these sample patterns
With Android 4, Google brings the full power of its Android OS to both smartphone and tablet computing. Designing effective user interfaces that work on multiple Android devices is extremely challenging. This book provides more than 75 patterns that you can use to create versatile user interfaces for both smartphones and tablets, saving countless hours of development time. Patterns cover the most common and yet difficult types of user interactions, and each is supported with richly illustrated, step-by-step instructions.
* Includes sample patterns for welcome and home screens, searches, sorting and filtering, data entry, navigation, images and thumbnails, interacting with the environment and networks, and more
* Features tablet-specific patterns and patterns for avoiding results you don't want
* Illustrated, step-by-step instructions describe what the pattern is, how it works, when and why to use it, and related patterns and anti-patterns
* A companion website offers additional content and a forum for interaction
Android Design Patterns: Interaction Design Solutions for Developers provides extremely useful tools for developers who want to take advantage of the booming Android app development market.
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Career building through creating mobile apps
This volumeprovides readers with information on the world and business of app development.
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XDA Developers' Android Hacker's Toolkit
Make your Android device truly your own
Are you eager to make your Android device your own but you're not sure where to start? Then this is the book for you. XDA is the world's most popular resource for Android hacking enthusiasts, and a huge community has grown around customizing Android devices with XDA. XDA's Android Hacker's Toolkit gives you the tools you need to customize your devices by hacking or rooting the android operating system.
Providing a solid understanding of the internal workings of the Android operating system, this book walks you through the terminology and functions of the android operating system from the major nodes of the file system to basic OS operations. As you learn the fundamentals of Android hacking that can be used regardless of any new releases, you'll discover exciting ways to take complete control over your device.
* Teaches theory, preparation and practice, and understanding of the OS
* Explains the distinction between ROMing and theming
* Provides step-by-step instructions for Droid, Xoom, Galaxy Tab, LG Optimus, and more
* Identifies the right tools for various jobs
* Contains new models enabling you to root and customize your phone
* Offers incomparable information that has been tried and tested by the amazing XDA community of hackers, gadgeteers, and technicians
XDA's Android Hacker's Toolkit is a simple, one-stop resource on hacking techniques for beginners.
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Pushing the limits with iOS 5 programming: advanced application development for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Open the door to endless new app development possibilities Pushing the Limits with iOS 5 Programming is an expert guide for developers aiming to create unique applications for Apple′s iPad 2, iPhone, and the iPod Touch, which includes the latest version of the Apple iPhone SDK, iOS 5. This text goes beyond the basics to keep you ahead of the technology curve and spark your innovative nature to create seamless, functional, and fun apps. With a focus on advanced techniques for app development, you will learn to differentiate your apps from all the rest. With this must-have book, you′ll explore advanced coverage of a variety of development topics, such as developing with deep Objective-C, while you learn to create amazing applications for Apple′s iPad 2, iPhone, and iPod touch. Veteran mobile developers and authors guide you through maximizing your programs as they delve into topics not commonly found elsewhere. Provides a solid foundation in the patterns of iOS Shares tips for running on multiple platforms and best using security services Discusses topics such as controlling multitasking, advanced text layout and more Demonstrates how to think differently with blocks and functional programming Teaches table view, performance, and money-making optimization Eliminates common challenges with memory management and iOS information flow Pushing the Limits with iOS 5 Programming allows you to take on the future with confidence in your new, stand-out app design skills.
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Professional Augmented Reality Browsers for Smartphones
Create amazing mobile augmented reality apps with junaio, Layar, and Wikitude!
Professional Augmented Reality Browsers for Smartphones guides you through creating your own augmented reality apps for the iPhone, Android, Symbian, and bada platforms, featuring fully workable and downloadable source code. You will learn important techniques through hands-on applications, and you will build on those skills as the book progresses.
Professional Augmented Reality Browsers for Smartphones:
* Describes how to use the latitude/longitude coordinate system to build location-aware solutions and tells where to get POIs for your own augmented reality applications
* Details the leading augmented reality platforms and highlights the best applications
* Covers development for the leading augmented reality browser platforms: Wikitude, Layar, and junaio
* Shows how to build cross-platform location-aware content (Android, iPhone, Symbian, and bada) to display POIs directly in camera view
* Includes tutorials for building 2D and 3D content, storing content in databases, and triggering actions when users reach specific locations
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Android Programming
Unleash the power of the Android OS and build the kinds of brilliant, innovative apps users love to use If you already know your way around the Android OS and can build a simple Android app in under an hour, this book is for you.If you're itching to see just how far you can push it and discover what Android is really capable of, it's for you.
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App inventor for Android : build your own apps--no experience required!
Create Android mobile apps, no programming required!
Even with limited programming experience, you can easily learn to create apps for the Android platform with this complete guide to App Inventor for Android. App Inventor for Android is a visual language that relies on simple programming blocks that users can drag and drop to create apps. This handy book gives you a series of fully worked-out apps, complete with their programming blocks, which you can customize for your own use or use as a starting point for creating the next killer app. And it's all without writing a single line of code. Don't miss the book's special section on Apps Inventor Design Patterns, which explains computer terms in simple terms and is an invaluable basic reference.
* Teaches programmers and non-programmers alike how to use App Inventor for Android to create Android apps
* Provides a series of fully worked-out apps that you can customize, download, and use on your Android phone or use as a starting point for building the next great app
* Includes a valuable reference section on App Inventor Design Patterns and general computer science concepts
* Shows you how to create apps that take advantage of the Android smartphone?s handy features, such as GPS, messaging, contacts, and more
With App Inventor for Android and this complete guide, you'll soon be creating apps that incorporate all of the Android smartphone's fun features, such as the accelerometer, GPS, messaging, and more.
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