Google Android Programming Blog

The Busy Coder's Guide to Advanced Android Development picks up where its predecessor left off, covering yet more topics of interest to the professional Android application developer. If you need to use sensors, create home screen widgets, play back media, take pictures with the camera, or implement sophisticated services, this book will be a helpf[Read More]

Pro Android is the first book that includes coverage of the new Google Android 1.5 SDK (including the branch formerly called Cupcake). This essential book covers the fundamentals of building applications for embedded devices thru through to advanced concepts, such as, custom 3D components. Takes a pragmatic approach to developing Google Android app[Read More]

iPhone does not support Flash! But don't despair...Android does! In today’s mobile marketplace, games are a key apps area where developers can maximize their development time, energy, and passion. With mobile games on the Android platform, developers can not only target phones, but also tablets, as well as other interesting form-factors. Pro [Read More]

Learn how to develop applications for Android mobile devices using simple examples, ready to run with your copy of the SDK. Author and Android columnist, writer, developer, and community advocate Mark L Murphy shows you what you need to know to get started on programming Android applications–everything from crafting GUIs to using GPS, accessing w[Read More]