Android Programming (eBook)

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. And
if you're ready to learn how to build advanced, intuitive,
innovative apps that are a blast to use, this book is
definitely for you.

From custom views and advanced multi-touch gestures, to
integrating online web services and exploiting the latest
geofencing and activity recognition features, ace Android
developer, Erik Hellman, delivers expert tips, tricks and
little-known techniques for pushing the Android envelope so you
can:

* Optimize your components for the smoothest user experience
possible

* Create your own custom Views

* Push the boundaries of the Android SDK

* Master Android Studio and Gradle

* Make optimal use of the Android audio, video and graphics
APIs

* Program in Text-To-Speech and Speech Recognition

* Make the most of the new Android maps and location API

* Use Android connectivity technologies to communicate with
remote devices

* Perform background processing

* Use Android cryptography APIs

* Find and safely use hidden Android APIs

* Cloud-enable your applications with Google Play Services

* Distribute and sell your applications on Google Play Store

Learn how to unleash the power of Android and transform your
apps from good to great in Android Programming: Pushing the
Limits.