Android Programming

Unleash the power of the Android OS and build the kinds ofbrilliant, innovative apps users love to use If you already know your way around the Android OS and can builda simple Android app in under an hour, this book is for you. Ifyou're itching to see just how far you can push it anddiscover what Android is really capable of, it's for you. Andif you're ready to learn how to build advanced, intuitive,innovative apps that are a blast to use, this book isdefinitely for you. From custom views and advanced multi-touch gestures, tointegrating online web services and exploiting the latestgeofencing and activity recognition features, ace Androiddeveloper, Erik Hellman, delivers expert tips, tricks andlittle-known techniques for pushing the Android envelope so youcan: * Optimize your components for the smoothest user experiencepossible * 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 graphicsAPIs * 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 withremote 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 yourapps from good to great in Android Programming: Pushing theLimits.