Android Application Development: Programming with the Google SDK Review

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(More customer reviews)I was expecting a lot more from this book, considering my respect for ORA. I was expecting something with the rigor of K&R and got something on par with "... For Dummies". The book presents the obligatory "hello world", discusses it briefly, and then plops a fully complete application on the reader's lap. Instead of building the application up from the ground, the book explains how the full application works. I'm not a neophyte developer; I could garner the same knowledge from looking at one of the open source Android applications (like the many apps in the source tree). I was hoping for a walkthrough for an unfamiliar environment, but rather received a technical review of a finished application. Most unhelpful. Here's hoping ORA realizes how this book failed and reinvent it in a second edition.

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Web Geek's Guide to the Android-Enabled Phone Review

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(More customer reviews)Web Geek's Guide to the Android-Enabled Phone covers Android 1.5. Since the average person has no clue what an Android-Enabled phone is, the book starts off explaining in plain English the connection between this technology and Google. Essentially, the thought is that phones are fast becoming mini-computers. Soon, your phone will be your office without an office. This need will require better methods of connecting to the Internet and flexible ways for users to get/use/create the applications that they need to do their jobs.
In this way, T-Mobile is heavy on Internet based access. It also allows the user to create or adapt applications to suit individual needs. While this aspect might be a bit beyond most users, it is a step in the right direction.

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Web Geek's Guide to the Android-Enabled PhoneCovers Android 1.5Make the Most of Your Android-Enabled Phone!Out of the way BlackBerry. Move over iPhone. There's a more intelligent alternative to the same old smartphone. Google's Android mobile phone platform has all the capabilities of these phones and more. With this book, you'll unlock every bit of power that's built into the Android phone and learn how to take advantage of the incredibly innovative Android applications pouring into the marketplace. You'll even learn how to build (and sell) your own new applications.You'll begin with a quick, practical tour of the first Android phone–the T-Mobile G1. You won't just learn how to use your Android phone's built-in applications, you'll also learn tips and tricks that'll 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 Android's great apps? Create your own! This book gets you started with a complete introduction to Google's powerful, free Android development toolset! Covers all this, and more...Get online with Android's built-in web browserConnect via Gmail Mobile–or any other email service you likeUse Android's core applications, including Contacts, Calendar, Alarm, Calculator, and CameraHave fun with Android: from music and video to the hottest games Add new capabilities to your Android phone using third-party applicationsBuild your own Android applications including: design tips, tools, coding explanations, and instructions for publishing via the Android marketLearn time-saving Android keyboard shortcuts Troubleshoot problems with your Android phone, step-by-step

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Google on the Go: Using an Android-Powered Mobile Phone Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good book, very readable and accurate. Unfortunately it is already out of date as it came out before the current "Cupcake" ROM but it is still useful. I read it quickly and definitely picked up enough pointers to justify the price, which was very low (although shipping was expensive!)
Recommended for the average user who wants to get the most out of their Android experience.

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Google on the GoTHE EASY, FUN, PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GOOGLE ANDROID PHONES!So you've got one of those hot new Android-powered phones? Awesome! Now, get the most out of it with Google on the Go! This friendly, easy book shows exactly how to use your phone to make your life more productive, more efficient, and more fun! Making calls? Playing MP3s? Sending Gmail? Taking pictures? It's all covered here—one step at a time, in plain English. There's no faster way to master the great Google tools built into your new phone: calendar, messaging, web browsing, chat, Google Maps, YouTube, you name it!Want to customize your phone? Here's how. Need to troubleshoot a problem? No sweat: you'll find easy, step-by-step directions. Whether you're using the T-Mobile G1 or another Android-powered smartphone, this book answers all your questions so you can harness the power of Google applications and tools in the palm of your hand. •Set up your Google Android phone fast!•Quickly master phone basics, from speakerphone to call waiting•Transfer contacts from your computer or another phone•Add new Calendar appointments and reminders •Make the most of your free Gmail account•Take photos, and send them instantly to your contacts•Watch videos and upload them to YouTube•Find practically anything with Google Search•Use Google Talk's handy chat features•Get directions and traffic info with Google Maps... even use GPS!•Install new software tools and even start writing your own•Fix the most common problems with service and hardwareJohn Eddy is a long-time gadget hobbyist who has spent most of his career helping everyday people use technology, in roles ranging from product support to moderation of online forums. Patricia DiGiacomo Eddy is an accomplished technology author and mobile phone geek whose books include Special Edition Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007, The Absolute Beginner's Guide to OneNote, and Access 2003: VBA Programmer's Reference.CATEGORY: Digital Media

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