The Android Developer’s Cookbook: Building Applications with the Android SDK

Preface

Android is the fastest growing mobile operating system (OS). With over 30 smartphones introduced in the last year and over 10,000 applications (apps) being added every month, the Android ecosystem is growing as well. There is enough diversity in device features and wireless carriers to appeal to just about anyone.

Netbooks have always been a natural platform to adopt Android, but the inertia behind Android has fed the growth further into televisions and even automobiles. Many of the world’s largest corporations—from banks to fast food chains to airlines—ensure a presence in Android and offer compatible services. Android developers have many opportunities, and relevant apps reach more people than ever before, increasing the satisfaction ...