Android Marshmallow: A Guide for Beginner's


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Marshmallow follows the Lollipop operating system and has seen major additions and improvements that will revolutionize the user experience. The new operating system features additions to ensure better security, change the way you search, improved battery life as well as improved storage ability. So whether you are currently anticipating the upgrade for your device or planning to purchase one that has it pre-installed, it is important to discover all the new features you will meet.




Android Tips and Tricks


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Unlock the Full Power of Your AndroidTM Smartphone or Tablet Discover hundreds of tips and tricks you can use right away with your Android device to get more done, and have more fun. You’ll learn how to use your Android smartphone or tablet as a powerful communication, organization, and productivity tool as well as a feature-packed entertainment device. You will dig deep into the settings and capabilities of both Android itself and the preinstalled apps, developing the knowledge and skills to exploit them to the fullest. Easy to understand and non-technical, Android Tips and Tricks is perfect for beginners—and for more experienced users ready to ramp up their productivity or move to newer devices. It covers all new and recent Android smartphones and tablets running Android 6 (Marshmallow) or Android 5 (Lollipop)—with bonus, in-depth coverage of Samsung’s widely used TouchWiz skin. Here’s just a sampling of what this book’s tips, tricks, and techniques will help you do: · Connect to wireless and cellular networks, to keyboards and Bluetooth devices, and via VPNs · Transform your device into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot, and share Internet connections via USB or Bluetooth · Secure Android with screen and SIM locks, location settings, and encryption · Sideload apps from any source and keep bad apps from loading · Take Gmail to pro level with signatures, vacation responders, labels, archiving, advanced search, and secure two-step verification · Manage multiple email accounts together: POP, IMAP, web mail, and Exchange · Get more out of your Google Chrome browser, and share bookmarks across all your devices · Chat via text, audio, or video on Google Hangouts—and customize it to work just the way you want · Enjoy your music everywhere, whether it’s stored locally or in the cloud · Easily capture, edit, and share top-quality photos and videos · Transform your smartphone or tablet into a total social networking hub · Squeeze more battery life from your Android device




Android 6 Essentials


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Design, build, and create your own applications using the full range of features available in Android 6 About This Book Learn how to utilize the robust features of Android 6 to design, develop, and publish better Android applications Get useful guidance on creating new apps or migrating existing apps to support features such as app permissions, app links, fingerprint authentication, etc A fast paced guide, packed with hands-on examples that ties all the features such as API, audio, video, camera, tab customization together under a single cover Who This Book Is For This book is for Android developers who are looking to move their applications into the next Android version with ease. What You Will Learn Familiarize yourself with the features of Android 6 Code with the new Android permissions model Use apps auto backup and restore lost data automatically Increase user engagement with apps through an assistant using triggers and providing contextual assistance Assess and handle proper usage of the API Work with Audio, Video,Camera in Android 6 Utilize the new features in Android for professional purposes Understand and code Chrome's custom tabs In Detail Android 6 is the latest and greatest version of the Android operating system, and comes packed with cutting edge new features for you to harness for the benefit of building better applications. This step-by-step guide will take you through the basics of the Android Marshmallow permissions model and beyond into other crucial areas such as the Audio,Video,Camera API and Android's at work features. Learn how to create, deploy, and manage Android applications with Marshmallow's API and the latest functionalities. The combination of instructions and real-world examples will make your application deployment and testing a breeze. Style and approach This easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorial provides explanations and examples to add the new Android 6 features to your skill set. Each chapter provides sequential steps and detailed information about the API, as well as best practices and testing options.




Ultimate Flutter Handbook:


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Harness Flutter as a cross-platform framework to create applications for iOS and Android from a single, unified codebase DESCRIPTION Flutter Handbook is the key to becoming a proficient Flutter app developer, catering to all levels, from beginners to experts. This comprehensive guide takes you by the hand, providing step-by-step instructions on every aspect of Flutter app development. Starting from the basics, you'll learn how to install and run Flutter, as well as core concepts such as widgets, state management, and navigation. As you progress, the book delves deep into advanced topics, such as implementing CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) functions using Firebase Firestore. Flutter Handbook is more than just a tutorial book. It also provides invaluable tips, tricks, and small tasks at the end of each chapter to reinforce your understanding and equip you with real-world skills. By the end of this journey, you'll have the expertise to release your Flutter app to the Play Store or App Store with confidence. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ● Build feature-rich and high-performance applications with Dart and Flutter. ● Explore advanced UI design principles to create stunning, responsive layouts that captivate your users. ● Utilize resources, strategies and techniques to keep up with the ever-evolving world of Flutter and mobile app development. ● Achieve cross-platform app excellence by developing applications that seamlessly adapt to both iOS and Android platforms. ● Work through real-world projects to construct complete applications, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? This book is tailor-made for Aspiring Mobile App Developers, Experienced Developers, and Flutter enthusiasts eager to kickstart their journey using Flutter and deepen their expertise and harness its full potential. While prior knowledge of basic programming concepts and Flutter fundamentals is beneficial, this book is designed to be inclusive, accommodating learners at various experience levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, you'll find valuable insights and practical guidance to enhance your Flutter skills. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Flutter 2. Getting Started 3. Widgets Widgets Widgets! 4. Stateful and Stateless Widgets 5. Navigation and Routing 6. Firebase Firestore with Flutter 7. Futures, Awaits, and Async 8. Persistence and Data Modeling 9. Deploying




Android Apps for Absolute Beginners


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Get your first Android apps up and running with the help of plain English and practical examples. If you have a great idea for an Android app, but have never programmed before, then this book is for you. Android Apps for Absolute Beginners cuts through the fog of jargon and mystery that surrounds Android app development, and gives you simple, step-by-step instructions to get you started. This book teaches Android application development in language anyone can understand, giving you the best possible start in Android development. It provides clean, straightforward examples that make learning easy, allowing you to pick up the concepts without fuss. It offers clear code descriptions and layout so that you can get your apps running as soon as possible Although this book covers what's new in Android 7, it is also backwards compatible to cover some of the previous Android releases. What You'll Learn Download, install, and configure the latest software needed for Android app development Work efficiently using an integrated development environment (IDE) Build useful, attractive applications and get them working immediately Create apps with ease using XML markup and drag-and-drop graphical layout editors Use new media and graphics to skin your app so that it has maximum appeal Create advanced apps combining XML, Java and new media content Who This Book Is For If you have a great idea for an Android app, but have never programmed before, then this book is for you. You don’t need to have any previous computer programming skills — as long as you have a desire to learn and you know which end of the mouse is which, the world of Android apps development awaits.




Android Things Projects


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Develop smart Internet of things projects using Android Things. About This Book Learn to build promising IoT projects with Android Things Make the most out of hardware peripherals using standard Android APIs Build enticing projects on IoT, home automation, and robotics by leveraging Raspberry Pi 3 and Intel Edison Who This Book Is For This book is for Android enthusiasts, hobbyists, IoT experts, and Android developers who want to gain a deeper knowledge of Android Things. The main focus is on implementing IoT projects using Android Things. What You Will Learn Understand IoT ecosystem and the Android Things role See the Android Things framework: installation, environment, SDK, and APIs See how to effectively use sensors (GPIO and I2C Bus) Integrate Android Things with IoT cloud platforms Create practical IoT projects using Android Things Integrate Android Things with other systems using standard IoT protocols Use Android Things in IoT projects In Detail Android Things makes developing connected embedded devices easy by providing the same Android development tools, best-in-class Android framework, and Google APIs that make developers successful on mobile. With this book, you will be able to take advantage of the new Android framework APIs to securely build projects using low-level components such as sensors, resistors, capacitors, and display controllers. This book will teach you all you need to know about working with Android Things through practical projects based on home automation, robotics, IoT, and so on. We'll teach you to make the most of the Android Things and build enticing projects such as a smart greenhouse that controls the climate and environment automatically. You'll also create an alarm system, integrate Android Things with IoT cloud platforms, and more. By the end of this book, you will know everything about Android Things, and you'll have built some very cool projects using the latest technology that is driving the adoption of IoT. You will also have primed your mindset so that you can use your knowledge for profitable, practical projects. Style and approach This book is packed with fun-filled, end-to-end projects that you will be encouraged to experiment on the Android Things OS.




Reactive Streams in Java


Book Description

Get an easy introduction to reactive streams in Java to handle concurrency, data streams, and the propagation of change in today's applications. This compact book includes in-depth introductions to RxJava, Akka Streams, and Reactor, and integrates the latest related features from Java 9 and 11, as well as reactive streams programming with the Android SDK. Reactive Streams in Java explains how to manage the exchange of stream data across an asynchronous boundary—passing elements on to another thread or thread-pool—while ensuring that the receiving side is not forced to buffer arbitrary amounts of data which can reduce application efficiency. After reading and using this book, you'll be proficient in programming reactive streams for Java in order to optimize application performance, and improve memory management and data exchanges. What You Will Learn Discover reactive streams and how to use them Work with the latest features in Java 9 and Java 11Apply reactive streams using RxJava Program using Akka StreamsCarry out reactive streams programming in Android Who This Book Is For Experienced Java programmers.




Android Phones For Dummies


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Your full-color guide to putting your Android to work for you Your smartphone is essentially your lifeline—so it's no wonder you chose a simple-to-use, fun-to-customize, and easy-to-operate Android. Cutting through intimidating jargon and covering all the features you need to know about your Android phone, this down-to-earth guide arms you with the knowledge to set up and configure your device, get up and running with texting and emailing, access the Internet, navigate with GPS, synch with a PC, and so much more. Whether you're new to Android phones or have just upgraded to a new model, Android Phones For Dummies makes it fast and easy to make your new smartphone your minion. Written by bestselling author Dan Gookin, it walks you through the basics in a language you can understand before moving on to more advanced topics, like dialing tricks to forward calls, working with predictive text, accessing special characters, manipulating the touch screen, and using a USB connection to synchronize your stuff. Set up your phone and configure its settings Play games, listen to music, and start shooting photos and videos Join the conversation and have fun with social media Make your life easier with Google Voice typing No matter how you slice it, life with an Android phone is more organized and fun—and this book shows you how to make the most of it.




Learn Java the Easy Way


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Java is the world’s most popular programming language, but it’s known for having a steep learning curve. Learn Java the Easy Way takes the chore out of learning Java with hands-on projects that will get you building real, functioning apps right away. You’ll start by familiarizing yourself with JShell, Java’s interactive command line shell that allows programmers to run single lines of code and get immediate feedback. Then, you’ll create a guessing game, a secret message encoder, and a multitouch bubble-drawing app for both desktop and mobile devices using Eclipse, an industry-standard IDE, and Android Studio, the development environment for making Android apps. As you build these apps, you’ll learn how to: -Perform calculations, manipulate text strings, and generate random colors -Use conditions, loops, and methods to make your programs responsive and concise -Create functions to reuse code and save time -Build graphical user interface (GUI) elements, including buttons, menus, pop-ups, and sliders -Take advantage of Eclipse and Android Studio features to debug your code and find, fix, and prevent common mistakes If you’ve been thinking about learning Java, Learn Java the Easy Way will bring you up to speed in no time.




ANDROID DEVELOPMENT


Book Description

THE ANDROID DEVELOPMENT MCQ (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) SERVES AS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AIMING TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS COMPETITIVE EXAMS, CLASS TESTS, QUIZ COMPETITIONS, AND SIMILAR ASSESSMENTS. WITH ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF MCQS, THIS BOOK EMPOWERS YOU TO ASSESS YOUR GRASP OF THE SUBJECT MATTER AND YOUR PROFICIENCY LEVEL. BY ENGAGING WITH THESE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT, IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND LAY A SOLID FOUNDATION. DIVE INTO THE ANDROID DEVELOPMENT MCQ TO EXPAND YOUR ANDROID DEVELOPMENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXCEL IN QUIZ COMPETITIONS, ACADEMIC STUDIES, OR PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS. THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ARE PROVIDED AT THE END OF EACH PAGE, MAKING IT EASY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO VERIFY THEIR ANSWERS AND PREPARE EFFECTIVELY.