Chapter 1. Targeting Android
You’ve heard about Android. You’ve read about Android. Now it is time to begin Unlocking Android.
Android is the software platform from Google and the Open Handset Alliance that has the potential to revolutionize the global cell phone market. This chapter introduces Android—what it is, and importantly, what it is not. After reading this chapter you will have an understanding of how Android is constructed, how it compares with other offerings in the market and its foundational technologies, plus you’ll get a preview of Android application architecture. The chapter concludes with a simple Android application ...
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