Complete Idiot's Guide to Android App Development

An operating manual for the hottest mobile operating system.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Android App Development gets novice developers up and running quickly on creating their very own mobile applications, with step-by-step instruction on everything they need to design, develop, test, and publish their fully-featured apps. The Android operating system is now the largest mobile platform in the U.S., and there are now more than 90,000 apps available. Android is completely open and free to all developers. Topics covered include:? Designing effective and easy-to-navigate user interfaces for apps.? Adding audio and video support to apps.? Making the most of Android's hardware, including GPS, social media, built-in camera, and voice integration.? Publishing application to the Android market.