Unleash the power of Swift and discover the skills required to build incredible robust iOS applications About This Book * Write expressive, understandable, and maintainable Swift 2 code with this hands-on course * Unveil the complex underpinnings of Swift to turn your app ideas into reality * Specialize in developing real iOS apps, and 2D and 3D video games using Swift and Cocoapods * Dive deep into protocol extensions, learn new error handling model and use featured Swift design patterns to write more efficient code Who This Book Is For This course would be for app developers who are new to developing for iOS or OSX and are trying to get grips with Swift for the first time. What You Will Learn * From a solid understanding of the Swift 2 language * Get to know the practical aspects of how a computer program actually works * Understand the paradigms used by Apple's frameworks, so you are not intimidated by them * Create a server in Swift to deliver JSON data to an iOS app * Take advantage of Cocoapods to use third-party libraries * Build games with SpriteKit and SceneKit * Develop an app running on the cloud to act as an API server for your client's apps * Dive into the core components of Swift 2 including operators, collections, control flow, and functions * Create and use classes, structures, and enums including object-oriented topics such as inheritance, protocols, and extensions * Develop a practical understanding of subscripts, optionals, and closures * Master Objective-C interoperability with mix and match * Access network resources using Swift * Implement various standard design patterns in the Swift language In Detail The Swift--Developing iOS Applications course will take you on a journey to become an efficient iOS and OS X developer, with the latest trending topic in town. Right from the basics to the advanced level topics, this course would cover everything in detail. We'll embark our journey by dividing the learning path into four modules. Each of these modules are a mini course in their own right; and as you complete each one, you'll gain key skills and be ready for the material in the next module. The first module is like a step-by-step guide to programming in Swift 2. Each topic is separated into compressible sections that are full of practical examples and easy-to-understand explanations. Each section builds on the previous topics, so you can develop a proficient and comprehensive understanding of app development in Swift 2. By the end of this module, you'll have a basic understanding of Swift 2 and its functionalities. The second module will be the an easy-to-follow guide filled with tutorials to show you how to build real-world apps. The difficulty and complexity level increases chapter by chapter. Each chapter is dedicated to build a new app, beginning from a basic and unstyled app through to a full 3D game. The last two chapters show you how to build a complete client-server e-commerce app right from scratch. You'll be able to build well-designed apps, effectively use AutoLayout, develop videogames, and build server apps. The third and the last module of our course will take an example-based approach where each concept covered is supported by example code to not only give you a good understanding of the concept, but also to demonstrate how to properly implement it. Style and approach This course includes all the resources that will help you jump into the app development .This course covers all the important aspects Swift application development and is divided into individual modules so that you develop your skill after the completion of a module and get ready for the next. Through this comprehensive course, you'll learn how to use Swift programming with hands-on examples from scratch to finish!

Develop vision-aware and intelligent Android applications with the robust OpenCV library About This Book * This is the most up-to-date book on OpenCV Android programming on the market at the moment. There is no direct competition for our title. * Based on a technology that is increasing in popularity, proven by activity in forums related to this topic. * This book uniquely covers applications such as the Panoramic viewer and Automatic Selfie, among others. Who This Book Is For If you are an Android developer and want to know how to implement vision-aware applications using OpenCV, then this book is definitely for you. It would be very helpful if you understand the basics of image processing and computer vision, but no prior experience is required What You Will Learn * Identify and install all the elements needed to start building vision-aware Android applications * Explore image representation, colored and gray scale * Recognize and apply convolution operations and filtering to deal with noisy data * Use different shape analysis techniques * Extract and identify interest points in an image * Understand and perform object detection * Run native computer vision algorithms and gain performance boosts In Detail Starting from the basics of computer vision and OpenCV, we'll take you all the way to creating exciting applications. You will discover that, though computer vision is a challenging subject, the ideas and algorithms used are simple and intuitive, and you will appreciate the abstraction layer that OpenCV uses to do the heavy lifting for you. Packed with many examples, the book will help you understand the main data structures used within OpenCV, and how you can use them to gain performance boosts. Next we will discuss and use several image processing algorithms such as histogram equalization, filters, and color space conversion. You then will learn about image gradients and how they are used in many shape analysis techniques such as edge detection, Hough Line Transform, and Hough Circle Transform. In addition to using shape analysis to find things in images, you will learn how to describe objects in images in a more robust way using different feature detectors and descriptors. By the end of this book, you will be able to make intelligent decisions using the famous Adaboost learning algorithm. Style and approach An easy-to-follow tutorial packed with hands-on examples. Each topic is explained and placed in context, and the book supplies full details of the concepts used for added proficiency.

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.

Perfect for new and experienced users, this no-fluff guide to the Google Nexus 7 tablet is packed with tips and details on apps, services, settings, and documents. You'll also find step-by-step instructions for dictating, networking, sharing, troubleshooting, going online, and using Google Now.

New apps and features covered include Camera, Clock, Google Keep, Android Device Manager, Play Games, Quick Settings, Lock-screen widgets, multiple users, restricted profiles, HDMI screen mirroring, external displays, Miracast, wireless charging, app verification, gesture typing, printing, cellular (LTE/HSPA+) connections, privacy options, Hangouts, the notification light, the remodeled Google Play store, and the updated versions of Chrome, Gmail, and Maps. Covers all Nexus 7 models and Android 4.4 (KitKat). Covers all Google Play edition (pure Android) tablets, including the LG G Pad 8.3. Master the Home screen, Lock screen, and multitouch gestures. Secure your data from thieves, snoops, and rogue apps. Locate a lost or stolen Nexus remotely. Work with onscreen or wireless keyboards. Get instant search results for documents, pictures, music, mail, apps, contacts, and more. Summon Google Now to get personalized information when you need it. Ask Google Search to find nearby businesses, set alarms, search the web, and more. Dictate anywhere that you can type. Connect to wireless networks with a few taps. Set up cellular, Bluetooth, and VPN connections. Mirror your tablet's screen to your TV. Back up your data to the cloud. Transfer files to and from your Windows PC or Apple Mac computer. Sync your documents, mail, contacts, appointments, reminders, notes, and messages wirelessly across your computers and mobile devices. See all your notifications in one place. Browse the web with Chrome. Watch and subscribe to videos on the YouTube app. Send, receive, and manage your email with Gmail or Email. Chat with family and friends on Hangouts. Post to Twitter or Facebook right from the app you're using. Manage your day-to-day life with Calendar, People, Google Keep, and Clock. Find your way with Maps. Download apps, games, and updates from the Google Play store. Connect to Google's online multiplayer social gaming network. Play music, movies, TV shows, and other media downloaded from the Google Play store. Capture, edit, and share photos and videos with Camera and Gallery. Care for your Nexus and troubleshoot problems. Plenty of tips, tricks, and timesavers. Fully indexed and cross-referenced.

Contents 1. Getting Started with Your Nexus 7 2. Touring Your Nexus 3. Securing Your Nexus 4. Typing and Editing 5. Wireless and Network Connections 6. Managing Your Accounts and Data 7. Connecting to Computers 8. Getting Notifications 9. Google Now 10. Google Search 11. Browsing the Web with Chrome 12. Watching YouTube Videos 13. Email, Messaging and Keeping in Touch 14. Organizing Your Life 15. Shopping for Apps, Games and Media 16. Maps and Navigation 17. Shooting, Viewing and Managing Photos 18. Nexus Care and Troubleshooting

About the Author Chris Kennedy is a technical writer based in Boulder, Colorado. When he's not typing, Chris climbs rocks, revises his screenplays, and reads the journals of polar explorers.

Integrate Google Maps with your Android application to offer feature-rich and interactive maps About This Book * Set up the development environment and obtain the Google API key to create your first map application * Create a cutting edge Google maps application by implementing all the concepts learned * A step-by-step tutorial guide that is full of pragmatic examples Who This Book Is For If you are an Android developer and want to integrate maps into your application, then this book is definitely for you. This book is intended for novice Android application developers who would like to get up and running with map rich applications using Google Maps. Some basic development experience would be helpful but it's not a mandate. What You Will Learn * Get to know about the basic development environment setup needed to create a successful map application * Generate an SHA1 fingerprint, obtain an API key, and create a basic map application * Detect different types of maps and implement them in your application * Add information to your map such as markers, overlays, information windows, and shapes * Explore the interaction with maps and work with gestures * Change the different camera views in your map application * Work with real-time GPS location data and implementing it in your application * Apply Street View and integrate the StreetViewPanoroma fragment to your application * Employ the native Google maps application to solve some of the tasks using intents * Create a cutting edge Google maps application by implementing all the concepts learned In Detail This book helps you to overcome the most common problems faced by users and helps you create a successful map application without any hassle. The book starts with a brief description of how to set up an environment and obtain an API key to create your map application. This book will teach you about adding markers, overlays, and information windows to the map in detail. You will then dive deep into customizing various types of maps and working with location data and Google Street view. By the end of this book, you will be able to create succinct map applications in Android using Google maps efficiently. Style and approach The book is tailored for the reader with a fundamental approach to Android Google Maps providing a step-by-step introduction to Android Google Maps. It focuses on simple, easy-to-understand examples that are pragmatic and serve as useful basis for real-world applications. Different topics are approached in a bottom-up fashion, gradually going from the simplest foundations to the most advanced features.

THIS IS IT The comprehensive book that you've been looking for, written to cover the NEW Kindle Fire HDX So, you've got the new Kindle Fire HDX as a gift, or perhaps you bit the purchase bullet on your own because you wanted this impressive tablet. Do you want to get the most out of your new Kindle Fire HDX? If you are looking for a top-notch tutorial at a reasonable cost, you've come to the right place Here is the book that will teach you 100% of what you need to know. "Kindle Fire HDX Tips, Tricks, and Traps: A How-To Tutorial for the Kindle Fire HDX" is your detailed guide to getting the maximum benefit from your Kindle Fire HD. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn tips (ways to effectively use your Kindle Fire), tricks (ways to improve the operation of your Kindle Fire), and traps (things to avoid to prevent problems while using your Kindle Fire). You will learn- How to get around within the user interface, the home screen, and the carousel more efficiently How to make your Kindle Fire your own, customizing its display and operation for fastest and easiest use How to use features that are new to the HDX line, including Google or Outlook Calendar and Contacts synchronization, Microsoft Exchange corporate e-mail support, and Amazon's 'Mayday' online technical support How to use the built-in cameras (front-facing in the 7-inch model, front-and-rear facing in the 8.9-inch model) to take photos and videos How to setup the security options to protect your account information How you can provide a safe environment for children using parental controls and Kindle FreeTime How you can move your iTunes or other music library to your Kindle Fire HDX How you can download YouTube videos to your Kindle Fire HDX Suggested apps that no Kindle Fire owner should be without You will learn all of the above and more, with "Kindle Fire Tips, Tricks, and Traps: A How-To Tutorial for the Kindle Fire HDX" as a part of your library. With this book, you will learn 100% of what you need to know to get the most out of your new Kindle Fire HDX "Kindle Fire HDX Tips, Tricks, and Traps: A How-To Tutorial for the Kindle Fire HDX" comes from the pen of Edward Jones, the principal technology writer behind the "Get-it-Done" series of computer books as well as "the head wizard" at www.thekindlewizard.com. Jones is an experienced computer and technology writer, database applications development analyst, consultant, and trainer who understands the issues faced by people dealing with technology, day in and day out. His career spans years of technology training, database development, and consulting services for major law firms and government agencies in the Washington, DC area, and he currently resides in Charlotte, NC where he is concentrating on providing publications to the rapidly growing digital marketplace. Jones is also a best-selling author whose printed titles have sold over one million copies, and he has served as a technical editor on numerous computer books.

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Sharpen your skills in Swift by designing and deploying seven fully functional applications About This Book * Develop a variety of iOS-compatible applications that range from health and fitness to utilities using this project-based handbook * Discover ways to make the best use of the latest features in Swift to build on a wide array of applications * Follow step-by-step instructions to create Swift apps oriented for the real world Who This Book Is For If you are a competent iOS developer who wants to develop stunning applications with Swift, then this book is for you. Familiarity with Swift programming is assumed. What You Will Learn * Get to grips with the basics of Xcode and Swift for application development * Create a Photo Sharing application to capture an image, edit it using different features and share it via social media. * Develop applications using the WatchKit and exchange data between iPhone and the Watch * Use advanced features such as SpriteKit to build a game * Install third-party Swift frameworks to improvise on your application development * Discover how to simulate home automation with HomeKit * Build an application to monitor the user's weight, heart rate and the number of steps for Health Historic Analysis * Manipulate media using AVFoundation framework to merge audio and video. In Detail In this book, you will work through seven different projects to get you hands-on with developing amazing applications for iOS devices. We start off with a project that teaches you how to build a utility app using Swift. Moving on, we cover the concepts behind developing an entertainment or social networking related application, for example, a small application that helps you to share images, audio, and video files from one device to another. You'll also be guided through create a city information app with customized table views, a reminder app for the Apple Watch, and a game app using SpriteKit. By the end of this book, you will have the required skillset to develop various types of iOS applications with Swift that can run on different iOS devices. You will also be well versed with complex techniques that can be used to enhance the performance of your applications. Style and approach This book takes a step-by-step approach to help you build apps from scratch and learn the methodology to develop real-time applications using Swift.

Kindle Fire HD Apps: The 50 Top Kindle Fire Apps for the HD Kindle Fire HD Apps: The 50 Top Kindle Fire Apps for the HD Discover ALL the best new Kindle Fire HD apps, including top apps for productivity, gaming, and entertainment You've just made a great investment in the new Kindle Fire HD. This device has some of the most powerful capabilities available today within the mobile arena. However, owners can not unlock the full potential of the device if they are not using its best Apps Having a versatile set of the best Kindle Fire HD apps is truly the KEY to achieving the full potential of your device Every Kindle Fire HD owner looking to make the most of their new purchase should have this Kindle Fire Apps guide to supplement their device. In this Kindle Fire HD Apps will give you the best: Business & Finance Apps Productivity & Lifestyle/Utilities Apps Health/Fitness & Sports Apps Entertainment Apps & Games News & Magazines Apps BONUS Discover the best and newest Children's Apps to keep your young ones entertained Note from the Author ""The Kindle Fire HD is one the MOST cutting-edge mobile devices on the market. Use this exclusive kindle fire apps guide to download the best apps and supercharge your life "

Create exciting projects by connecting the Raspberry Pi to your Android phone About This Book * Manage most of the fundamental functions of Raspberry Pi from your Android phone * Use the projects created in this book to develop even more exciting projects in the future * A project-based learning experience to help you discover amazing ways to combine the power of Android and Raspberry Pi Who This Book Is For The target audience for this book includes Raspberry Pi enthusiasts, hobbyists, and anyone who wants to create engaging projects with Android OS. Some knowledge of Android programming would be helpful. What You Will Learn * Install the tools required on your Pi and Android to manage and administer the Pi from Android * Share your files between different Android devices using the Pi as a server * Set up the Pi to live-stream the camera in surveillance mode and customize Android to receive this content * Turn your Pi into a media center and control it from your Android * See your Android display on a large screen using Raspberry Pi * Connect your car's dashboard to your Android device using Raspberry Pi In Detail Raspberry Pi is the credit card-sized, general purpose computer which has revolutionized portable technology. Android is an operating system that widely used in mobile phones today both on the high and low ends of the mobile phone market. However, there is little information about how to connect the two in spite of how popular both of them are. Raspberry Pi Android Projects starts with simple projects that help you access the command prompt and the desktop environment of Raspberry Pi from the comfort of your Android phone or tablet. Then, you will be introduced to more complex projects that combine the strengths of the Pi and Android in amazing ways. These projects will teach you how to manage services on the Pi from Android, share files between Android devices using the Pi as a server, administer and view the Pi's camera from Android in surveillance mode, and connect your car to the Pi and make data more accessible using Android. The introductory projects covered will be useful each time you need to access or administer your Pi for other purposes, and the more advanced projects will continue to be valuable even after you become an expert on Pi. By the end of this book, you will be able to create engaging and useful projects that will help you combine the powers of both Android and Raspberry Pi. Style and approach A quick and easy-to-follow guide that will show how you can add up the power of Pi and Android by combining them.

Use PhoneGap to build cross-platform mobile applications quickly and efficiently About This Book * Build native mobile phone applications with HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS * Incorporate smartphone capabilities such as GPS, camera, accelerometer, and more into your apps for any mobile platform * Use Cordova view to embed PhoneGap into native applications to either transit smoothly to PhoneGap or incorporate PhoneGap functionalities Who This Book Is For If you are a mobile application developer in iOS or Android, or a web application developer who wants to learn how to make cross-platform mobile applications using PhoneGap, this book is perfect for you. To make the most of this book, it will be helpful if you have prior knowledge of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. What You Will Learn * Get to grips with the fundamentals of PhoneGap to get started * Set up a development environment for Linux, Mac OS, and Windows * Use Cordova CLI, workflows, and Plugman Plugin manager to create mobile applications efficiently * Understand the development workflow to create native cross-platform mobile applications * Embed plugin support to transition to PhoneGap or use it to enhance existing applications * Improve your mobile development knowledge using object-oriented programming (OOP), reusable components, and AJAX closures * Be empowered to build your own mobile apps quickly with ease * Discover tips and tricks to make app development fun and easy In Detail PhoneGap is an open source framework that allows you to quickly build cross-platform mobile apps using HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS. PhoneGap Build is a cloud service that allows you to quickly develop and compile mobile applications without SDKs, compilers, and hardware. PhoneGap allows you to use its existing plugins or create new ones, as per your requirements, to enhance your mobile applications. Starting by installing PhoneGap, you'll develop an app that uses various device capabilities through different plugins and learn how to build an app in the cloud with PhoneGap's Build service. You'll discover how to use PhoneGap to create an application view, along with how to use a camera, geolocation, and other device capabilities to create engaging apps. Next, you'll augment applications with PhoneGap's plugins using minimalistic code. You'll explore the app preparation process to deploy your app to the app store. By the end of the book, you'll have also learned how to apply hybrid mobile UIs that will work across different platforms and different screen sizes for better user experience. Style and approach This is an example-based, fast-paced guide that covers the fundamentals of creating cross-platform mobile applications with PhoneGap.

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If you are a native mobile developer, with some familiarity with the common web technologies of JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, or if you are a web developer, then this learning guide will add great value and impact to your work. Learning how to develop mobile applications using Apache Cordova is of particular importance if you are looking to develop applications on a variety of different platforms efficiently.