Master the skills you need to develop portable, highly-functional Android applications using NDK About This Book * Develop portable games using Android NDK and debug them on your desktop * Familiarise yourself with different popular C++ libraries on Android and use them in your games * Write multi-threaded code with graphics, sound, networking, and resource storage Who This Book Is For If you want to leverage your C++ skills in mobile development and increase the performance of your Android applications, then this is the book for you. Knowledge of C or C++ is assumed, including pointer manipulation, multi-threading, object-oriented programming concepts, and the basics of C++11. It would be an added advantage if you know how to develop applications without any IDE. What You Will Learn * Explore popular C++ libraries and use them on Android * Write portable, multithreaded native networking code * Create portable audio framework using OpenAL * Implement portable rendering framework using OpenGL ES 3 * Debug mobile applications on your desktop machine * Access resources from APK archives * Render text with FreeType In Detail Android NDK is used for multimedia applications that require direct access to system resources. NDK is also the key for portability, which in turn allows a reasonably comfortable development and debugging process using familiar tools such as GCC and Clang toolchains. This is a hands-on guide to extending your game development skills with Android NDK. The book takes you through many clear, step-by-step example applications to help you further explore the features of Android NDK and some popular C++ libraries and boost your productivity by debugging the development process. Through the course of this book, you will learn how to write portable multi-threaded native code, use HTTP networking in C++, play audio files, use OpenGL ES 3, and render high-quality text. Each chapter aims to take you one step closer to building your application. By the end of this book, you will be able to create an engaging, complete gaming application. Style and approach This book adopts a step-by-step approach and each chapter is based on the material from the previous ones. The book focuses on putting to your knowledge of C++ use while you develop Android applications of your own.

"Mastering Your Nexus-7" is an up to date guide to the 2013 HD LTE version of the Google Nexus-7 running Android version 4.4.2 (KitKat). This book leads you through each step in setting up and using your new Nexus-7. Each step is described in easy to read text and illustrated with numerous images and screen shots so that you will always know where you are in the process and what to do. Because the Nexus-7 allows you to access the world of Google Cloud Computing, the first two chapters explain just what Google Cloud Computing is and how to set up a new Google Account that will allow you to make full use of your Nexus-7. The remaining chapters cover these topics: Google Cloud Computing Setting Up a New Google Account Getting Familiar with Nexus-7 Setting Up Your New Nexus-7 Setting Up Google Wallet Setting Up Google Cloud Print Setting Up Google Drive Downloading Files to Your Nexus-7 Using the Nexus-7 Cameras Importing Photos from Your Camera Working with Photos Google+ Your Photos Google "Now" Connecting External Devices to Your Nexus-7

Build real-world applications for the Apple Watch platform using the WatchKit framework and Swift 2.0 About This Book * Find out how to download and install the Xcode development tools before learning about Xcode playgrounds and the Swift programming language * Discover everything you need to know about the WatchKit platform architecture, its classes, as well its limitations * This book introduces you to the very latest mobile platform with hands-on instructions so you can build your very own Apple Watch apps Who This Book Is For This book is for developers who are interested in creating amazing apps for the Apple Watch platform. Readers are expected to have no prior experience of programming. What You Will Learn * Navigate within the WatchKit interface using the page-based, modal, and hierarchical navigation techniques * Work with context menus to allow your users to interact with the Apple Watch and respond to their actions to perform a task * Use the MapKit framework to display a map within the WatchKit interface to track the user's current location * Build effective user interfaces for the WatchKit platform and integrate iCloud capabilities to synchronize data between the iOS app and the WatchKit UI * Design your apps for the Apple Watch platform by adhering to the set of User Interface design guidelines set out by Apple * Reinforce image caching to display animations within the Apple Watch user interface * Explore WatchKit tables, which allow your users to purchase groceries and pay for them using Apple Pay Analyze the new layout system to ensure that your Apple Watch apps work with various screen sizes In Detail Wearable are the next wave of mobile technology and with the release of Apple's WatchKit SDK, a whole new world of exciting development possibilities has opened up. Apple Watch App Development introduces you to the architecture and possibilities of the Apple Watch platform, as well as an in-depth look at how to work with Xcode playgrounds. Benefit from a rapid introduction to the Swift programming language so you can quickly begin developing apps with the WatchKit framework and the Xcode Development IDE. Get to grips with advanced topics such as notifications, glances, iCloud, Apple pay, closures, tuples, protocols, delegates, concurrency, and using Swift Playgrounds, with each concept is backed up with example code that demonstrates how to properly execute it. Finally, discover how to package and deploy your Watch application to the Apple AppStore. By the end of this book, you will have a good understanding of how to develop apps for the Apple Watch platform, and synchronize data using iCloud between the wearable and the iOS device. Style and approach This book takes a step-by-step approach to developing applications for the Apple Watch using the Swift programming language and the WatchKit UI. Each topic is explained in a conversational and easy-to-follow style.

Use PhoneGap to apply web development skills and learn variety of cross-platform mobile applications About This Book * Utilize the robust features of the mobile hybrid approach to develop, test, and publish mobile applications using the PhoneGap framework * Use your web skills for hybrid mobile application development and deliver to many mobile platforms without rewriting the code * Develop a set of ready-to-use mobile applications with this practical, comprehensive, step-by-step guide Who This Book Is For If you are a web developer with some experience in development of single page applications and want to enter the world of mobile applications, then this technology and book is ideal for you. Since PhoneGap maintains an incredibly easy-to-use plugin interface, no previous experience in native languages development (such as Objective-C or Java) is required. What You Will Learn * Set up plugins to access the camera and filesystem to capture media * Build a custom RESTful service and integrate it with a PhoneGap application * Integrate a HTML5 Canvas element to create mobile games * Build scalable applications using a modern mobile web framework * Interact with RESTful services from a mobile application * Build an audio/video chat facility using the PhoneGap and WebRTC technologies * Develop a PhoneGap plugin with native interfaces for iOS In Detail PhoneGap is a free and open source framework that allows you to create mobile apps using standardized web APIs for the platforms you care about. It is one of the first and fastest spreading tools to develop hybrid applications using CSS, JavaScript, and HTML, without losing the advantages of native applications. If you are already a web developer, this book will provide you with the skills you need to create, customize, test, and deploy hybrid mobile applications. Starting from the beginning, this book will cover how to set up your PhoneGap development environment, add mobile web frameworks and plugins, design and customize the application layout, and utilize the embedded features of the PhoneGap framework. By working through the steps in each chapter, you will quickly master a variety of mobile applications with totally different approaches. You will then learn how to develop a PhoneGap plugin with native interfaces for iOS and Android, as well as common approaches to test PhoneGap applications. With ample screenshots that show you how to build a phenomenal application, PhoneGap by Example will ensure your success with this cutting-edge mobile development framework for hybrid applications. Style and approach An easy-to-follow guide packed with hands-on examples of real-world mobile applications. Each topic is explained sequentially in the process of creating a hybrid mobile application, and detailed explanations of the basic and advanced features of PhoneGap are included.

Develop the skills required to create compelling, maintainable, and robust iOS and OS X apps with Swift About This Book * Write expressive, understandable, and maintainable Swift 2 code with this hands-on tutorial * Unveil the complex underpinnings of Swift to turn your app ideas into reality * This book is packed with real-life examples to help you implement concepts as you learn Who This Book Is For If you are looking to build iOS or OS X apps using the most modern technology, this book is ideal for you. You will find this book especially useful if you are new to programming or if you are yet to develop for iOS or OS X. No prior programming exposure is required. What You Will Learn * Form 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 * Utilize the vast resources written in Objective-C to better inform your Swift programming * Develop a basic portfolio of Swift code by learning the critical concepts * Experience both object-oriented and functional programming * Get to know the new coding techniques made available by Swift 2 * Discover resources to ensure you never stop becoming a better developer In Detail Swift is Apple's new programming language and the future of iOS and OS X app development. It is a high-performance language that feels like a modern scripting language. On the surface, Swift is easy to jump into, but it has complex underpinnings that are critical to becoming proficient at turning an idea into reality. This book is an approachable, step-by-step introduction into programming with Swift for everyone. It begins by giving you an overview of the key features through practical examples and progresses to more advanced topics that help differentiate the proficient developers from the mediocre ones. It covers important concepts such as Variables, Optionals, Closures, Generics, and Memory Management. Mixed in with those concepts, it also helps you learn the art of programming such as maintainability, useful design patterns, and resources to further your knowledge. This all culminates in writing a basic iOS app that will get you well on your way to turning your own app ideas into reality. Style and approach This is an approachable, 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.

About This Book Create fun, interactive apps with the rich media features of LiveCode Dive headfirst into mobile application development through explanations enriched with ample screenshots Learn to create apps and interfaces using the step-by-step instructions Who This Book Is ForThe ideal reader for this book would be someone who already knows LiveCode, is interested in creating mobile apps, and wants to save the many hours it took for me to track down all of the information on how to get started! Chapter 1, LiveCode Fundamentals, will help those of you who know programming but are not familiar with LiveCode. The knowledge you've acquired should be enough for you to benefit from the remainder of the book.

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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.

Take your Android applications to the next level of interactivity by exploring the wide variety of Android sensors About This Book * Get a thorough understanding of the fundamentals and framework of Android sensors. * Acquire knowledge of advance sensor programming, and learn how to connect and use sensors in external devices such as the Android Watch, Polar heart rate monitors, Adidas speed cells, and so on. * Learn from real-world sensor-based applications such as the Pedometer app to detect daily steps, the Driving app to detect driving events, and the Professional Fitness tracker app to track heart rate, weight, daily steps, calories burned, and so on. Who This Book Is For This book is targeted at Android developers who want to get a good understanding of sensors and write sensor-based applications, or who want to enhance their existing applications with additional sensor functionality. A basic knowledge of Android development is required What You Will Learn * Learn about sensor fundamentals, different types of sensors, and the sensor co-ordinate system * Understand the various classes, callbacks, and APIs of the Android Sensor framework * Check all the available sensors on an Android device and know their individual capabilities-for example, their range of values, power consumption, and so on. * Implement sensor fusion using two or more sensors together and learn to compensate for the weakness of one sensor by using the strength of another * Build a variety of sensor based, real-world applications such as Weather, Pedometer, Compass, Driving Events Detection, Fitness Tracker, and so on. * Get to know about wake up and non-wake up sensors, wake locks, and how to use sensor batch processing along with the sensor hardware FIFO queue * Develop efficient battery and processor algorithms using raw sensor data to solve real-world problems * Connect to a variety of remote sensors such as body weight measurement and body fat percentage measurement using the Google Fit platform from your Android app In Detail Android phones available in today's market have a wide variety of powerful and highly precise sensors. Interesting applications can be built with them such as a local weather app using weather sensors, analyzing risky driving behavior using motion sensors, a fitness tracker using step-counter sensors, and so on. Sensors in external devices such as Android Watch, Body Analyzer & Weight Machine, Running Speed Cell, and so on can also be connected and used from your Android app running on your phone. Moving further, this book will provide the skills required to use sensors in your Android applications. It will walk you through all the fundamentals of sensors and will provide a thorough understanding of the Android Sensor Framework. You will also get to learn how to write code for the supportive infrastructure such as background services, scheduled and long running background threads, and databases for saving sensor data. Additionally, you will learn how to connect and use sensors in external devices from your Android app using the Google Fit platform. By the end of the book, you will be well versed in the use of Android sensors and programming to build interactive applications. Style and approach A step-by-step and easy-to-follow guide that focuses on utilizing sensors to perform certain tasks. After covering the fundamentals in the first chapter, the book develops the concepts by building a real-world, sensor-based application in subsequent chapters.

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.

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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.

A step-by-step introductory guide to mobile app development with App Inventor 2 About This Book * Get an introduction to the functionalities of App Inventor 2 and use it to unleash your creativity * Learn to navigate the App Inventor platform, develop basic coding skills and become familiar with a blocks based programming language * Build your very first mobile app and feel proud of your accomplishment * Follow tutorials to expand your app development skills Who This Book Is For App Inventor 2 Essentials is for anyone who wants to learn to make mobile apps for Android devices - no prior coding experience is necessary. What You Will Learn * Perform technical setup and navigate the App Inventor platform * Utilize the interactive development environment by pairing a mobile device with a computer using Wi-Fi or USB * Build three apps: a game, an event app and a raffle app * Create the user interface of the app in the Designer and program the code in the Blocks Editor * Integrate basic computer science principles along with more complex elements such fusion tables and lists * Test and troubleshoot your applications * Publish your apps on Google Play Store to reach a wide audience * Unleash your creativity for further app development In Detail App Inventor 2 will take you on a journey of mobile app development. We begin by introducing you to the functionalities of App Inventor and giving you an idea about the types of apps you can develop using it. We walk you through the technical set up so you can take advantage of the interactive development environment (live testing). You will get hands-on, practical experience building three different apps using tutorials. Along the way, you will learn computer science principles as well as tips to help you prepare for the creative process of building an app from scratch. By the end of the journey, you will learn how to package an app and deploy it to app markets. App Inventor 2 Essentials prepares you to amass a resource of skills, knowledge and experience to become a mobile app developer Style and approach Every topic in this book is explained in step-by-step and easy-to-follow fashion, accompanied with screenshots of the interface that will make it easier for you to understand the processes.

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