Android Community had an invite to spend some time with developers Big in Japan, the team behind GoCart which was one of the ten apps to win $275,000 in Google’s Android Developer Challenge. Ewdison Then, our resident Linux expert, made the trip over to their Dallas offices to ask them about the motivation behind GoCart, why [...]
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Apps-for-Android gets 3 new code samples: graphics & download
Android developer Jack Palevich has released three new open-source samples on the official project blog, two giving insight on how best to implement the OpenGL ES 3D graphics APIs, while the last is an example of a downloader. Triangle is, according to Palevich, the “Hello World” of OpenGL ES apps, and is a simple use of [...]
Android Photostream App
Google just announced a new open source sample application called Photostream. Photostream has been added to the aapps-for-android project, and it’s available for you to test drive. Photostream is a simple photos browser and viewer for Flickr. All you need to use it is a Flickr screen name or user name (the application offers a default [...]
Congrats to Winners of the Android Developer Challenge I
Google officially announced the winners of Android Developer Challenge. Out of 50 teams of finalists, 10 teams received a $275,000 award each and 10 teams received a $100,000 award each. Congratulations to everyone. $275,000 Award Recipients cab4me Konrad Huebner, Henning Boeger Ever been looking for a cab? cab4me is the answer. Anywhere. Anytime. Read more CompareEverywhere Jeffrey Sharkey Shop smarter using your phone. [...]
Google explains Advanced Bluetooth & GTalk API omissions
After the news of the latest Android SDK release, Google came in for some criticism over a number of APIs the company removed and that, as a result, would not be present in the eventual Android 1.0 platform. Headlines suggested that Android would have no Bluetooth support, for instance, and the whole OS was accused [...]
Android Roadmap updated; Developer Challenge II news in Q4
Google has updated its Android roadmap with more information for developers, including details on the upcoming second round of the Developer Challenge. Following this week’s release of v0.9 of the Android SDK, the next significant roll-outs will take place during September as the company tweaks the open-source platform, in response to bug sightings and developer [...]
Android SDK v0.9 released: GUI, app & stability improvements
Google have released version 0.9 of their Android SDK, with some significant usability, GUI and other improvements. Key is the replacement of the cluttered program screen, as seen in earlier builds, with a freshly cleared homepage; at the bottom, a new tab pulls up a user-chosen list of shortcuts. There’s also a new media player application, [...]
Jason Chen answers questions about Android
Right after the Google IO keynote on Tuesday, I rushed off to attend the press conference and as result missing the first few Android sessions. It’s a good thing that Ed Burnette of ZDNet, we have a few more questions answered as well as clearing up some confusion regarding the Android platform. The Introduction to Android [...]
Google Android Application Market
A question came up during the Android Fireside chat regarding Android application distribution system. “We’ve thought about it. It would be a great benefit to the Android community if there’s a place people can go to safely and securely download their content and have a billing system so that developers can get paid for their [...]
Meet the leads for Android platform
Android Fireside Chat is a Q&A session that is often considered the best part of Google IO, as it gives developers a chance to ask what’s on their minds as well as talk to the product engineering teams. Come tell the team what you want, discuss issues and design decisions, and hear the team’s thoughts [...]
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