Android App Builder

Archive: 09-2012

• Poll: Do you develop Android apps for your enterprise?

  Android developers, take this TechRepublic poll to let us know whether you’re developing apps for your company.

  Posted by Mary Weilage | September 28, 2012, 10:40 AM PDT

• Mobile ad formats for Android apps

  Android developer Tim Mackenzie explains the differences between on-screen ads, intermittent content, and out-of-app ads, and discusses what to consider when selecting an ad format for your app.

  Posted by Tim Mackenzie | September 26, 2012, 6:27 PM PDT

• Indie developer hits number two on Amazon with his first Android app

  Francisco Marzoa’s first Android app, Luckiest Wheel, is a smash hit in the Amazon Appstore. He shares tips on getting your apps noticed in the market.

  Posted by William J. Francis | September 20, 2012, 5:39 AM PDT

• Support multiple languages in Android apps

  Learn how to prepare your Android app for localization so you can offer it in more than one language, which will hopefully increase your user base.

  Posted by Tim Mackenzie | September 18, 2012, 9:23 AM PDT

• Android Developer Tools 20 introduces a new project wizard

  Application templates, naming suggestions, an integrated version of Android Asset Studio, and more are available in Android Developer Tools 20’s new project wizard.

  Posted by William J. Francis | September 13, 2012, 6:09 AM PDT

• Building a slot machine in Android: ViewFlipper meet gesture detector

  William Francis combines Android’s ViewFlipper class with the gesture detector to simulate the spinning wheel on a game of chance. Follow the steps or download this fun project.

  Posted by William J. Francis | September 7, 2012, 10:57 PM PDT

• Android library projects: Use common code in multiple apps

  Android library projects allow you to easily create reusable code and resources. Learn more about library projects, including how to implement and use them.

  Posted by Tim Mackenzie | September 5, 2012, 3:52 PM PDT