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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Who Should Read This Book

Key Questions Answered in This Volume

How These Books Are Structured

An Overview of Changes in This Edition

Development Environment Used in This Book

Supplementary Materials Available

Where to Find More Information

Conventions Used in This Book

Contacting the Authors

I: An Overview of the Android Platform

1 Introducing Android

A Brief History of Mobile Software Development

Way Back When

“The Brick”

Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)

Proprietary Mobile Platforms

The Open Handset Alliance

Google Goes Wireless

Forming the Open Handset Alliance

Manufacturers: Designing Android Devices

Mobile Operators: Delivering the Android Experience

Apps Drive Device Sales: Developing Android Applications

Taking Advantage of All Android Has to Offer


  

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