Android Development Center
Android vs. Qt: A Mobile Developer's Comparative Review
Android and Qt are productive platforms for developing mobile apps. Is Android the no-brainer choice it seems to be?
Using the Google Maps API in Android
Explore key Google Maps APIs that power Android mapping features.
Writing Native Android Code: NDK vs. RenderScript
You're creating an Android app to run code natively. You can use the Native Development Kit or RenderScript. Choose wisely.
Chris Bennett demonstrates the Android development tools provided with the Google Android SDK in this concise video.
With a little RenderScript and some helper files from the Android Open Source Project, you can create a dazzling Android live wallpaper.
If you've resolved to make 2012 the year you jump into Android development, here are some Android n00b pitfalls to avoid.
It's up to all Android developers to create high performing applications. Here are 10 ways developers can improve the performance of their Android apps.
Android and Qt are productive platforms for developing mobile apps. Is Android the no-brainer choice it seems to be?
You're creating an Android app to run code natively. You can use the Native Development Kit or RenderScript. Choose wisely.
The Android NDK is a powerful feature that allows you to embed native C and C++ code components into your Android applications.
Motorola recently released a special API that Android developers can use to integrate the ATRIX fingerprint reader into their Android apps. Learn how to use it!
Android 3.0+, aka Honeycomb, offers hardware acceleration for standard views, but it is not enabled by default. Learn how to enable hardware acceleration in Honeycomb.
The line-up of Samsung Galaxy Tabs introduce many development opportunities. Learn how to target this diverse set of devices for fun and profit.
Amazon Appstore for Android has become a very popular way to publish and distribute Android applications. This is good for Android developers, right?
Learn about the most popular publishing channels to get your killer Android applications in front of consumers.
Featured Partner Resources
Get your Android Apps ready for Intel® Atom™ processor-based smartphones and tablets now.
Use the Android NDK to deliver the best performance on Intel® Atom™ processor-based devices.- The Android community on the Intel® Software Network has everything you need to prepare your apps for Intel® Atom™ processor-based devices.
- Optimize your Android app on Intel® Atom™ processor and then go to market with the Intel® Software Partner Program.
