If you're ready to jump in and build a working Android app, this book has all of the practical recipes you need to get the job done. You'll work with the user interface, multitouch, location-aware apps, web services, device features—such as the camera, accelerometer, and GPS—and a lot more, including steps to package your app for sale in the Android Market.

Packed with solutions contributed by the Android community, Android Cookbook is ideal for developers experienced with Android and other mobile platforms, as well Java programmers ready to use their skills in mobile app development. You'll find hundreds of tested recipes that you can put to use immediately. Simply put, if this book doesn’t show you how to do it, then you probably don't need it.

Get guidelines and recipes for designing a successful Android app
Work with UI controls, effective layouts, and graphical elements
Create pinch screen gestures and views for horizontal and vertical orientation
Build multimedia apps with audio, video, and more
Focus on networked applications, as well as SMS- and cloud-based apps
Build web services, such as selling books via Amazon, or buying and selling on eBay
Create location-aware apps to find landmarks and resident services