Build unique mobile applications with the latest Android SDK Written by an Android authority, this uptodate resource shows you how to leverage the features of Android 2 to enhance existing products or create innovative new ones. Serving as a handson guide to building mobile apps using Android, the book walks you through a series of sample projects that introduces you to Androids new features and techniques. Using the explanations and examples included in these pages, youll acquire the foundation needed to write compelling mobile applications that use Android, along with the flexibility to quickly adapt to future enhancements. Professional Android 2 Application Development: Reviews Android as a development platform andbest practices for mobile development Provides an indepth look at the Android application components Details creating layouts and Views to produce compelling resolution independent user interfaces Examines Intents and Content Providers for sharing data Introduces technique