[android-developers] Google IO sold out!
I tried to register too late for Google IO and its already sold out. I really wanted to go this year and don't care about getting a free phone. Anyone know if there is a way to still register? What about taking the place of those who cancel their registrations? Next year I will register the day it opens. Kyle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
[android-developers] Resolution usage breakdown?
Are there statistics as to what percentage of users are using a screen resolution. I am looking for something like the platform versions breakdown Google provided a few months ago. What I am wondering is if its worth the extra effort to ensure proper display of my apps in QVGA or other odd resolutions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
[android-developers] Where to host my Open Source app?
Where is the best place to host an Open Source project for an Android app? I am thinking about setting my app eTools free into an open source license. I want to know the best place to host that project. I will probably go with code.google.com but wanted to hear what others have done. Thanks Kyle Stewart -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
[android-developers] Re: iPhone to Android: Creating good Android Interfaces
Its good to see people really thinking about interaction design. Apple has given their developers many more resources in this are than Google has. As Ben wrote, I try to address some of this at my blog (http:// www.BinarySheep.com) but I have a long way to go. The + button behavior on iPhone can translate in to Android in a couple of ways. It seems the Google's preferred method is to hide it in the menu. In the contact app it is under the menu on the top right. In Gmail the compose feature is in the same place. The YouTube app has an Upload option in the top right. So if you are going to borrow Google's interaction design you should put it in the same place. I remember reading about the idea of muscle memory that Google was trying to teach it users. Therefore when the user thinks new they will map that idea to the same touch activities in every app. One thing that has always worried me a little is the whole idea of a menu button. Nothing on the screen tells the user that there is a menu attached to your app. You just have to hope they are smart enough to try and tap that menu button. If they aren't then your app is useless to them. If the add button is very frequently used I would recommend putting a Button or ImageButton on the bottom of the screen. This would be the same as the bottom ToolBar on the iPhone (I think that is what its called). Of course if you do that you should also duplicate the add ability in the menu for those used to the standard action. I am hoping the Android community will come together on the subject of interaction design. Its going to take developers making apps with good usability for Android to beat iPhones market share. Kyle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
[android-developers] Re: Android Books?...
There really aren't any good Android books out there. I bought two of them and they are just poor copies of what Google wrote for developers. If you want to build games you should look for books on making games with open gl es. You should be able to find info on the internet about any Android specific open gl implementation. Good luck On Jan 5, 3:37 pm, Duey Oxburger cg-art...@hotmail.com wrote: Can anyone recommend any good Android books for a beginner? I'm mostly interested in games... Thx All, D -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
