Update to the bestseller now features the latest release of the Android platformAndroid is a powerful, flexible, open source platform for mobile devices and its popularity is growing at an unprecedented pace. This update to the bestselling first edition dives in to cover the exciting new features of the latest release of the Android mobile platform.Providing in-depth coverage of how to build mobile applications using the next major release of the Android SDK, this invaluable resource takes a hands-on approach to discussing Android with a series of projects, each of which introduces a new feature and highlights techniques and best practices to get the most out of Android.The Android SDK is a powerful, flexible, open source platform for mobile devicesShares helpful techniques and best practices to maximize the capabilities of AndroidExplains the possibilities of Android through the use of a series of detailed projectsDemonstrates how to create real-world mobile applications for Android phonesIncludes coverage of the latest version of AndroidProviding concise and compelling examples, Professional Android Application Development is an updated guide aimed at helping you create mobile applications for mobile devices running the latest version of Android.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.