Since the early days of the OS, widgets for Android have allowed users to engage with their favourite apps, from the comfort of their homescreen. So how do you create an Android widget? For the ...

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When people ask me why I prefer Android over that (cough, cough) other mobile platform, the answer is a little complicated. Sure, I like the diversity and different options Android affords me in terms ...

Smartphones are no longer a part of our lives — they are an extension. Android devices, in particular, have long been celebrated for their unparalleled customizability. While Apple has made strides in ...

Android menus display options for your users, so the user can navigate through your app. You create a dynamic menu in the Android app resource file and call the menu you want when the user makes a ...

We've transitioned from using smartphones as fun ways to text and call our loved ones to them being widely applauded as multipurpose tools. The improvements in processing power and advancements in ...

Developing apps for the Android platform allows you to handle various media types users have on mobile devices, including image files. With a few additions to the Java code for an Android app, you can ...