Location Sensors, Maps, and Fragments

This section begins with an overview of sensors, maps, and fragments. Sensors are hardware built in to the mobile device to allow an app to capture environmental data. Maps are used to display data that can be enhanced by a visual representation of its location. Finally, fragments are a newer approach to coding Android Activities.

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