Preface
Android is the fastest growing mobile operating system (OS). With more than 800,000 applications available in the Google Play store, the Android ecosystem is growing as well. There is enough diversity in device features and wireless carriers to appeal to just about anyone.
Netbooks have always been a natural platform to adopt Android, but the liveliness behind Android has fed the growth further into tablets, televisions, and even automobiles. Many of the world’s largest corporations—from banks to fast food chains to airlines—have established a presence in Android and offer compatible services. Android developers have many opportunities, and relevant apps reach more people than ever before, increasing the satisfaction of creating a relevant ...
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