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Java or C++ for 3D programming on Android?

I'm wondering what Android developers think of the Native Development Kit (NDK), which allows you to write C/C++ code instead of Java. Is the NDK only appropriate for porting an existing code base? Would it make sense to use it when writing a new Android-only game from scratch? Personally I'm… Read more

Where are the missing apps from Best Android Apps?

In the index of Best Android Apps, we included QR Codes for all the apps listed. Open up Barcode Scanner, scan the QR code, and follow the link. However, at the time of the book's writing, some of the apps were unavailable. As those apps come available, we'll post links… Read more

when will Android support Chinese input as iPhone does?

My Droid only has two Language input tyep, English or Spanish. My friend's iPhone has at least dozens of Language input type, including Chinese and Chinese stroke input type. I searched Android web site, could not find the plan when it will support Chinese or other language input. Any help… Read more

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Ebook Reseller Wishlist/Scorecard

I spend a lot of time talking with companies that want to resell O'Reilly ebooks. Some are large companies you've certainly heard of, others are small startups that haven't yet...

Four short links: 7 June 2010

UKI: Simple UI Kit for Complex Web Apps -- Uki is a fast and simple JavaScript user interface toolkit for desktop-like web applications. It comes with a rich view-component library ranging from Slider to List and SplitPane. Includes the now-ubiquitous Mail.app mockup, which has become to UI library webpages what the bucket of grease and dirt is to household...

Brian Sawyer, co-author of Best Android Apps, shares his 5 favorite apps

Gizmodo says: "O'Reilly makes some of the best tech books around, so we were super excited to hear about their new title Best Android Apps: The Guide for Discriminating Downloaders. Here are ten of those best Android apps for ten different activities." Get your copy today.

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Maximiliano Firtman is a developer focused in mobile and RIA development. He is a professor in web and mobile technologies, and founder of ITMaster Professional Training. He is author of many books in Spanish, including Java ME, ASP.NET, AJAX Professional Web 2.0 and he is working in a Flex 4 framework book.

Ken Yarmosh is a product strategist and technology connoisseur who launches awesome iPad, iPhone, Android, and web apps. Over the course of his career, he's created amazing digital experiences with a diverse set of clients ranging from some of the biggest personalities in media to the hottest tech startups.

Brian Sawyer is an editor for O'Reilly Media's Head First division.

Jonathan Stark is a web developer and leading expert on publishing desktop data to the web. He is a regular speaker at the FileMaker Developer Conference, and is a tech editor for php|architect and FileMaker Advisor magazines.

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