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Android Maps Application Crashing

Hi, I have written a simple Android App to display a google map.This app will be modified to support POIs.When I try to run it on emulator 2.1.It fails.I have set all the required permissions and have obtained a debug key from Google.I'm targeting Google API Level 7. I have attached… Read more

Help - Android App question from a Newbie!

Hi, A daft question from a newbie I'm afraid. I have built my app and am just packaging it. How much of the personal information that I fill in on my signature key can someone see if they download my app? Am I better to use a 'Username/codename' etc instead?… Read more

Mobile accelerometers and gyroscopes explained

Every once in a while I make a point to marvel at the technology now at my fingertips. Otherwise, I won't appreciate the stuff. For example, pick up a modern mobile phone -- an iPhone or Android device will do -- and think about it for a second. It senses… Read more

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News & Commentary

Four short links: 28 July 2010

The end of the road for the Nexus One (LWN) -- The pessimistic among us can be forgiven for concluding that the battle for open handsets is being lost. The carriers determine which devices will be successful in the market, and they have absolutely no interest in openness. Customers are irresistibly drawn to heavily advertised, shiny devices with low...

Four short links: 27 July 2010

Digital Continuity Conference Proceedings -- proceedings from a New Zealand conference on digital archiving, preservation, and access for archives, museums, libraries, etc. What Are The Scaling Issues to Keep in Mind While Developing a Social Network Feed? (Quora) -- insight into why you see the failwhale. (via kellan on Twitter) Fan Feeding Frenzy -- Amanda Palmer sells $15k in...

Why fragmentation is a good sign for Android

Author Marko Gargenta says Android fragmentation is a sign the project is accomplishing its goal of appearing on many devices and platforms. In this video interview, he talks about Android's growing popularity and why fragmentation was built into the nature of the project.

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Experts

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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