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4 first impressions of Android 2.2 Froyo

The Android 2.2 update ("Froyo") arrived on my first-generation Droid yesterday evening. Here's my first impressions: It's more responsive Froyo is certainly smoother than Android 2.1. Menus pop. The subtle stuttering that used to occur as I swiped through pages appears to be gone. Is it faster? Sure seems like… Read more

Android Database Tutorial

I've posted a new Android Database Tutorial at: https://www.anotherandroidblog.com/2010/08/04/android-database-tutorial/ Here's the low down: This tutorial will cover the basics of using the SQLite database tools in Android. I am going to try to organize this tutorial so that it is easy to navigate, for myself and others, to use as… Read more

How To Read O’Reilly eBooks on Your Android Device

Download Your EPUB Directly from oreilly.com This section describes how to download EPUB files from your oreilly.com account directly to your device and import them into the Aldiko reader. The instructions assume you already own the EPUB that you'd like you read on your Android device. If you prefer an Android… Read more

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News & Commentary

Four short links: 18 August 2010

BBC Dimensions -- brilliant work, a fun site that lets you overlay familiar plcaes with famous and notable things so you can get a better sense of how large they are. Example: the Colossus of Rhodes straddling O'Reilly HQ, the Library of Alexandria vs the Google campus, and New Orleans Mardi Gras began at the headquarters of Fred Phelps's...

Four short links: 12 August 2010

A Review of Verizon and Google's Net Neutrality Proposal (EFF) -- a mixture of good and bad, is the verdict. I am ready to give Google credit for getting Network Neutrality back on the regulatory agenda, whether or not this proposal was a strawman. Ten Principles for Opening Up Government Information (Sunlight Foundation) -- We have updated and expanded...

OSCON Day 3 Recap

OSCON 2010 provided hundreds of sessions covering open source languages and platforms, practical tutorials that go deep into technical skill and best practices, inspirational keynote presentations, an Expo Hall featuring dozens of the latest projects and products, fun networking events and activities, and the best "hallway track" around.

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Experts

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.

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.

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