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Jan 9, 2012 | No Comments
An enjoyable, understandable, and eye-catching user interface is a key part of getting users to love your app. Users today expect a polished multimedia experience on their mobile device, and animation is a core part of that. The Android operating system is at the forefront of tablet and smartphone technology, and there is a plethora of opportunities for developing exciting applications with animation. Android 3.0 Animations Beginner’s Guide will introduce each of the most popular animation techniques to you. Using step-by-step instructions, you will learn how to create interactive dynamic forms, moving graphics, and 3D motion. You will be taken on a journey from simple stop motion animations and fades, through to moving input forms, then on to 3D motion and game graphics. In this book, you will create standalone animated graphics, three-dimensional lifts, fades, and spins. You will become adept at moving and transforming form data to bring boring old input forms and displays to life. Learn how game programmers create fast animations on the fly, and also build live wallpapers to liven up your users home-screens! If you are tired of writing lifeless interfaces and want to add some animated excitement, this is the book for you! A step-by step guide for creating, testing, and making use of stunning animations for android applications and games. What you will learn from this book Create animated graphics from a set of still images Fade between graphical elements Move, distort, and generally mess around with parts of your user interface Create Dazzling 3D motion with a few simple principles Strip back the Android user interface to create fast animated graphics on the fly Experience striking results by changing your animation’s rhythm Create a live wallpaper to bring motion to your home-screen Design your animations to look great and work well on different Android devicesa Download ebook: Android 3.0 Animations: Beginner’s Guide If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Dec 26, 2011 | No Comments
Behold the MOTOROLA XOOM — a powerful, lightweight tablet with a large screen to showcase your media, facilitate video chats, and so much more. Whether you have a Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G XOOM, here’s where you’ll learn to set it up. Browse the web, download apps, take and share photos and video, watch movies, read e-books, listen to music, and customize your XOOM. Take a test drive — learn what all the lights, buttons, and ports are for and how to understand the XOOM’s messages You’re so connected — hook up your XOOM to a keyboard and mouse, HDTV, sound system, digital camera, desktop PC, smartphone, and oh yes — the Internet Connect with people, too — your XOOM keeps you in touch via e-mail, contacts, Google Calendar, and social networks Media mania — play your music or radio, record movies, shoot and share photos, read e-books, and navigate with maps Tweak time — customize your XOOM, change settings, upgrade to Android 3.1, and keep your XOOM at the top of its game Open the book and find: How to get connected using Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G networks Advice on upgrading to the Android 3.1 OS How to connect the XOOM to the web using your phone’s data plan Help downloading and using apps on your XOOM How to shoot and share photos and video Tips on buying, organizing, and listening to music Cool customizations to spruce up your XOOM Navigate the multitouch interface, get connected, and manage e-mail Shoot stunning photos and HD video Fill your XOOM with apps, games, music, e-books, movies, and more Download ebook: Motorola XOOM For Dummies If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Dec 26, 2011 | No Comments
Behold the MOTOROLA XOOM — a powerful, lightweight tablet with a large screen to showcase your media, facilitate video chats, and so much more. Whether you have a Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G XOOM, here’s where you’ll learn to set it up. Browse the web, download apps, take and share photos and video, watch movies, read e-books, listen to music, and customize your XOOM. Take a test drive — learn what all the lights, buttons, and ports are for and how to understand the XOOM’s messages You’re so connected — hook up your XOOM to a keyboard and mouse, HDTV, sound system, digital camera, desktop PC, smartphone, and oh yes — the Internet Connect with people, too — your XOOM keeps you in touch via e-mail, contacts, Google Calendar, and social networks Media mania — play your music or radio, record movies, shoot and share photos, read e-books, and navigate with maps Tweak time — customize your XOOM, change settings, upgrade to Android 3.1, and keep your XOOM at the top of its game Open the book and find: How to get connected using Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G networks Advice on upgrading to the Android 3.1 OS How to connect the XOOM to the web using your phone’s data plan Help downloading and using apps on your XOOM How to shoot and share photos and video Tips on buying, organizing, and listening to music Cool customizations to spruce up your XOOM Navigate the multitouch interface, get connected, and manage e-mail Shoot stunning photos and HD video Fill your XOOM with apps, games, music, e-books, movies, and more Download ebook: Motorola XOOM For Dummies If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Dec 10, 2011 | No Comments
Android in Practice is a treasure trove of Android goodness, with over 90 tested, ready-to-use techniques including complete end-to-end example applications and practical tips for real world mobile application developers. Written by real world Android developers, this book addresses the trickiest questions raised in forums and mailing lists. Using an easy-to-follow problem/solution/discussion format, it dives into important topics not covered in other Android books, like advanced drawing and graphics, testing and instrumentation, building and deploying applications, and using alternative languages. Download ebook: Android in Practice If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Dec 1, 2011 | No Comments
This completely revised and updated edition of the highly successful UMTS Signaling provides a deep insight into all aspects of UMTS signalling. The chapter structure has been reworked for improved “usability” for readers, as well as including many new features and updates. The successful trial, deployment, operation and troubleshooting of 3G or UMTS infrastructures and applications is the biggest challenge facing today’s mobile communications. Network element instability, network element and multi-vendor interoperability, configuration and network planning faults are just a few of the challenges affecting performance and profitability that need to be addressed. This book is an invaluable guide to resolving such problems. Highlights of the Second Edition: Includes new information and scenarios on HSPA / HSDPA / HSUPA, and IMS Covers not only WCDMA, but also TD-SCDMA issues Contains up-to-date information on releases 5 and 6, and includes a new chapter on the future releases 7 and 8 Provides crucial information for network operators and equipment suppliers keen to understand how to handle and analyse UMTS signaling procedures in order to get the network into operation, detect errors and troubleshoot faults Uses first hand, real world information to explain issues which are unclear in the standards Includes comprehensive descriptions and documentation of UMTS reference scenarios for different UMTS procedures The unified comprehensive approach taken by the authors makes this book essential reading for engineers in network operators, integrators or system suppliers who need to be at the cutting edge of this technology. It will also be an invaluable resource for postgraduates on telecommunications courses, especially those with a focus on signal analysis. About the Author Ralf Kreher works as a Solution Architect for Tektronix’ Mobile Protocol Test (MPT) business with a focus on UMTS Performance Measurement and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) implementation. Previously hewas head of the MPT Customer Training Department for almost four years and was responsible for a world-class seminar portfolio for mobile technologies and measurement products. Before joining Tektronix, Kreher held a trainer assignment for switching equipment at Teles AG, Berlin. Kreher holds a Communication Engineering Degree of the University of Applied Science, Deutsche Telekom Leipzig. He is internationally recognized as an author of the following books: UMTS Signaling (Wiley) and UMTS Performance Measurement. A Practical Guide to KPIs for the UTRAN Environment (Wiley). He currently resides in Germany. Torsten Ruedebusch is head of the Knowledgeware and Training Department for Tektronix’ Mobile Protocol Test business (MPT). He is responsible for providing leading edge technology and product seminars and the creation of knowledgeware products, from the extensive Tektronix’ expertise. Before joining Tektronix, Ruedebusch held an application engineer assignment at Siemens CTE. Ruedebusch holds a Communication Engineering degree from the Technical College Deutsche Telekom, Berlin. He currently resides in Germany. Download ebook: UMTS Signaling: UMTS Interfaces, Protocols, Message Flows and Procedures Analyzed and Explained, 2nd Edition If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Nov 26, 2011 | No Comments
This book provides state-of-the-art scientific and engineering research findings and developments in the area of mobile robotics and associated support technologies. The book contains peer reviewed articles presented at the Clawar 2008 conference. Robots are no longer confined to industrial manufacturing environments with a great deal of interest being invested in the use of robots outside the factory environment. “The Clawar Conference Series”, established as a high profile international event, acts as a platform for the dissemination of research and development findings and supports such a trend to address the current interest in mobile robotics in meeting the needs of mankind in various sectors of the society. These include personal care, public health, and services in the domestic, public and industrial environments. The editors of the book have extensive research experience and publications in the area of robotics specifically in mobile robotics, and their experience is reflected in the careful editing of the contents in the book. Download ebook: Mobile Robotics: Solutions and Challenges, Proceedings of the Twelfth International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies For Mobile M If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Nov 7, 2011 | No Comments
If you’ve been developing for the competitive iPhone marketplace, this book will help you leverage your iOS skills on a fast-growing new platform: Windows Phone 7 (WP7). If you’re a .NET programmer, it will help you build advanced WP7 mobile solutions that reflect valuable lessons learned by iOS developers. If you’re a mobile development manager, it offers indispensable insights for planning cross-platform projects. Kevin Hoffman guides you through the entire WP7 Software Development Kit (SDK), showing how it resembles Apple’s iOS SDK, where it differs, and how to build production-quality WP7 apps that sell. Step by step, you’ll master each technology you’ll need, including C#, Silverlight, and XAML. Every new concept is introduced along with all the tools and background needed to apply it. Hoffman’s practical insights extend into every facet of WP7 development: building user interfaces; hardware and device services; WP7’s unique Application Tiles; Push Notifications; the Phone Execution Model, local storage, smart clients, Model-View-View Model (MVVM) design, security, social gaming, testing, debugging, deployment, and more. A pleasure to read and packed with realistic examples, this is the most useful WP7 development book you can find. · Compare Apple’s Objective-C and Microsoft’s C#: “second cousins twice removed” · Build rich, compelling user interfaces based on Silverlight, XAML, and events · Move from Apple’s Xcode to Visual Studio 2010 and from Interface Builder to Expression Blend · Leverage hardware and device services, including the accelerometer, GPS, photos, contacts, e-mail, and SMS · Create dynamic application Tiles to appear on the Start screen · “Push” raw data notifications to running apps · Understand and use the WP7 phone execution model · Efficiently store and retrieve data on WP7 phones · Build “smart clients” that sync locally stored data with web services · Manage growing app complexity through “separation of concerns” and MVVM · Successfully deploy apps to the Marketplace Download ebook: Windows Phone 7 for iPhone Developers If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Nov 3, 2011 | No Comments
It’s a really good book for beginners; it sure beats reading the Google Android SDK docs and trying to make some sense of them…It was enjoyable reading this book, and all the examples are concise and to the point. The author does a great job conveying convoluted concepts simply, and that’s the true value of this book, especially to a beginner. Download ebook: The Busy Coder’s Guide to Android Development If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Oct 18, 2011 | No Comments
If you’re ready to jump in and build a working Android app, this book has all of the practical recipes you need to get the job done. You’ll work with the user interface, multitouch, location-aware apps, web services, device features—such as the camera, accelerometer, and GPS—and a lot more, including steps to package your app for sale in the Android Market. Packed with solutions contributed by the Android community, Android Cookbook is ideal for developers experienced with Android and other mobile platforms, as well Java programmers ready to use their skills in mobile app development. You’ll find hundreds of tested recipes that you can put to use immediately. Simply put, if this book doesn’t show you how to do it, then you probably don’t need it. Get guidelines and recipes for designing a successful Android app Work with UI controls, effective layouts, and graphical elements Create pinch screen gestures and views for horizontal and vertical orientation Build multimedia apps with audio, video, and more Focus on networked applications, as well as SMS- and cloud-based apps Build web services, such as selling books via Amazon, or buying and selling on eBay Create location-aware apps to find landmarks and resident services Download ebook: Android Cookbook If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Oct 16, 2011 | No Comments
As a compact, highly efficient, scalable operating system, Windows Embedded Compact 7 (WEC7) is one of the best options for developing a new generation of network-enabled, media-rich, and service-oriented devices. This in-depth resource takes you through the benefits and capabilities of WEC7 so that you can start using this performance development platform today. Divided into several major sections, the book begins with an introduction and then moves on to coverage of OS design, application development, advanced application development, how to deploy WEC7 devices, and more. Examines the benefits of Windows Embedded Compact 7 (WEC7) Reviews the various elements of OS design, including configuring and building a customized OS runtime image, using debugging and remote tools, and more Explains how to develop native code applications with Visual Studio 2010, develop database applications with SQL server compact, and use the application deployment option Discusses how to deploy a WEC device, use the boot loader, launch WEC using BIOSLoader, and deploy a WEC power toy If you’re interested in learning more about embedded development or you’re seeking a higher performance development platform, then this is the book for you. Download ebook: Professional Windows Embedded Compact 7 If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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