10 Top Android App Development Tutorials For Newbies

Android app development is one of the foremost choices for any programmer nowadays. The number of apps available on Google Play have been increasing each day, which shows the number of developers interested in the platform. So, here are 10 tutorials for beginners starting with Android app development.

1. OpenGL ES 2.0: This tutorial will teach you to create a simple Android app using the OpenGL ES 2.0 API.

2. Android Development Tutorial: If you want to use Eclipse to create applications for the Android platform then this is the tutorial that you need.

3. Using Facebook SDK in Android development: This tutorial teaches you how to create an Android application that can login to Facebook and get the user’s Facebook ID.

4. Drawing with Canvas in Android, Saving your drawings: As the name suggests, this is a tutorial on drawin with canvas on Android. It is one out of a series of tutorials on the same topic.

5. Android Google Maps Tutorial: Navigation is a big part of many apps nowadays and this tutorial teaches you how to integrate Google maps into an Android app.

6. Working With Android Contacts: This tutorial teaches you about working with the contacts database for Android. A basic understanding of SQLite is required for this tutorial.

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7 Useful HTML5 Frameworks For Mobile Development!

Frameworks are important for any developer. While you would most probably know about popular HTML5 frameworks like jQuery Mobile, Kendo UI and others, there are some lesser known frameworks that can fit the bill. Here are seven such lesser known HTML5 frameworks that can be used for mobile app development!

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Are You An Android App Developer? Here Are 10 Tips To Improve Performance!

Android is a rapidly evolving platform. The OS gives endless opportunities to developers to build some real amazing apps, provided they are up-to-date with everything that exists or comes up in the world of Android. If you're an Android developer, performance of your app is perhaps the most important thing that can make or break your app. Here are some tips for you!

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Top 10 Best Android KitKat Smartphones In India!

There's no denying the fact that Android as an operating system is currently the hot favourite among both smartphone and tablet users. More and more people are increasingly accepting the platform as a preferred choice. Android is also quick to respond to its growing fan base by bringing out timely updates that further increase its functionality. Android Kitkat is the latest version of the OS, and is quite the rage among people across the globe. We have compiled here a list of 10 of the biggest smartphones in market today having Kitkat under the hood!

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Smartphones under Rs 15,000 are many, but the best is Motorola's Moto G, for now.

MOTOROLA MOTO G
Rs 12,499
Specs: 4.5 inch display; 5 MP camera; Android KitKat; 1.2GHz quad core processor; 8GB storages battery

Motorola has returned to the Indian smartphone market with its budget phone - the Moto G. The company is also gearing up for the launch of its much acclaimed Moto X in India. We bring you our experience of the Moto G.

Design & Hardware:This is a budget phone with the look and feel of a premium handset, which rightaway gives it an edge over its rivals. The Moto G's 4.5 inch 720 p LCD panel feels superior to the competition

 and dares to compete with last year's flagship devices. The colours appear rich and the text is crisp. The touch response is good and the device can be operated with a single hand. The edges are smooth, while there is a slight curve at the back. The matt finish back panel is removable giving access to the two SIM card slots. It has a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage.

Software & Performance:The Moto G excels in almost every department. Though it ran Android Jelly Bean when it was launced, the KitKat version is already available for upgrade. It has a neat, simple user interface. There is a shortcut icon in the notification bar providing shortcuts to WiFi, settings, airplane mode, etc. The main app tray lists the pre-installed and downloaded apps. There is a Moto Migrate app pre-installed that helps to transfer old data from an Android smartphone to this one. (However, it failed to work for me.) Through seven days of testing, the phone didn't slow down even once. At times though it did lose data connectivity. I was able to play games and switch between multiple apps running in the background.

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