Code
1003
Duration
16 Hours
Description
During the last years the mobile telephone has evolved and become a sophisticated device allowing various types of communications. The mobile telephone is no longer just a handset for making phone calls. The hardware is no longer substantially different comparing with desktops. The emergence of the android platform that allows running Java SE applications on the one hand and the smooth internet connection on the other allow us to extend the powerful server side applications and place them in the hands of the mobile telephone's users. This course overviews the android platform, presents its capabilities and sets the foundation for the emergence of new innovative business related ideas.
Population
Managing Directors
Objectives
Become familiar with the android platform, understand its capabilities and be capable of exploring new business ideas related to this platform.
Prerequisites
Background in Business Development.
Topics
Types of Mobile Applications
Web Browser Based Applications
SMS Based Applications
MMS Based
Applications
IVR Based Applications
Native Applications
Hybrid Applications
Mobile Telephones Platforms Overview
Symbian
Java ME
Android
Bada
Windows Mobile 7
iPhone
Blackberry
Palm
Android Platform Technical Overview
What is Android?
The Android Software Stack
Linux
C Libraries
Delvik VM
Java Libraries
User Applications
SQLite
Webkit Browser
Files System
The Android Platform Capabilities
GPS
OpenGL Graphics
Camera
Accelerometer
Compass
Telephony
WiFi
Bluetooth
Vibration
Background Applications
VoIP
XML based Compelling
UI
Webview
Media
Scripting
Widgets
Android Services
Creating Services
Background Tasks
Local Services
Remote
Services
Samples
World of Web Services
What are Web Services?
Googe Apps
Google Maps
Google Streetview
Social Networks
Facebook
Twitter
Linkedin
Google Goggles
Android Content Providers
Content Providers Architecture
REST Access
Sample Applications
Applications Lifecycle
Activities & Applications
Lifecycle Overview
Intent
Architecture
Intent Filter
Available Intentions
Start Applications
Samples
Background Applications
Location Based Applications
LocationManager
Google Maps
Map Controller
Maps Overlay
Address
LocationListener
Sample Applications