Android Updates

Job Title       :    Android Developer (SDK) Experience :    3 to 4 years Location      :    Bangalore Skills            :      Android Roles and Responsibilities: 3 – 4 years of relevant experience in Android development Has released a few application on Android & has Solid understanding of the Android platform,  Android SDK Knowledge and experience in at least one object oriented programming language and related framework Shown success as an individual contributor as well as team player. Have consistently demonstrated ability and commitment to deliver on major releases. Exercised exemplary development practices including design specification, coding standards, unit testing, and code reviews. Willingness to "go the extra mile" when needed. Exposure to Google Maps API’s a plus Development of Android based applications using Andri...

Mobile phone users in India may need to wait until Diwali to get their hands on a smartphone based on the just-announced Android Go platform, Google’s latest attempt at tapping the low-cost or entry-level segment. Industry experts and analysts said unlike the failed Android One system, Android Go doesn’t dictate hardware standards, allowing Google’s partner handset makers to differentiate their devices from products of rivals on price and experience even while using the same OS. Indian handset vendors Micromax, Lava and Karbonn, which are major players in the mass market segment that Google wants to target and were also its partners for  Android  One, said Thursday they are looking forward to working with the US company’s new OS. However, analysts said they may be wary about committing investments for creating another set of Android devices on top of the existing ones, having tasted failure once. “Android Go could come to India around Diwali. I...

Skills and Responsibilities you need to be an Android Devleoper It is a wonderful time to be an  Android developer . The technology is evolving and exciting, new devices are  popping up  all over the place and there is a very high demand for developers. With hundreds of millions of users around the world, the possibilities for  gainful employment  seem endless. Who is Android Developer? Android developer  is responsible for developing applications for device powered by the  Android operating system . An Android developer must pay special attention to the application’s compatibility with multiple versions of Android and device types. They must also have a strong understanding of the  patterns  and  practices  that revolve around such a platform. The mobile apps we use every day have changed the way we conduct business, the way we  communicate  and  consume entertainment , the way we learn things about ...

1 .  What is a ContentProvider and what is it typically used for? A ContentProvider manages access to a structured set of data. It encapsulates the data and provide mechanisms for defining data security. ContentProvider is the standard interface that connects data in one process with code running in another process. 2.  There are four Java classes related to the use of sensors on the Android platform. List them and explain the purpose of each. The four Java classes related to the use of sensors on the Android platform areL Sensor : Provides methods to identify which capabilities are available for a specific sensor. SensorManager : Provides methods for registering sensor event listeners and calibrating sensors. SensorEvent : Provides raw sensor data, including information regarding accuracy. SensorEventListene r: Interface that defines callback methods that will receive sensor event notifications. 3.  Under what condition could the code samp...