Android

What’s the story with Android Layouts?

I suppose the first question we ask is what were Google thinking in coming up with their own mechanism for Layout, Style and Themes. Was CSS not good enough? I suppose like everything its a different “platform” and this requires a different set of tools. But why are you making...

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Welcome!

Hi there folks, This is a blog that will address all things Mobile, in particular my experience with iPhone, Android and HTML5 Development. Years ago we had the concept of browser wars – now we are looking at Mobile OS wars. While Apple seem to be winning out at the...

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Tablet devices are mainstream

Its quite plausible, that we have at last found a device that is both mobile and usable for all things entertaining. Laptop devices have replaced the desktop computer, and now are we are we see such a shift to Tablet computing? While desktop computers still have their place, is it...

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Android Development on Android

On my mission, to figure out if I could practically code anywhere… using my Tablet (Transformer Prime). I found the following tools, that seem to work well..on initial review. Deeper dives into these tools will show more. AIDE – Android Java IDE AGIT – Git Client The AIDE App actually...

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The Tablet Wars

From looking at the Android market and its growth, it would seem its finding it difficult to compete in this market with Apple. In order to compete potentially with Kindles Fire phenomenal growth, e.g. in the 7inch form factor, it is rumoured (probably a little more concrete then a rumour)...

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Good news for Android, maybe!

Google Chrome Just Passed Internet Explorer To Become The World’s Most Popular Web Browser Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/google-overtakes-internet-explorer-as-most-popular-browser-2012-5#ixzz1vbl6URta This certainly helps the case for the Android OS, in that users who use tablets, are in the main looking at better way to navigate the web. If this is their main use...

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Nexus 7: the game changer

I’ve being saying this to all my clients recently, the Android business is about to change. Why? The Nexus 7 is going to fuel the growth of Tablet use. The 7inch form factor, combined with accessible price and excellent spec, will find a new market that has not yet enganged...

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