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2013-05-21 17:33:59 (8 comments, 40 reshares, 142 +1s)

As we did last year, we're making the Android sessions from Google I/O 2013 available for your listening pleasure via the Android Developers Live podcast: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AndroidDevelopersLivePodcast

We'll continue to update the podcast daily with new sessions as we convert them. 

2013-05-20 18:25:50 (40 comments, 451 reshares, 1475 +1s)

There were over 30 #Android  sessions at #IO13 , about half of which where live streamed, but all of which were recorded. Those videos are now available on YouTube for your viewing pleasure - and all have been collected here in this handy playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWz5rJ2EKKc9WGUwq2gQ-coU3fSyexgOx

We've also created a few smaller, more easily digestible playlists including:
Android Design:
 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWz5rJ2EKKc-qVhMuAprIFYFbCotdgJKq
Android Development:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWz5rJ2EKKc9rkwO9yBosRvkQBJd5utmR
Google Play services:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWz5rJ2EKKc_1yoh25u-OilR1YAL_374S
Android Distribution:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWz5rJ2EKKc-1WjgQqL0B4OQtbLfhMlB2

2013-05-17 19:06:45 (3 comments, 13 reshares, 68 +1s)

#BizDevBytes : Subscription Billing and Tablet Design

The Evernote team discusses their approach to monetization and how using Google Play billing has significantly reduced customer churn.  They also discuss how focusing on the tablet experience has helped grow their business.

BizDevBytes: Subscription Billing and Tablet Design - Evernote

#io13  

2013-05-17 19:03:32 (2 comments, 10 reshares, 59 +1s)

#BizDevBytes : Going Global

+Koh Kim and Yoshitsugu Hirotaka explain how you can expand to Korea and Japan. Learn some pro tips on localizing and publishing your game or app. 

BizDevBytes: Going Global

#io13  

2013-05-17 18:59:31 (2 comments, 11 reshares, 57 +1s)

#BizDevBytes : Listening to Users on Google Play

+James Jerlecki of TextPlus discusses how the TextPlus team uses customer feedback in the product development process. Everyone from the engineering to product team at TextPlus monitors feedback to make TextPlus great.

BizDevBytes: Listening to Users on Google Play - Text Plus

#io13  

2013-05-17 18:52:25 (2 comments, 11 reshares, 37 +1s)

#BizDevBytes : Keeping Users Engaged and Coming Back

Building great products is key, but to ensure that your users love and actually use them is critical. Kushagra Shrivastava from our marketing team talks about how you can boost engagement and keep users coming back to your product.

BizDevBytes: Keeping Users Engaged and Coming Back

#io13  

2013-05-17 18:40:46 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

If you're still at Google #io13 , make sure you come and try out the simultaneous multiplayer experience on level 3. It's along the far wall next to the Google Play EDU area. 

2013-05-17 18:02:30 (10 comments, 13 reshares, 61 +1s)

At Google I/O we announced some great new features in Google Play to help take control of your app publishing, gain insight into your users, and expand your app’s success globally.

One of the features you'll want to check out is a new Designed for Tablets view of Google Play's top charts. This new view highlights your tablet-optimized app for tablet users, and you can be part of it just by addressing any Tablet Optimization Tips listed for your app in the Developer Console.

Other new features include beta testing and staged rollout, for controlled distribution to users; localization improvements, including being able to purchase translations right from the Developer Console; new analytics and monetization features, including revenue reports in the Developer Console; test purchases for In-app Billing, and more.  

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2013-05-17 00:09:49 (14 comments, 72 reshares, 305 +1s)

#BizDevBytes : Building a Beautiful Android App

Sam Shank, and Justin Shultz from HotelTonight discuss how they built a beautiful Android app. They share how incorporating Android Design Guidelines and optimizing for tablet devices is helping HotelTonight grow.

BizDevBytes: Building a Beautiful Android App - HotelTonight

#io13  

2013-05-17 00:04:03 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 38 +1s)

#BizDevBytes : Responsive Brand Focused Design 

+kate harris and +Farah Assir discuss how re-designing their app to follow the Android design guide led to a more intuitive user experience and drove explosive user growth.They also discuss how the app allows the New York Times brand to shine while adhering to Android design principles.

BizDevBytes: Responsive Brand Focused Design - NY Times

#io13  

2013-05-16 23:56:40 (5 comments, 18 reshares, 94 +1s)

#BizDevBytes : Beyond the Design Guide

+Chris Arvin discusses Expedia's approach to Android design and highlights how additional "nice-ities" in the app experience drive customer loyalty and user growth.

BizDevBytes: Beyond the Design Guide - Expedia

#io13  

2013-05-16 22:07:32 (5 comments, 17 reshares, 141 +1s)

I've just come off stage after presenting my #IO13 session, Android Protips 3: Making Apps Work Like Magic.

The video should be up soon, but in the meantime you can check out the slides along with some notes in this gallery.

Oh, and if you did watch - please take a moment to rate my session and provide some feedback: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/326454327

Hope you all enjoyed it!

2013-05-16 19:21:58 (6 comments, 21 reshares, 130 +1s)

Some of the most exciting Android announcements at Google I/O this year are part of Google Play services release v3.1.

New APIs include the new Google Play games services, updated location APIs, new Google Cloud Messaging features, and Cross-Platform Single Sign-On for Google+.

Google Play services 3.1 is already rolled out to Android devices across the world.

Link: http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2013/05/social-gaming-location-and-more-in.html

2013-05-16 19:48:17 (4 comments, 13 reshares, 120 +1s)

Our second #BizDevBytes  features CEO and Co-Founder of Any.DO +Omer Perchik.

Any.DO has taken user engagement to new heights by deeply integrating with the OS. 

BizDevBytes: Maximizing Engagement - Any.DO

#io13  

2013-05-16 18:47:11 (15 comments, 37 reshares, 187 +1s)

We're very excited to announce a new video series we call #BizDevBytes . 

These short episodes highlight strategies for success with a strong focus on the business side of things.

In our first episode +Kristin George, head of product at TuneIn discusses how you can help drive user engagement with thoughtful design.

BizDevBytes: Driving Engagement with Design - TuneIn 

#io13  

2013-05-15 21:39:40 (24 comments, 11 reshares, 275 +1s)

Hopefully you're all enjoying day one of our live-streamed #IO13 . Don't forget that if you can watch a session, you can provide feedback -- so please rate the sessions you watch to help us create even better IO next year!

https://developers.google.com/events/io/

2013-05-15 21:02:40 (145 comments, 284 reshares, 974 +1s)

Introducing Android Studio: An IDE built for Android.

Today at Google I/O we announced a new IDE that’s built just for Android, and it’s available now as an early access preview. 

We’ve collaborated with JetBrains, creators of of IntelliJ IDEA, extending the Community Edition.  We’ve customized it for Android developers, from integrating a new build system to adding powerful editing and UI builder features all designed to simplify and optimize your Android app development.

If you’re interested in trying Android Studio, you can download it today for free. The download bundle includes includes everything you need, including the IDE, the latest SDK tools, the latest Android platform, and more.

Link: http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2013/05/android-studio-ide-built-for-android.html

2013-05-15 19:17:23 (166 comments, 732 reshares, 1720 +1s)

#DevBytes :  Android Studio

Earlier today we announced Android Studio. In this #DevByte , +Tor Norbye gives a quick preview of the IDE based on the community edition of IntelliJ. 

More info:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/studio.html

2013-05-15 16:47:17 (19 comments, 17 reshares, 67 +1s)

+Ellie Powers revealing new feature for the Google Play Developer Console, including the highly anticipated Beta Testing support.

Optimization tips to learn how you can make your apps more successful.
App translation service to get professional translations directly in the developer console.
Referral tracking to understand the effectiveness of each of your referral channels.
Revenue graphs provide rich graphs on revenue within the developer console.
Beta testing and staged rollouts so you can test your new releases with smaller groups of users.

#IO13   #Android  

2013-05-15 16:31:09 (104 comments, 119 reshares, 522 +1s)

Today we're announcing Android Studio - a fully featured IDE based on the community edition of IntelliJ.

2013-05-15 16:27:07 (15 comments, 8 reshares, 86 +1s)

Google Play game services offers cloud save, leaderboards, achievements, and multiplayer support!

We've got sessions all afternoon here at #IO13  so you can learn how to build awesome games using the new APIs!

2013-05-15 16:23:29 (3 comments, 12 reshares, 65 +1s)

Google Cloud Messaging now part of Google Play services -- and as a housewarming present it's bringing upstream and notification sync APIs!

Learn more in tomorrow's Google Cloud Messaging session:
https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/324893448

2013-05-15 16:17:59 (4 comments, 20 reshares, 69 +1s)

Awesome new Location Based Services now available as part of Google Play Services!

Including Fused Location Provider for easier, better, more efficient locations. Geofencing support, and Activity Recognition so you know not just where users are, but what they're doing!

Find out more about the new APIs in Beyond the Blue Dot: New Features in Android Location tomorrow morning!

https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/325337477

2013-05-15 16:13:46 (3 comments, 11 reshares, 76 +1s)

To go with those 900 million devices? 48 billion app installs. 

2013-05-15 16:11:17 (1 comments, 9 reshares, 82 +1s)

In 2013 we now have over 900 million Android device activations!

2013-05-15 16:09:32 (2 comments, 5 reshares, 44 +1s)

#IO13  Keynote starting now -- Android!
https://developers.google.com/events/io/

2013-05-15 14:49:40 (3 comments, 8 reshares, 72 +1s)

Google I/O is just under 2 hours away! As always we'll be streaming the keynote and dozens of technical sessions throughout the event.

Tune in to see what's new and noteworthy this year.

Link
https://developers.google.com/events/io/

#IO13   #Android  

2013-05-15 14:31:16 (4 comments, 6 reshares, 48 +1s)

The App Clinic at #IO13 !

If you're attending I/O you can experience The App Clinic live and in person Today at 12pm and Thursday at 12:30pm. +Reto Meier, +Ian Ni-Lewis, +Roman Nurik will be joined by other member of the Android Developer Relations team as we review apps live from the Google Play Office Hours area on the 3rd floor.

Don't want to miss it? You can add it to your schedule by following this link:
https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/562320589

Want your app to get the App Clinic treatment? If you're coming to I/O and want to book an appointment, let us know in the comments -- or come by and nominate yourself in person!

2013-05-14 16:40:29 (5 comments, 18 reshares, 81 +1s)

Building great apps means utilizing context. Check out this year's #IO13  sessions on Location and using Google Play Services to help create personalized experiences for Android developers.

Starting with +Rich Hyndman and +Reto Meier will introduce What's New in Google Play Services and +Waleed Kadous and +Jaikumar Ganesh take you Beyond the Blue Dot: New Features in Android Location.

Then we dive deeper with +Chris Broadfoot and +Ankur Kotwal to find out what happens When Android Meets Maps and learn Google+ Sign-In for Android Developers with +Lee Denison and +Wesley Tarle.

Links:
https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/325337477
https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/324498944
https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/325172829
https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/324806378
more »

2013-05-13 19:03:05 (7 comments, 43 reshares, 130 +1s)

Whether you're an expert #Android  developer looking for new tricks, or you're new to Android and want to become an expert, our advanced technical sessions at #IO13  will help you build apps that are better than just good.

+Reto Meier is back with the 3rd part of his Android Protips trilogy: Making Apps Work Like Magic and Android fan-favorites +Romain Guy and +Chet Haase will help you improve your  Android Graphics Performance and create A Moving Experience. 

+Adam Powell joins Romain to teach us about Writing Custom Views for Android and +Ficus Kirkpatrick introduces Volley as a way to add Easy, Fast Networking for Android to your app.

Learn that Androids Do Daydream with +Daniel Sandler, and for the truly hardcore amongst you check out High Performance Audio with +Glenn Kasten and +Raph Levien  and High Performance Applications with RenderScript withJason Sams... more »

2013-05-13 16:39:30 (13 comments, 75 reshares, 183 +1s)

Supporting your users in Google Play just got easier.

Starting today, all developers in Google Play can now reply to user reviews. You can reply to user reviews in the Google Play Developer Console, and your replies are shown publicly below the corresponding user review on Google Play.

Check out the post below for more information and tips on using this feature.

2013-05-12 18:37:20 (15 comments, 29 reshares, 94 +1s)

For most of you, building Android apps isn't just about fun - it's also a business. Join us on day 3 of #IO13  to learn how to make your app successful using Google Play as a distribution platform.

It's worth getting up early to hear +Ankit Jain explain the keys to Getting Discovered on Google Play before +Ellie Powers, +Riccardo Govoni, and +Miles Barr tell you What’s new for Developers in Google Play.

Then join +Bob Meese and +Ibrahim Elbouchikhi to learn how you can be Making Money on Google Play before +Yiwen Zhan and +Fabrice Di Meglio explain the art of Building Android Apps for a Global Audience.

Links:
https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/326335584 
https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/326455375
https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/326291452https:/... more »

2013-05-11 18:23:09 (10 comments, 51 reshares, 120 +1s)

Design is quickly becoming one of the most important elements to creating a successful Android app. Whether you're a design novice or UX veteran we've got sessions all of day 2 to help hone your skills at #IO13 .

Starting with Cognitive Science and Design with +Alex Faaborg before +Rachel Garb and +Helena Roeber teach us how to Enchant, Simplify, Amaze: (with) Android's Design Principles.

You'll learn how to perform Agile UX Research Practice in Android with +Miki Konno and +Bethany Fong, before +Jens Nagel and +Richard Fulcher explain how to build good Structure in Android App Design.

We finish the day with +Roman Nurik and +Nick Butcher as they show you how to put all this Android design into action with Android Design for UI Developers.

Link:
https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/326460111https:... more »

2013-05-10 17:30:27 (14 comments, 28 reshares, 112 +1s)

Are you an Android game developer? Would you like to be? Either way, we've got you covered on day 1 of #IO13  with 5 back-to-back sessions to help you build awesome games for Android.

We start with +Todd Kerpelman, +Steve Martin, and +David Santoro introducing New Developments in Mobile Gaming before +Dan Galpin, +Jaewoong Jung, and +Jennie Lees provide some Practical Android Games Development tips. 

+Bruno Oliveira, +Wolff Dobson, and +Dan Rodney then present Mobile Multiplayer Made Manageable before you learn some _Advanced Game Development Topics_ from +Tom Wilson and +Bruno Oliveira.

We finish off the day with +Dan Galpin and +Koh Kim who will show you how to Level Up Your Android Game.

Links:
https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/324858737
https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/326367481https:/... more »

2013-05-09 21:39:39 (1 comments, 47 reshares, 83 +1s)

Everything you need to know to enjoy Google I/O, in person or online.
 
Link  http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2013/05/android-at-google-io-2013.html

2013-05-09 16:54:49 (12 comments, 44 reshares, 121 +1s)

The #IO13 #Android app is now available for download on Google Play!

It supports devices running Android 2.3+, and is optimized for phones and tablets of all shapes and sizes.

Install it now to view the conference agenda and create your own schedule,  View detailed session, code lab, office hours, and speaker information.

Once I/O starts you'll also be able to guide yourself using the vector-based conference map, get session start reminders, keep up with announcements from the I/O team during the conference, and play live session video streams on your Android 3.0+ devices!

Stay tuned for more details on how we implemented these (and more) features, when we open source the app a few weeks after the conference.

For now, enjoy, and hope to see you at #io13!

Link... more »

2013-05-09 16:43:18 (3 comments, 13 reshares, 55 +1s)

Watch Google I/O Live

Even if you can't join us in San Francisco this year, you can enjoy a selection of the best content at I/O as we stream it live as part of Google Developers Live (GDL).

As well as the keynote, there will be 4 channels of technical content (including the big Android room), one-on-one product deep dives, executive interviews, and Sandbox walkthroughs from the GDL stage.

You’ll be able to see the feed on the Google I/O homepage and in the I/O mobile app. And of course, every Google I/O technical session will be recorded and posted to GDL and YouTube channel.

Link http://googledevelopers.blogspot.com/2013/05/were-going-live-from-google-io.html

2013-05-08 16:29:19 (27 comments, 23 reshares, 96 +1s)

This year's Android Fireside Chat is being hosted by +Reto Meier, and he wants your help to come up with questions to ask the expert panel of Android tech leads!

We'll be doing some in person questions, but we want to know what burning questions you want to ask the brains behind the Android framework. Ever wondered why something works the way it does? Or the history behind a framework feature or UX decision? Let us know in the comments.

Link https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/326425499

2013-05-01 18:45:14 (23 comments, 33 reshares, 140 +1s)

We're thrilled to be able to share the #Android sessions for Google I/O 2013! We've got over 30 sessions covering everything design, development, and distribution.

We'll be live streaming about half the sessions, but rest assured -- the remainder will be available for viewing on YouTube.

Link: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions#t-android

Which session are you looking forward to the most? Be sure to build your personal session schedule!

#IO13 #AndroidDev

2013-04-29 13:48:02 (24 comments, 13 reshares, 64 +1s)

Hey multilingual #androiddev   - Recently, we launched a new feature to automatically translate user reviews in the Google Play Developer Console. We heard your feedback that for those of you who speak multiple languages, you wanted to turn off translations for all of the languages you speak, not just the language you use for the UI of your Developer Console. We've made some changes so that you can tell us about all languages you speak, and we won't translate any user reviews in those languages. Go to http://accounts.google.com to tell us about all of the languages you speak. The Developer Console UI will be shown in your primary language. 

2013-04-26 19:24:39 (18 comments, 8 reshares, 110 +1s)

We're all hard at work getting ready for #IO13, so our Android Developer Live broadcasts of The App Clinic and Android Design in Action will be on hiatus until after Google I/O.

The good news is that we'll have lots of great video content for you to watch during and after I/O. 

If you're lucky enough to be able to join us, be sure to check out the (many) Android sessions and stop by our Office Hours. If you aren't coming to San Francisco, you can still be part of the excitement via I/O Extended: https://developers.google.com/events/io/io-extended

Stay tuned for more details on this year's sessions, coming soon!

2013-04-25 16:34:28 (19 comments, 97 reshares, 194 +1s)

There's a new Optimization Tips page in the Developer Console that lets you quickly see how your app is doing against basic guidelines for tablet app distribution and quality.

If you've developed a tablet experience for your app, visit the Developer Console and check out your app's Optimization Tips today. If you see any issues listed, address them in your app as soon as possible and upload a new binary for distribution, if needed. 

2013-04-17 15:58:15 (6 comments, 11 reshares, 44 +1s)

Doesn't it look like I'm in the middle of saying something really important?

+Don Dodge interviewed me on Root Access to find out what I think it takes for a startup to succeed in the Google Play store.

Link: Root Access: How your startup can succeed in the Play Store

2013-04-17 10:00:40 (18 comments, 37 reshares, 44 +1s)

Google Play Policies and Guidelines
There is a new guide on Google Play Policies in the Android Developer documentation. The guide is in plain english and provides concrete examples to help you navigate the topics of Spam, Intellectual Property and your responsibilities when including Advertising in your applications.

2013-04-17 04:09:09 (1 comments, 27 reshares, 41 +1s)

 Late last week +Reto Meier and +Ian Ni-Lewis took The App Clinic on the road with a trip to visit +GDG ČVUT Prague!

We've come to expect great things from Czech developers and we weren't disappointed. In this first episode of The GDG App Clinic we looked at four apps, including Big Launcher, Stocks Tracker, SMS Ticket, and Swim Places.

We had a great time and are looking forward to hanging out with more GDGs, and finding great apps from around the world.

YouTube:
The GDG App Clinic - Prague

Apps:
1:29 - Big launcher http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=name.kunes.android.launcher.activity
12:45 - Stocks Tracker http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.tomas_vondracek.stockstracker
25:32 - SMS TIcket http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.inmite.apps.smsjizdenka
36:38 - Swim Placeshttp... more »

2013-04-16 21:42:27 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 73 +1s)

We just crossed 300,000 +1s!

Thank you all for your interest and support. Keep on building great apps and letting us know what you think about developing for Android.

2013-04-16 19:46:57 (24 comments, 37 reshares, 109 +1s)

As more of you invest in a creating a great tablet experience for your apps, we're making it easier to show off those tablet apps to users. 

You’re now able to upload screenshots of your app running on 7” and 10” tablets to the Google Play Developer Console, and those screenshots are shown preferentially in Google Play to users on those devices.

2013-04-16 16:29:25 (30 comments, 5 reshares, 39 +1s)

It's been a month since we launched the new Google Play Developer Console, which - in addition to offering all of the functionality of the old version - features a streamlined publishing flow, store listings in more languages with language-specific graphics, and new user ratings statistics.

The previous version of the Developer Console has now been retired as we continue to make improve the new version.

As always, we encourage you to let us know what you think by clicking the "Feedback" link, and to contact support if you have problems.

Link: https://play.google.com/apps/publish/

2013-04-12 20:37:18 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 22 +1s)

Dr. +Reto Meier and Dr. +Ian Ni-Lewis are back for another episode of The App Clinic. 

This episode they're going to be examining Weather Apps and their inner workings.