Since the early days of the OS, widgets for Android have allowed users to engage with their favourite apps, from the comfort of their homescreen. So how do you create an Android widget? For the ...

Developing apps for the Android platform allows you to handle various media types users have on mobile devices, including image files. With a few additions to the Java code for an Android app, you can ...

Building an Android app isn’t always easy, and you may find yourself grappling with the same problems, over and over again. How do you manage the application lifecycle so you don’t encounter memory ...

The Android Virtual Device, or AVD, can be an invaluable tool when testing a project for various screen densities and software versions. The AVD Manager, part of the Android System Development Kit, ...

To create a shortcut to a folder on your homescreen, you will have to use the File manager. Here are the steps to follow: Creating a shortcut to an app on your home screen is even easier as it doesn't ...