Found 1966 Articles for Apps/Applications

Introduction Frame Layout and Absolute Layout are two different layouts used for developing an Android application. Frame layout is simply used to display a single child view in a stacked layout, where UI elements are placed on top of each other in a stacked manner. It is similar to that of Relative Layout which is used to display multiple UI Elements. Whereas Absolute Layout is used to specify the exact location of elements on the screen. Absolute Layout is less flexible to maintain different screen sizes. What is Frame Layout in Android? Frame Layout is a View Group class which ... Read More

What is Context in Android? A Context gives us information about the current state of an application. It allows us to interact with Android Components. It allows us to access files and other resources such as pictures, Activities, Fragments and Services. In Android getContext(), getApplicationContext(), getBaseContext(), this are the methods to retrieve different types of Context objects. The Context Class provides access to several resources and services that are needed to build an Android application including − Resources − The resources such as layouts, images and strings which are stored in resource objects are accessed through the Context. System ... Read More

Introduction FragmentPager Adapter and FragmentStatePager Adapter are the two different classes which are used to implement the Pager Adapter within an android application. This pager adapter is used when working with Android’s ViewPager. These pager adapters are responsible for managing the lifecycle of each page which is being displayed within the view pager. The common thing between both of these adapters is that they are the subclass of the PageAdapter class. In this article we will take a look at the Difference between Fragment Pager Adapter and Fragment State Pager Adapter. What is an Adapter in Android? An Android Adapter ... Read More

Introduction First of all before changing an API (Application Programming Interface) Version we have to know what Android API is and what is its use. An Android API in an Application Program Interface which allows us to add specific functionality to our Android application. In simple language Android API are the set of tools used for developing Android Application. The API version is used by developers to ensure their applications are compatible with the current version of the Android operating system. It is also used by Android phones to determine which applications are compatible with their device. The API version ... Read More

Introduction In many android applications nowadays we can get to see the application asks for permission to use a specific feature during runtime. For example the application which uses a device camera asks for camera permission during the runtime of the application, from that user can provide or reject the permission. In this article we will take a look on How to add Runtime permissions within our android application. Implementation We will be creating a simple application in which we will be creating a text view for displaying the heading of our application. After that we are creating a button ... Read More

GPS stands for Global Positioning System which was initially created for military usage. The first fully functional GPS was in 1995 in the US and was then included in vehicles in 1996. It is nothing but a group of satellites that revolves around the earth and recursively send messages to the earth's surface which are received by various devices to calculate the optimized location of the receiving device, this calculation requires information from at least 4 satellites which includes the coordinate positions and clock deviations. This is known as space technology. It is implemented everywhere on the earth without 100% ... Read More

The Adhoc network is a wireless link connected without any fixed infrastructure or infrastructures. Communication is established instantly whenever needed. The node access each other in the network without a base station or fixed station access point. Also, the network is distributed in the local area network. Each node uses radio waves to communicate with each other. Eg:- WLAN, GSM, etc. In a multi-hop distributed architecture, the terminals are connected. The nodes operate for routing, securing, key management, and addressing in an ad-hoc wireless network that does not have a centralized system. The transmission occurs through intermediate nodes from the ... Read More

Android Studio is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) developed by Google for building applications for all Android devices. It is a powerful tool that provides a comprehensive environment for creating and testing Android apps, with features such as code highlighting, debugging, and testing. In this article, we will explore various features of Android Studio that make it an indispensable tool for building Android apps. We will also discuss how Android Studio can be used to create apps for different Android devices, such as smartphones, tablets, wearables, and even TV. Getting Started with Android Studio Before we dive into features of ... Read More

Are you interested in Android development and want to learn how to create amazing mobile apps? Then, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll be exploring some of the best Android development courses available in 2023. Android is the most popular mobile operating system, with over 2 billion active users worldwide. Therefore, it's no surprise that the demand for skilled Android developers is on the rise. Learning Android development can lead to a rewarding and lucrative career, as well as giving you the opportunity to create innovative mobile apps that can change the world. So, without further ... Read More

API and SDK are two terms commonly used in software development, and while they might seem to be the same, they perform different tasks. APIs are a set of protocols for creating software applications, whereas SDKs are a set of tools for developing software applications. While an API can be part of an SDK, an SDK is a more comprehensive set of tools for developing software applications. Read this article to find out more about API and SDK and how they are different from each other. What is API? API stands for Application Programming Interface and refers to a set ... Read More