... 1 1 Chapter The Big Picture Android devices, by and large, will be mobile phones. While the Android technology is being discussed for use in other areas (e.g., ... Internet-access devices are rapidly gaining popularity. So, working on Android applications gives you experience with an interesting technology (Android) in a fast-moving market segment (Internet-enabled ... developers, this has benefits and drawbacks. Challenges of Smartphone Programming On the plus side, Android-style smartphones are sexy. Offering Internet services over mobile devices dates back to...