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 ...

Zipping files combines multiple files into a single compressed archive, making them easier to store and share. This is particularly useful when you need to send large numbers of files through email or ...

At Google I/O 2018, the search giant introduced Android App Bundles, a new file type built to keep file size and complexity under control. The new file is meant to better serve the diverse spread of ...

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, ...