Grant Allen, Googler and author of Beginning Android 4, as well as Mark Murphy, software developer and author of The Busy Coder’s Guide to Android Development, will be hosting a free to attend two day Android developer workshop later this year.
The event will take place Oct 2-3 and will cover a range of topics. Day one will include sessions on the fundamentals of developing for Android, with tips, tricks and technical demonstrations; an examination of the opportunities around working with big business to develop enterprise apps; and a look at how NFC and payments technology is being implemented by leading developers.
Day two will addresses some of the technical challenges associated with developing apps for TV, will have business experts on hand to deliver top-class entrepreneurial advice for start-ups and one-person operations, and cover components developers need to acquire a broader understanding how to run a profitable commercial operation.
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Hi All, Just thought i would share this here in a new thread. I posted it elsewhere in another thread but i thought it should receive more recognition. As iPhone does have a myriad of apps already that we could definitely use. If the developers here could read this and possibly help start porting some apps it would push our phones in the right direction and is the next necessary step in moving forward.
www.pcworld.com said:
Microsoft Details How to Port IPhone Apps to Windows Mobile
By Elizabeth Montalbano, IDG News Service
Microsoft has published a CASE STUDY detailing how to port an iPhone application to its Windows Mobile platform as it prepares to launch an online store for mobile applications to compete with Apple.
A post on The Windows Blog highlights a case study published on Microsoft's Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) site containing a detailed technical blueprint that describes the porting of the iPhone application Amplitude to Windows Mobile 6.5. The report was created by a third-party consulting group, Crimson Consulting, and is meant to be a helpful document for developers as they build Windows Mobile applications for Microsoft's Windows Marketplace.
Amplitude is an iPhone app that picks up any sound in a user's immediate surroundings through a microphone, amplifies it and renders it on the device in a graphical representation. In particular, it can amplify sounds not normally picked up by the human ear, such as heartbeats.
According to the blog post by Constanze Roman, a Windows Mobile Community team project manager, Amplitude is well-suited for a porting project because it is difficult to port in a way that will provide a good learning experience for Windows Mobile developers.
"It combines a rich user interface with features such as alpha blending and transparency with specific audio and sound requirements, which makes it challenging to port the app but, at the same time, provides a number of helpful learning experiences," he wrote.
Microsoft plans to launch the Windows Marketplace for mobile applications in the fall, which in the U.S. means the late-September to late-December time frame. Last week Microsoft began accepting submissions of mobile-phone software applications for the site from registered developers in 29 countries. As an incentive, the company is offering prizes for the most popular applications as judged by downloads, revenue, usefulness and more. Apple already has a thriving marketplace for developers that build iPhone applications.
Microsoft President of Entertainment and Devices Robbie Bach acknowledged last week at the company's annual meeting of financial analysts that Microsoft's mobile business, centered around its Windows Mobile OS and development platform, did not perform well in the last fiscal year, losing market share while making modest gains in unit volume.
Apple's iPhone continues to leave most other competitors in the dust in the mobile space, and Microsoft has been struggling for some time to compete in this market. In fact, while Microsoft and most other tech companies continue to report declines across their business due to the recession, Apple is doing well financially, mainly because of its booming iPhone business.
In addition to the apps marketplace, Bach said Microsoft has a few ideas to improve its mobile business, including adding talent to the team and continuing to innovate on the platform without building its own hardware to compete with the iPhone, which analysts have suggested it should do.
Analysts agree that Microsoft needs more than an online store to boost its mobile business. Matt Rosoff, an analyst with Directions on Microsoft, said recently that Microsoft would serve itself well by making an acquisition in the mobile space, which is not completely unlikely given the company has been hoarding cash instead of buying back a lot of its stock, going against what analysts have expected.
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This kind of thread have been discussed many times & turn out to be a flaming thread instead.
There're many haters when you just mention the "iPhxne" in this forum, but too immature for their behavior.
Having great apps in any platform device have no wrong or restriction,
it's either users can accept it or not, like accepting another race in your own community.
But then let us see how many will these haters download the ported apps if was really done.
*Cheers*
Join me in here, so that there wont be any more flames.
This topic is currently being discussed in other threads. So... thread closed. Sorry.
Location: Woodinville, WA
Divison: Consumer Products
Direct Report: TBD
Employment Type: Salaried; Exempt
Qualifications & Experience
5+ years of relevant experience in software development, information systems or equivalent technical environment; minimum 1-year experience in development utilizing Android SDK; iOS and/or WP7 a plus.
Proven experience delivering successful software, including customer-facing mobile applications, preferably game apps currently available via Google Play, Xbox LIVE and/or the App Store.
Solid understanding of in-app analytics and PII best practices.
BA/BS in Computer Science or related field preferred; Interactive Design a plus.
Skills & Traits
Passion for app development, focus on UX/UI, strong project management skills and attention to detail are required.
Proficiency in Java, Android SDK frameworks, XML, web-service technologies, emerging web standards (i.e., HTML 5), analytics tools (i.e., Omniture, Google Analytics).
Ability to plan, drive and complete projects. A thinker and a doer.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem solving abilities including an ability to influence internal stakeholders.
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate leadership.
Desire to work hard, learn fast, generate ideas and make things happen the best way in a changing environment. Willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Professional disposition/appearance, and positive attitude and outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Interest in video games a plus.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop mobile applications for BDA’s Consumer Products division, creating simple interactions for complex functionality.
Work with supervisor and co-workers to prioritize projects, app features and deliverable timelines for maximum business impact.
Manage requirements, documentation, testing and participate in troubleshooting efforts within a highly matrixed organization.
Work with supervisor and creative staff/contractors to drive the process of UI design, apply user tests, specify user flows/screens and direct graphical design within the framework of BDA’s consumer brands, owning the day-to-day execution in the form of design comp reviews, functional reviews with development teams, and presentations to internal stakeholders.
Serve as company-wide mobile app subject matter expert (SME).
Coordinate content delivery with BDA’s consumer packaging teams and websites, including PowerA.com and MUNITIO.com.
Participate in creative brainstorm meetings to provide input for fresh, new ideas, vision and project direction.
Develop and maintain an effective, positive working relationship with other BDA teams and individuals.
Additional marketing responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Occasional weekend and evening hours required.
Contact
Melissa
Only local canidates or persons willing to relcoate will be considered (no relocation fee will be paid).
i don't think this is a right section..?
Please read THIS if you would like your job advertised on xda
This is relevant to the Job Board forum
well, i’ll start off by explaining myself. I’m a second year software engineering student. The Stage one of my degree focused on the fundamental computing principles, where i stuied six modules ;- computer systems, computer communications, internet technology, software engineering, problem-solving and programming and computing mathematics.
In stage two my degree specialises to develop further areas within software engineering. Studies include formal specification of software systems, internet programming, software engineering group project and systems design and development.
Anyhow thats enough about me. I’m currently seeking a similar minded/age junior software developer whom are willing to work along side me in order to contribute towards a software solutions company, as i’ve got some funding to start my own company and will be willing to employ about 6 people as a start off to do some programming ,the more language(java,c++, javascripts, html, UML, XML…etc) you know the better, must be socialble and able to work within a group as most of the work will be team based. If this sounds interesting to you then please feel free to email me for more details with a portfolio attached.
Almost forgot, you must have some coding background before applying.
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That's nice sir, but not here, please read the forum rules. Try the off topic threads and or want adds. Thank you and Thread closed.
Dear users of xda developers
Within the context of a research project by the Institute of Technology and Innovation Management at the Helmut-Schmidt-University Hamburg, we are investigating the potential of online communities as an instrument for the prediction of future developments and trends. We are planning to execute an “idea contest” which separates in four phases. We have no financial interests in the ideas. We are only interested how online communities discuss about the future.
THE PROCEDURE
First phase
How will open source software and operating systems look like in the year 2030?
This phase is a brainstorming of the future development open source software and operating systems.
The ideas and concepts should be posted within this thread and be discussed with other users. It doesn’t matter how detailed the concepts or ideas are. There is no right or wrong. Every idea and concept, regardless how farfetched or ‘exaggerated’ will be considered.
Time period for this round: 14 days.
We are looking forward to your discussions!
If you have any questions, just write here in the thread or contact us. We will guide you through the contest!
And now let’s start with phase 1!
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Cloud Computing
Hey Guys,
This sounds quite interesting.
I think cloud computing will play an important role for the future and will replace external storages.
In my company everthing is saved and stored in a cloud.
What do you guys think?
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Dear XDA devs,
I'm looking for teammates for my automotive software / hardware project. We want to develop modern cockpits for motorcycles that can be easily retrofitted. For this we still need people who are familiar with Android or Android Automotive OS.
We have funds, but they are limited.
There are enough buyers (a lot of positive feedback and pre-registrations). We have several large chain stores that are interested in our products and would like to distribute them. Potential investors are also willing to invest, but would like to see more.
We are currently trying to put together a team to develop one of our devices. There is a lot of work to do, but once we achieve our MVP, we will no longer have to worry about financial resources. Everyone involved in the project will receive company shares, the amount of which we have to negotiate together.
Production costs for prototypes are secured, as are other costs in the event of outsourcing or material/software purchasing.
As mentioned, we have some financial security. However, we cannot pay high salaries until we reach our MVP.
Prerequisites would be experience in:
- Android system architecture
- Hardware development / mixed signals / microcontroller programming
- Android development - front end / back end
- UI/UX design
Of course, you do not need to have experience in all areas. However, you should already be an expert in your field.
If you are interested, please contact me and I would also be happy to answer any questions in the thread.
PS: If this thread is in the wrong place, please let me know so I can try to move it.