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Google I/O 2010 – Writing real-time games for Android redux Android 201 Chris Pruett This session is a crash course in Android game development: everything you need to know to get started writing 2D and 3D games, as well as tips, tricks, and benchmarks to help your code reach optimal performance. In addition, we’ll discuss [...]

Google I/O 2010 – Writing zippy Android apps Android 201 Brad Fitzpatrick Come hear tips & war stories on making fast, responsive (aka “non-janky”) Android apps. No more ANRs! Eliminate event loop stalls! Fast start-ups! Optimized database queries with minimal I/O! Also, learn about the tools and techniques we use to find performance problems across [...]

Google I/O 2009 – Writing Real-Time Games for Android Chris Pruett Do vertex arrays keep you up at night? Do you have nightmares involving framerates and event loops? If so, this session might have the cure for your condition. Chris Pruett will discuss the game engine that he developed, using it as a case study [...]

Demonstration of handwriting recognition on the HTC Magic, a Google Android phone.

Demonstration of touch keypad entry on the HTC Magic, a Google Android phone.