Unleash the power of the Android OS and build the kinds of brilliant, innovative apps users love to use If you already know your way around the Android OS and can build a simple Android app in under an hour, this book is for you. If you’re itching to see just how far you can push it and discover what Android is really capable of, it’s for you. And if you’re ready to learn how to build advanced, intuitive, innovative apps that are a blast to use, this book is definitely for you. From custom views and advanced multi-touch gestures, to integrating online web services and exploiting the latest geofencing and activity recognition features, ace Android developer, Erik Hellman, delivers expert tips, tricks and little-known techniques for pushing the Android envelope so you Learn how to unleash the power of Android and transform your apps from good to great in Android Pushing the Limits.
As this was my first Android book, I didn't read it cover to cover - I went in depth through the sections that were relevant and skipped the APIs that weren't. The book is very intent on highlighting important facts rather than performing as a reference manual, and in that it performs really well. Very useful as a starting point for what to do / what not to do.
I recommend this book for any Android developer that has some experience and wants to know more. Depending on what you've worked on so far, some things may not be new, but you will certainly find something useful. You may even find some fresh ideas for things you already knew. I did.