Tag archives for Android - Page 8
Create a Blur Effect on Android with RenderScript
In image processing, a Blur Effect, also known as Gaussian Blur, is the result of blurring an image by applying a Gaussian function. The Blur Effect is widely used in graphics software. In that tutorial, you're going to learn how to apply a Blur Effect on Android by using the RenderScript Library. You can also enjoy this tutorial in video…
Create a Matrix Effect on Android
Also known as Digital Rain Effect, the Matrix Effect is a classic effect featured in the Matrix series films. A green code is falling and represents the activity of the virtual reality environment of the Matrix on screen. On Android, Matrix Effect has been implemented in various applications often as a Live Wallpaper. In that tutorial, you are going to…
Create a Type Writer Effect on Android
In that tutorial, you're going to learn how to create a Type Writer Effect on Android. Like you're going to see, it's really easy to create this cool effect on Android by creating a custom implementation of the TextView component and by using a Handler and its postDelayed method. 1. Create the Type Writer View public class TypeWriter extends…
Manage System Permissions on Android 6 Marshmallow
Beginning in Android 6 Marshmallow, users grand permissions to apps while the app is running, not when they install the app. This approach gives the user more control over the app's functionality. Thus, he can choose to give the access to read contacts but not to the device location. Furthermore, users can revoke the permissions at any time, by going…
Discover the Iris Scanner of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in depth
Unveiled at the beginning of the month, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 features a new exciting feature : an Iris Scanner. This new feature is essential to help users to keep their personal data safe. The Iris Scanner completes other Samsung's security features like the fingerprint scanner and the Knox security platform. Samsung's fingerprint scanner has been widely used to ensure…
Discover the latest info on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7
With the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, Samsung has found the path to success in 2016. Now, it’s time to prepare the following and to anticipate the iPhone 7 that will be announced in September. To fight against the next flagship from Apple, Samsung has planned a Galaxy Note Unpacked event on August 2, 2016. During this event, Samsung will…
Create your first JNI Application on Android with the NDK
Like you must know, Java is the default programming language to make applications on Android. However, Java is not always the best solution for making fast apps, especially if you want to make games. A lot of games’ engines are made directly with C/C++. To let developers to make optimized part of codes in C/C++, Google offers the Android Native…
Rediscover classical Othello Reversi game on Android
Today, games are always more complex and powerful with great effects. However, sometimes it's great to rediscover classical game and have fun with. Othello Reversi is an old school board game that demands a lot of strategy. Now, you can enjoy Othello Reversi with Ultimate Reversi a free implementation available on the Google Play Store : Original game is for…
Learn to create a Countdown Timer on Android
Sometimes, when you make Android applications, you need to create a countdown. It can be useful in a board game for example if the player have a defined time to play. A lot of solutions exist to create a countdown in Java. Some are more complex than other. On Android, the SDK offers to developers an easy way to create…
Learn to handle Multi-Touch Gestures on Android
In standard, the Android View class support touch events. It lets you to make applications that react to touch events in your activities. Even better, Android supports multi-touch in standard via the Android View class. To be more concrete, a multi-touch gesture is when a user touches the screen with multiple fingers at the same time. In the documentation, each…