As a mobile app developer, we need to consider various screen sizes for a wide range of Android devices. Here’s a quick note of recommended image sizes for Android app icons: 36×36 for low-density (LDPI) 48×48 for medium-density (MDPI) 72×72 for high-density (HDPI) 96×96 for extra high-density (XHDPI) 180×180 for extra extra high-density (XXHDPI) 192×192 […]
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Android: 2-dimensional List String (List of List)
For a web developer who used mostly PHP and JavaScript for several years, plunging into Java can be challenging especially when it comes to data types. PHP and JavaScript are loosely typed languages, while Java is strict about types. I was told that in Android, List<String> is very commonly used, even more than arrays. And […]
Android confirm dialog box with OK and Cancel button
This will probably be one of the Android code snippets that I will need to go back to from time to time. I’m sharing the codes we need to show an Android confirm dialog to prompt the user to click “yes” or “no”, or in my case, “OK” or “Cancel”. The following code for Android […]
Android Studio dark theme (change into Darcula theme)
You might feel more comfortable with a dark theme in Android Studio, but the default theme is light in color. I’m one of the developers who always code in dark screens since it’s less tiring to the eyes. If you’re like me who prefers dark themes while coding, then I’ll show you how to change […]
How to change app name in Android Studio
I’m trying to learn how to build a simple app in Android just to satisfy my curiosity. This will also be a very handy skill because I use Android phones often, and there are times that the apps I download from Google Play Store lack features that I need. This will be a very simple […]
GrabTaxi: I could never successfully book a taxi :(
I always wanted to try the GrabTaxi app. Booking from them is expensive, but security is an important thing that they can give passengers so that’s okay. But my attempts have never been successful. I think it’s a combination of bad signalling from GrabTaxi and bad internet connection in my house.
Dragon Quest 8 (Android): Peregrin Quay thief’s key for treasure chests walthrough and tip for easy money with alchemy pot
When I was younger, I had a Dragon Quest 8 disc in… I’m not sure if PlayStation or PlayStayion 2. But I wasn’t able to make it even halfway through the game, probably because I didn’t like it. Some weeks ago, an officemate told me that Dragon Quest 8 was already available on Android at […]
Download: Flappy Bird 1.3 APK Installer for Android
Flappy Bird developer put the app down before you could download? Try the following link to download an APK that you can install on your Android device: And guys! Curse moderately. ^_^ hehehe I got the file from apkandroid.blogspot.com
Free Download: ShootMe.apk for Android
ShootMe is an Android app for taking screen caps on Android devices. It’s very popular, but has been removed by the developer from the Android Market for some reason. IIRC, it’s said to take screencaps just by shaking your Android device. Here’s a download link to a ShootMe.apk file. Let me know if it works […]