In the past three years, Android has grown from a fledgling mobile SDK to a powerhouse platform. In May 2011, Gartner reported that, worldwide, Android based phones outsold all of its competitors during the first quarter of 2011, including Apple iOS, Symbian, and RIM Blackberry devices. Smart developers know that to develop tomorrow’s killer app, Android must be part of the solution.

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In the past three years, Android has grown from a fledgling mobile SDK to a powerhouse platform. In May 2011, Gartner reported that, worldwide, Android based phones outsold all of its competitors during the first quarter of 2011, including Apple iOS, Symbian, and RIM Blackberry devices. Smart developers know that to develop tomorrow’s killer app, Android must be part of the solution.

The Android platform moves fast, and developers need to stay on top of the updates and improvements each SDK release has to offer. With tons of new device types like tablets, e-book readers, and Google TV running Android the future of the platform looks exciting and diverse, yet challenging for developers and app publishers. We’re already way beyond smartphones.

We Android developers need to stick together and learn from one another. At Pearson Education’s Voices That Matter: Android Developers Conference, you’ll meet fellow mobile developers and participate in technical sessions on a broad variety of topics. Come join us as we talk about all things Android: where we’re at, where we’re going, and how to get there.

Join your peers in San Francisco on February 9-10, 2012, as leading authors and experts come together to share their knowledge and answer your questions. Participate in interactive discussions that provide the perfect environment for an unbiased and effective learning experience.

This engaging two-day event features how-to sessions covering the latest, most intriguing news in application development for the Android platform. We’ll delve into topics including:

•Designing killer user interfaces for smart-phones, tablets, and more

•Ice Cream Sandwich: the latest Android SDK

•Developing for maximum compatibility

•Cross-platform mobile design

•Protecting your intellectual property

•Game design and development

•Hot niche topics like augmented reality, near-field communication

•Application case studies

•Publishing opportunities

•And many other timely and compelling discussions. Stay tuned!

New to the Android platform? Check out the pre-conference developer bootcamp, where expert Android developers will show you the ropes.