First Google Glass App – Part 7 – Bridge to Glass App GDK Development

Before jumping into Glass dev, let’s understand how to create a Hello World project in Android Studio (AS) and run it on our device. Create New Project Get to know the guts Add Imports Add Code Tweak guts Run on Device Create New Project When you select New Project from the File Menu, you get this Wizard screen: Fill in the Application Name in a natural language and the Module Name without spaces.  Make sure to select API 15 for Minimum and Target SDK but Glass Development Kit Sneak Peek for Compile with. Click Next and in the next screen just leave everything as is (the launch icon selector screen).… Read More

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Glass Development Mirror API – Part 4 – Where to start after setting up!

So you have Glass and you want to develop apps for it? You already have an IDE such as Eclipse or Android Studio to code your apps in, you know all about adb and Droid@Screen to view your Glass screen on your computer screen! Well you do have options, before jumping into your typical Hello World Glass app. As with other platforms like iOS, you have the option of native apps and web based services apps.  This last option is basically an app that runs on a server(s) and interacts directly with your device (be it Glass or iDevice) by sending it information. Native – GDK – Apps These are… Read More

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Google Glass & Android Series for Developers & Users

So I’ve gotten a little carried away with the Glass-Android thing.  My posts are as disorganized as my thoughts, so I thought I’d organize my posts a bit.  Here is the set of posts for Android & Glass Development as of Feb 15th, 2014: Google Glass Review – Part 1 – 什么 (shen me = what = what Glass is & isn’t) Google Glass Review – Part 2 – Pros & Cons Develop apps for Google Glass – Part 3 – Setting up! Glass Development Mirror API – Part 4 – Where to start after setting up First Android App – Part 5 First Android App – Part 6 First Google… Read More

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