Q. I can only find tutorials to create basic user interfaces with simple list views, text boxes and buttons. I can only assume the Facebook and Twitter app use web views with HTML/CSS to create theirs?
A. As a starting point, see this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1ZBjlCRfz0
and read this article: http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2010/05/twitter-for-android-closer-look-at.html
Both are about Android UI patterns and both use the official Twitter app as an example. I don't think that app uses web views; it looks like it's mostly list views. I can't be sure without seeing the source code though (which I don't think they ever ended up releasing like they had planned).
You could check out the source code of the stock Android apps (Music Player, Email, Gallery, etc.) that come with the emulator to see how they do things. http://source.android.com/source/download.html
There are a lot of tutorials at http://developer.android.com
You could also use a visual program like Droid Draw http://www.droiddraw.org/
These visual layout programs still aren't the best, but they help in the beginning to see how XML layouts work and you can use the code generated to get you started.
and read this article: http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2010/05/twitter-for-android-closer-look-at.html
Both are about Android UI patterns and both use the official Twitter app as an example. I don't think that app uses web views; it looks like it's mostly list views. I can't be sure without seeing the source code though (which I don't think they ever ended up releasing like they had planned).
You could check out the source code of the stock Android apps (Music Player, Email, Gallery, etc.) that come with the emulator to see how they do things. http://source.android.com/source/download.html
There are a lot of tutorials at http://developer.android.com
You could also use a visual program like Droid Draw http://www.droiddraw.org/
These visual layout programs still aren't the best, but they help in the beginning to see how XML layouts work and you can use the code generated to get you started.
Where can I find a good tutorial for the Motorola Droid phone?
Q. Is it just me, or is the "getting started" guide that comes with the Motorola Droid a bit sparse? I'm looking for a more detailed tutorial for the phone.
A. I've got the Droid, but haven't looked at the getting started book.
What is it you need to know? One of the best places for information regarding the phone would be the community group at Verizon. I think it's http://community.vzw.com
There are some Sticky threads for getting started with it, also do a google for Android tips and tricks, you should find some good stuff out there. Another good web site with a good wiki is http://phandroid.com, androidcentral, androidtapp, and you can always search the market at http://androlib.com
What is it you need to know? One of the best places for information regarding the phone would be the community group at Verizon. I think it's http://community.vzw.com
There are some Sticky threads for getting started with it, also do a google for Android tips and tricks, you should find some good stuff out there. Another good web site with a good wiki is http://phandroid.com, androidcentral, androidtapp, and you can always search the market at http://androlib.com
What Android cell phone or IPhone can I use in a prepaid plan?
Q. I don't care what service provider it is from, as long as it is prepaid and I can text and web, and probably talk, but not needed. Also, as long as it is an android phone or IPhone.
A. If you are in the US there are no prepaid androids (officially) but if you are thinking of getting an unlocked one you might wanna look at the band of the phone that you are buyin and see if it's compatible with you carrier
http://www.criterioncellular.com/tutorials/findfrequencies.html
more advanced
http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/cou_us.shtml
as for the iphone I believe it will work on any band
see connectivity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone
if you get an unlocked 1 that is
btw If you are in the uk I've heard they have t-mobile prepaid androids
http://www.criterioncellular.com/tutorials/findfrequencies.html
more advanced
http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/cou_us.shtml
as for the iphone I believe it will work on any band
see connectivity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone
if you get an unlocked 1 that is
btw If you are in the uk I've heard they have t-mobile prepaid androids
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