Android Developer Story: Trello Increases engagement with material design

Posted by Laura Della Torre, Google Play team

Trello is a visual collaboration tool that gives teams a shared perspective on projects. It’s built around the concept of a traditional office whiteboard. Simplicity and flexibility are core to the product, so the Trello team recently redesigned their Android app using the material design guidelines to double down on that effort.

According to Fyza Hashim, Designer at Trello, material design had an immediate impact on streamlining app-design and -development at the company. She added that, “Because the guidelines are so thorough and well thought out, you don’t have to go back and forth with developers.”

Sharing is a key component of Trello, so material design helped continue the same cohesive design and intuitive experience on both web and mobile. This makes sharing even easier. As a result, Trello has also seen double digit growth in user engagement with more and more sessions added per week.

Watch the video where we caught up with Michael Pryor, CEO; Hamid Palo, Mobile Lead; and Fyza at the Trello offices in New York to learn more.

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Kung Fury: Street Rage 15 APK

Hello There AB has released Kung Fury: Street Rage in the Google Play Store and App Store. The movie version was available on YouTube, and you can now enjoy the game version today on your Android device. Skip to the bottom of this article for a download link to the new Kung Fury APK.

Kung Fury is an awesome video game that gives you nostalgic feelings of video games in the arcades from back then. A simple game, you either attack left or right against a variety of enemies with the right timing unleash the ultimate punishment on your foes but don't miss as you'll quickly be punished.

Based on the popular YouTube hit, Kung Fury had you practicing the ways of a kung fu master. The old school gaming at it's finest which brings the memories of the arcade era. This game represents everything about arcade games with high score competition, simple yet challenging gameplay, attractive 8-bit artwork and 80's action. If you loved "Kung Fury" the movie, then you'll love this game.

Not as epic as the movie of course, but what is? Simplistic beat em up but essential for any Kung Fury fan. The gameplay is very easy and fluid,  and it has appropriately good graphics and music. It is a great companion piece to the awesome movie and a good way to kill a few minutes here and there.

Kung Fury: Street Rage is available for free on Android and iOS with ads.  Despite the simplicity, it is fast paced and addictive, and the ads aren't intrusive either, it doesn't milk you with IAPs. You can now grab it on the Play Store or download Kung Fury: Street Rage APK from the source link given below so you can install it directly on your Android phone and tablet.

Requires Android: 2.0.1+
Download File: 27MB (Kung Fury: Street Rage APK)

AlphaBetty Saga 1.0.5 APK

King, the developer behind a successful of Candy Crush Saga and Farm Heroes Saga has released its new Puzzle game called AlphaBetty Saga for Android player. With that in mind, it has finally hit App Store and Google Play. As always, you can download directly the APK file of this game here. Skip to the bottom of this article for a direct link to the new AlphaBetty APK.

AlphaBetty Saga is a brand new, free word game that will take players on a rip-roaring adventure to the far-flung corners of the mouse world. Players task to join Professor Alpha, Betty and their loyal friend Barney as they embark on an epic quest to collect new words and complete the Encyclopedia of Everything.

In this top new word game and puzzle, you will Journey to exotic lands through over 100 cheesetastic levels of letter-linking fun. You can collect special characters on your travels to help you along the way, but watch out for those mousetraps and creeping vines. Play on your own or take on your friends to see who can get the highest score in the best game to ever ignite your word skills.

Here's a quick look at the features of the game:
• Link letters in any direction - up, down, diagonally, in fact, any way you want - even multiple directions!
• Three intrepid explorers on an epic journey
• Powerful boosters to help you crack challenging levels
• Bright and colorful graphics that will transport you to the far reaches of the mouse world
• Over 100 cheesetastic levels of letter-linking fun!
• Unlock boosters and unique characters with special abilities to help you along the way
• Play your way - long words or short words, race through levels or take your time, impress your friends or play by yourself, quick fun or leisurely indulgence - you choose.
• Easy and fun to play, challenging to master
• Easily sync the game between devices and unlock full game features when connected to the internet
• Leaderboards to follow your friends and competitors' progress! Give lives, add friends and see your friends' progress on the map in game.

AlphaBetty Saga is available for iOS and Android smartphones. While the game is free to play, it does contain in-app purchases to buy items such as extra moves or lives. Grab now the game for free on Google Play Store or download AlphaBetty Saga APK from the direct link given below and then install it on your Android phone and tablet.

Requires Android: 2.3+
Download File: 39MB (AlphaBetty Saga APK)

Subway Surfers 1.40.0 APK

Subway Surfers has been updated to version 1.40.0 on the Google Play Store. As always, with every update the game bringing a different location and a new theme. This time around, it's Italy, and although the game highlighted the city before. That also means some new contests, themes, and unlockable content to try out on your mobile device. You can download directly the latest Subway Surfers APK here and then install it on your Android phone and tablet.

Developed by Kiloo, Subway Surfers is one of the best endless-running game for Android and iOS that lets you dash as fast as you can and dodge the oncoming trains. Now, you have to help Jake and the gang escape from the grumpy Inspector and his dog in beautiful Italy.

Here's what you're getting with this update:
• Join the Subway Surfers World Tour in beautiful Italy
• Cruise the canals of enchanting Venice with Marco, the charming boat boy
• Spice up your weekends by reaching for new Wordy Weekend Awards
• Boost your collection with the Gondola board and a new spectacular Outfit
• Win great prizes in the Weekly Hunts by collecting colorful carnival masks

The game is available for free to play with in-app purchases. If you get bored and don't have anything to do you can just play subway surfers, it will take you through a lot of things. You can download Subway Surfers 1.40.0 APK from the source link below.

Requires Android: 2.3.3+
Download file: 40MB (Subway Surfers APK)

Terminator Genisys: Revolution 1.0.2 APK

Glu Mobile has released Terminator Genisys: Revolution 1.0.2 in the Play Store. The movie version is coming to theaters July 1st, but you can enjoy this action game today from your Android phone and tablet. You can check it out on the Google Play Store now or download Terminator Genisys: Revolution APK here. Skip to the bottom of this article for a download link to the APK file.

In Terminator Genisys: Revolution, you must help John Connor in the war to save the human race in the official game of the new movie Terminator Genisys. You can control him to escape from the Skynet prison camp and fight the machines in this action-packed sci-fi shooter.

Here's a quick look at the features of the game:
EXPLOSIVE THIRD-PERSON SHOOTER
• Choose from hundreds of missions!
• Battle your way through stunningly-rendered, post-apocalyptic locations
• Use your tactical prowess against a wide range of deadly enemies
• Easy-to-use, responsive mobile controls

ADVANCED CUSTOMIZABLE WEAPONRY
• Amass a wide variety of present-day and futuristic weapons
• Switch between Shotguns, Assault Rifles, and Sniper Rifles and take control of the battlefield
• Level up your weapons with High Explosives, Depleted Uranium, Plasma, and Electrical munitions
• Use Rockets, Grenades, and EMPs against the enemy

RISE THROUGH THE RANKS
• Join the Resistance and get promoted to higher ranks
• Fight alongside key Resistance members from the film
• Immersive storyline written by world-renowned sci-fi writer Dan Abnett

Terminator Genisys: Revolution is available for free to play on your mobile device. While the game is free to download and play, be aware that it also contains in-game purchases. Download Terminator Genisys Revolution APK version 1.0.2 from the source link below.

Requires Android: 3.0+
Download File: 12MB (Terminator Genisys Revolution APK)

Candy Crush Saga 1.54.0.2 APK

The popular match-three puzzle game Candy Crush Saga received an update today in the Google Play Store. Version 1.54.0.2 is now available for download that brings newest episode where Jem the Jellyfish is all tangled up in her tentacles and 15 new levels of fun, making it a total of 935 levels to complete. You can download directly the latest Candy Crush Saga APK here and then install it on your Android phone and tablet.

Developed by King, Candy Crush Saga is a great mobile game that lets you switch and match your way through hundreds of levels in this delicious puzzle adventure.The gameplay is totally addictive and never boring even at higher levels, there's always a new challenge with an acceptable level of frustration. All the new updates have made it more fun to play. Download the latest version of Candy Crush Saga for all the newest content.

Candy Crush Saga is available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone smartphones. The game is free to download and play with in-app purchase. Grab the update on the Play Store or download APK file of Candy Crush Saga version 1.54.0.2 from the source link below.

Requires Android: 2.3+
Download File: 49MB (Candy Crush Saga APK)

Introducing new Android training programs with Udacity

Posted by Peter Lubbers, Senior Program Manager, Google Developer Training

We know how important it is for you to efficiently develop the skills to build better Android apps and be successful in your jobs. To meet your training needs, we’ve partnered with Udacity to create Android training courses, ranging from beginner to more advanced content.

Last week at Google I/O we announced the Android Nanodegree, an education credential that is designed for busy people to learn new skills and advance their careers in a short amount of time from anywhere at any time. The nanodegree ties together our Android courses, and provides you with a certificate that may help you be a more marketable Android developer.

Training courses

All training courses are developed and taught by expert Google instructors from the Developer Platform team. In addition to updating our popular Developing Android Apps course and releasing Advanced Android App Development, we now have courses for everyone from beginning programmers to advanced developers who want to configure their Gradle build settings. And then there's all the fun stuff in between—designing great-looking, high performance apps, making your apps run on watches, TVs, and in cars, and using Google services like Maps, Ads, Analytics, and Fit.

Each course is available individually, without charge, at udacity.com/google. Our instructors are waiting for you:

Android Nanodegree

You can also enroll in the new Android Nanodegree for a monthly subscription fee, which gives you access to coaches who will review your code, provide guidance on your project, answer questions about the class, and help keep you on track when you need it.

More importantly, you will learn by doing, focusing only on where you need to grow. Since the Nanodegree is based on your skills and the projects in your portfolio, you do not need to complete the courses that address the skills you already have. You can focus on writing the code and building the projects that meet the requirements for the Nanodegree credential.
We’ll also be inviting 50 Android Nanodegree graduates to Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California, for a three day intensive Android Career Summit in November. Participants will have the opportunity to experience Google’s company culture and attend workshops focused on developing their personal career paths. Participants will then leverage the skills learned from Udacity’s Android Nanodegree during a two-day hackathon.

To help you learn more about this program and and courses within it, Google and Udacity are partnering up for an "Ask the Experts" live streamed series. In the first episode on Wednesday, June 3rd at 2pm PDT, Join Sebastian Thrun, Peter Lubbers and Jocelyn Becker who will be answering your questions on the Nanodegree. RSVP here and ask and vote for questions here.

Android training in Arabic

We also believe that everyone has the right to learn how to develop Android apps. Today, there is a great need for developers in countries outside of the United States as software powers every industry from food and transportation to healthcare and retail. As a first step in getting the Android Nanodegree localized and targeted for individual countries, we have worked with the Government of Egypt and Udacity to create end-to-end translations of our top Android courses into Arabic (including fully dubbed video). Google will offer 2,000 scholarships to students to get a certificate for completing the Arabic version of the Android Fundamentals course. Google will also host job fairs and sessions for students with local employers and the Egyptian Government. For more information, see www.udacity.com/egypt.

Complete Android course catalog

Here are the currently-planned courses in the Android Nanodegree:

• Android App Development for Beginners: How to Make an Android App, with Katherine Kuan


• Developing Android Apps: Android Fundamentals, with Reto Meier, Katherine Kuan, Dan Galpin and Alex Lucas


• Advanced Android app development: Productionize and Publish Your Apps, with Dan Galpin, Ian Lake and Joanna Smith


• Google Play services: Use Google APIs to Improve Your Apps (Maps, Location, and more!), with Jocelyn Becker, Magnus Hyttsten and Laurence Moroney


• Android Ubiquitous Computing: Extend Apps to Wearables, TV and Auto, with Timothy Jordan, Wayne Piekarski and Joshua Gordon


• Android Performance: Optimizing Apps for Speed and Usability, with Colt McAnlis


• Android Design for Developers: Make Your Apps Material, with Nick Butcher and Roman Nurik


• Gradle for Android and Java: Build Better Apps Though Automation with Gradle

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