Build rich media applications for the iOS and Android platforms with this primer to Flash mobile development. You get all the essentials-from setting up your development environment to publishing your apps to the Google Marketplace/Apple 'Tunes App Store.

Develop elementary applications without coding; then realize the power of ActionScript 3.0 to add rich complexity to your applications. Step-by-step instruction is combined with practical tutorial lessons to deliver a working understanding of the development stages including:

Rapid prototyping

Adding interactivity, audio, and video

Employing iOS and Android Interface Calls

Hardware optimization with AIR

Game development: game engines, controlling physics, and 3D

Designing for iPad, Android tablets, and Google TV

Code optimization, testing, and debugging

User interfaces are presented in full color to illustrate their nuances. The companion website, www.visualizetheweb.com/flashmobile, includes all the AS3 code, project files, and a blog to keep you up to date with related news and developments.

• Setting up Flash CS5 for Android Development
• Rapid Android Development in Flash CS5' Developing Android Apps using ActionScript
• Leveraging Custom iPhone Interface Calls with ActionScript
• Building Games with Flash for the Android OS
• Deploying Android Apps with Flash CS5