Tips and Tricks for Android Users
Android Scripting Environment
Google has recently released a scripting environment for Android that allows you to write Python, Lua, or BeanShell scripts that interface with Android functionality. From the project page:
- Handle intents
- Start activities
- Make phone calls
- Send text messages
- Scan bar codes
- Poll location and sensor data
- Use text-to-speech
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