SummaryLocation-Aware Applications is a comprehensive guide to the technology and business of creating compelling location-based services and applications. The book walks you through the LBS landscape, from mapping technologies to available platforms; from toolkits to business questions like monetization and privacy. About the Book Mobile customers want entertainment, business apps, and on-the-go services that recognize and respond to location. This book will guide you through the technology and business of mobile applications so you can create competitive and innovative apps based on location-based services. It is an engaging look at the LBS landscape, from choosing the right mobile platform, to making money with your application, to dealing with privacy issues. It provides insight into a wealth of ideas for LBS development so you can build the next killer app. What's Inside
Managing location-aware content
Making money from location-based services
Augmented reality and tablets
Detailed examples for iPhone and Android
Location-based services: An overview
Positioning technologies
Mapping
Content options
PART 2 TECHNOLOGY
Consumer applications
Mobile platforms
Connectivity issues
Server-side integration
PART 3 CREATING WINNING LBS BUSINESSES
Monetization of location-based services
The privacy debate
Distributing your application
Securing your business idea