Android Bluetooth: A Pitfall

Developing BLE-enabled Android apps is fraught with challenges, especially when it comes to managing concurrent operations. One of the most common pitfalls developers face is the unexpected behavior that occurs when trying to execute BLE operations in rapid succession. In this blog post, we’ll delve into why this happens and how you can overcome it by implementing a custom queuing mechanism for BLE operations.

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Best practice: iOS vs Android Bluetooth

Bluetooth technology has become an integral part of modern mobile applications, enabling seamless wireless communication between devices. Whether it’s for connecting to a wireless headset, transferring files, or interacting with smart home devices, Bluetooth plays a crucial role in enhancing user experience.

For mobile developers, understanding how to implement Bluetooth functionality is essential. In this post, we’ll dive into a detailed comparison of the Bluetooth development frameworks for iOS and Android.

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Series React Native and BLE: Part 2 - Building BLE framework for Android

When it comes to mobile technology, iOS and Android are the two dominant operating systems that power the majority of smartphones and tablets worldwide. As developers, it is essential that we have the knowledge and tools to work with both platforms effectively. This is especially true when it comes to utilizing Bluetooth technology, which is a crucial component of many modern mobile applications.
In part 1 of this tutorial series, we created a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) framework that could be connected to the UI using React Native. However, this framework only worked on iOS, which meant that we needed to develop a separate solution for Android.
In part 2 of this tutorial series, we will be focusing on defining a new SDK for Android and linking it to the UI, just as we did on iOS. This will allow us to fully support both operating systems and provide a seamless Bluetooth experience for all users, regardless of their device of choice.

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