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How to Build an Android iBeacon [Updated] 1/3

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/ BUILD  -  8 MIN READ Jan 2, 2020 How to Build an Android iBeacon [Updated] 1/3 An overview of how to build an Android beacon (ie. iBeacon), including indepth tutorials on building the emitter (publisher) and detector (listener). PUBNUB STAFF @pubnub Here’s the deal –  Retailers  are always looking for the next great way to generate sales. Beacons are one technology that have taken the spotlight. Even years after their launch, Beacons are still featured in the news, mostly under the name “iBeacon” – Apple’s protocol using Beacon technologies. The reason for iBeacon being so prominent is mostly thanks to Apple. They’ve been using beacons on iPhones since the 4S! They were also the first company to come out with Beacon protocols, but we’ll get into that later. There are very few devices that have the hardware to act as beacons. Under the Android 5.0 testing version, the Nexus 5 was able to act as a beacon. However, beca...