Difference between target google APIs and target android

Question

I\'m developing android with SDK 2.3.3 using Eclipse IDE. As you all know to run my app, I should generate virtual device. From \'create new AVD\' window, I can see many tar

Answer 1

The Google API includes Google Maps and other Google-specific libraries. The Android one only includes core Android libraries.

As for which one to choose, I would go with the Android API until you find that you need the Google API; such as when you need Google Maps functionality.

Here is a link to the Google API page.