getInstance() - How to Get Current Date/Time and Save to Calendar object

public static synchronized Calendar getInstance () was added in API level 1
Constructs a new instance of the Calendar subclass appropriate for the default Locale and default TimeZone, set to the current date and time.

1. Declare a Calendar object.

2. Add the below line to the onCreate method. This will get the current date,  time, locale and timezone and save it to the Calendar object.

myCalendar = Calendar.getInstance();

3. Compile and run!

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Resources:
http://developer.android.com/reference/java/util/Calendar.html#getInstance()
http://dtroeh.homeip.net/webshare/Drivers/Motorola%20Cell/android-sdk-windows/docs/guide/tutorials/views/hello-datepicker.html
http://developer.android.com/reference/java/util/Calendar.html