Chapter 14. Android Search

In the last two chapters we introduced two home page-based Android innovations. In Chapter 12, we explained how live folders can reside on the home page and provide quick access to changing data in content providers. In Chapter 13, we explored home screen widgets that provide snapshots of relevant information right on the home page.

Continuing with this theme of information at your fingertips, in this chapter we will cover the Android search framework. The Android search framework is extensive. Although Android search appears to be available only on the home screen of the device, its influence can be extended to activities in your application.

We will start by giving a tour of the Android search facility. We will demonstrate ...

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