Chapter 9
Search for It
In This Chapter
• Introduction to the Quick Search Box
• Making your app searchable
• Process the search results
• Implement voice search
When you first think of Google, you probably think “search.” The two words are used almost interchangeably, so much so that users of other search engines such as Bing and Yahoo! will refer to “searching” as “googling.” It should then come as no surprise that search is integral to the Android experience. In addition to the required physical buttons for Home, Menu, and Back, Search is standard on most devices.
But how does search really affect the Android experience? This chapter explores how search in Android works, what content is included, and how to extend search capabilities into your ...
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