22 More About Intents and Tasks
In this chapter, you will use implicit intents to create a launcher app to replace Android’s default launcher app. Figure 22.1 shows what this app, NerdLauncher, will look like.
Figure 22.1 NerdLauncher final product
NerdLauncher will display a list of apps on the device. The user will press a list item to launch the app.
To get it working correctly, you will deepen your understanding of intents, intent filters, and how applications interact in the Android environment.
Setting Up NerdLauncher
Create a new Android application project named NerdLauncher. Select Phone and Tablet ...
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