Local vs global search
There are essentially two kinds of search in Android: local search and global search Local search enables users to search content of the currently visible app. Local search is appropriate for nearly every type of app. A recipe app could offer users to search for words in the title of the recipes or within the list of ingredients. Local search is strictly limited to the app offering it and it’s results are not visible outside of the app. Global search on the other hand makes the content also accessible from within the Quick Search Box on the home screen. Android uses multiple data source for global search and your app can be one of it. In the next screen taken on a tablet you can see the results of a Google search on the left and some results from apps or for app titles on the right. Quick Links Android device manager –Track your phone via internet Best Coding Practices forAndroid Development The user experience for local and global search is a ...