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Android Overview

Android Overview

Android Overview & Basic Design Guidelines

akinsete

June 01, 2013
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  1. Android's system UI provides the framework on top of which

    you build your app. Important aspects include the Home screen experience, global device navigation, and notifications. So we will briefly be looking at. 1. The Home Screen 2. All Apps Screen 3. Recent Screens 4. System Bars
  2. The Home screen Home is a customizable space that houses

    app shortcuts, folders and widgets. Navigate between different home screen panels by swiping left and right. The Favorites Tray at the bottom always keeps your most important shortcuts and folders in view regardless of which panel is currently showing.
  3. All apps screen The All Apps screen lets you browse

    the entire set of apps and widgets that are installed on your device. Users can drag an app or widget icon from the All Apps screen and place it in any empty location on any Home screen.
  4. Recent screen Recent screen provides an efficient way of switching

    between recently used applications. It provides a clear navigation path between multiple ongoing tasks. Switch to an app by touching it. Remove an item by swiping left or right.