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What is the primary way users interact with mobile apps?
What is the primary way users interact with mobile apps?
- Using a physical keyboard and mouse
- Using gestures and voice commands
- Typing, tapping, using gestures, or talking (correct)
- Using a stylus and accelerometer
What is a key consideration when designing an interactive app?
What is a key consideration when designing an interactive app?
- Maximizing the number of steps
- Meeting user's expectations (correct)
- Using complex UI elements
- Ignoring Android's best practices
What is the typical shape of a button in mobile apps?
What is the typical shape of a button in mobile apps?
- Circle
- Hexagon
- Rectangle or rounded rectangle (correct)
- Triangle
What is a floating action button (FAB)?
What is a floating action button (FAB)?
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What is a text field used for in mobile apps?
What is a text field used for in mobile apps?
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User Interaction in Mobile Apps
- Involves tapping, typing, using gestures, or talking
- Key considerations when designing an interactive app:
- Think about how users will use the app
- Minimize the number of steps
- Use UI elements that are easy to access, understand, and use
- Follow Android's best practices
- Meet user's expectations
Buttons
- Typically a rectangle or rounded rectangle with a descriptive caption or icon in its center
- Can have text, icon, or both
- Special type: Floating Action Button (FAB) - a circular button that appears to float above the layout
Touch Gestures
- Occurs when a user places one or more fingers on the touchscreen
- App interprets the pattern of touches as a particular gesture, such as:
- Tap
- Touch and hold
- Double-tap
- Fling
- Scroll
Input Controls
- Interactive elements in the app's UI that accept data input
- Example: Text field (EditText) used for entering and modifying text
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