Question

I was wondering if anyone knew how to go about creating functionality like there is in the latest android market place? i.e. short tabs and slide to change view. Is this functionality replacing tabs in design trends for android? I need to make it backwards compatible to 2.1/2.2 really (i.e. if its native in ICS then thats great, but how does the market make it work on earlier androids?)

Thanks guys. Image below for reference. “Tabs” are where it says “Categories”, “Featured” and “top paid”.

Answer 1

Google has a support package for android to use this type of cool designs, fragments, action bar, etc. for lower versions of Android. You should look at this link

For design patterns & trends, I always look at these two web sites ;

http://www.iosinspires.me/

http://www.androiduipatterns.com/