Finding out all about Android Uri class - use and purpose

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Published on 2010-03-11T18:12:12Z Indexed on 2010/03/11 18:14 UTC
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Does anyone have some helpful links to find out about Android Uri's?

For example, you get a Uri back from a "take a picture" Intent. What does a URI look like and how do you use it. Why are they used instead of filenames or file handles?

The Dev documentation on the Uri class is practically worthless. http://developer.android.com/reference/android/net/Uri.html It is only clear if you already know exactly what it is, and how to use it.

Thanks for any links.

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