Start Google search query from activity - Android

Question

I was wondering if there is an easier way (or any way) to start a Browser with a Google search query. For example user can select a certain word or phrase and click a button

Answer 1

The Intent class defines an action specifically for web searches:

http://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/Intent.html#ACTION_WEB_SEARCH

Here's an example of how to use it:

Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_WEB_SEARCH);
intent.putExtra(SearchManager.QUERY, query); // query contains search string
startActivity(intent);