What is Uri.parse in android

Question

What is the function of Uri and how is Uri.parse() used?

For example :

Uri.parse(\"tel:(+49)12345789\"));

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Answer 1

The "tel:" and "geo:" are called Data schemes in android it tells the intent what application are you looking for

eg- if you use tel: it will tell the android system that you are looking for callling applicaion and it will open all the calling applications.If you use geo: it will tell androdid system that you are looking for a map or location app eg the google maps