Broadcast Receivers na Content Providers ni mbili kati ya components nne za msingi za Android. Broadcast Receivers hujibu matukio (events) ya mfumo/programu nzima, ilhali Content Providers hushiriki data kati ya programu. Zote huwezesha programu kushirikiana na mfumo na programu nyingine.
Broadcast Receivers — kujibu matukio
A BROADCAST RECEIVER responds to broadcast messages (events) from the system or apps:
→ system events: battery low, connectivity changed, boot completed, airplane mode, etc.
→ app events: custom broadcasts within or between apps
→ register to LISTEN for specific broadcasts and react when they occur
