How can I make an app on android start automatically, when an email arrives?

Question

I would like my Android application to react to an incoming email from specific address. I've heard that you can do it with incoming SMS, but emails are cheaper. Unfortunately, I am not an expert on Android's "intents", so would be really grateful for your help.

Answer 1

There are no documented broadcast Intents for the receipt of emails. As such, what you are trying to do is not possible without either writing your own email client, or contributing to another one (e.g., K9).