What is the purpose of using Intent.createChooser() in StartActivity() while sending email in Android

Question

Hi, When ever we need to send an email in Android we will invoke registered email application using Intent.ACTION_SEND. like the below

Intent i = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_SEND);
startActivity(Intent.createChooser(i, "Send mail..."));

My doubt is why do we need to use Intent.createChooser in startActivity rather than using startActivty(i).
Is there any specific reason of using Intent.createChooser()?
I will be waiting for help on this issue.

Thanks And Regards.

Answer 1

The chooser enables the user to pick another mail application than the default. Its very useful if you use normal gmail (privat) and email (work related) and you want to choose which one to take.

Should be always used...