I'm creating an app which requires the footer to remain constant among various activities. That is, when animating to another activity, the footer doesn't animate with it - it stays there. Here is an example of what I mean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwXjdTvVXHQ&feature=related
I know it's an awesome app, but please don't forget my question ;)
Use Fragments to switch out your content, then you can keep one activity with the same footer. Fragments are backported all the way to Donut.