How to Switch between open apps on Android?

We all know that Android allows us multitasking. Multitasking is feature with which multiple apps/services can be kept running at same time. You can keep the email app open while you surf on browser and at same time can receive notification from online chat application.

So how do we exactly switch between applications? Here is how.

Android Ice Cream Sandwich

1. Long press the Home (present either on screen or as dedicated button below screen panel)
2. You will see a list of snapshots of various applications running with their names. Selecting any will bring that application on foreground.

Android Gingerbread

1. Long press the Home (present either on screen or as dedicated button below screen panel)
2. You will see a list of snapshots of various applications running with their names. Selecting any will bring that application on foreground.