A Simpler Guide to the Best Free Android Apps


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Finding useful apps on the marketplace can be daunting. A Simpler Guide to the best free Android Apps is not just a list of over a hundred free Android Apps but contains summaries and a rating system which helps you decide whether you want to download an application or not. The book covers information on security, how to find more apps and discusses permissions. Each app has either a 0, red or green permissions rating based on the risk level of the permission requested. This means you can see at a glance what the 'risk' is and get a feel for what is normal for a particular type of app. These permissions are explained at the beginning of the book to help in any future search in the ever expanding marketplace. A special section 'For Children' contains apps especially suited for younger android users.




The Rough Guide to the Best Android Apps


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"The 400 best for smartphones and tablets"--Cover.




The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Using Google for Business


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Google has changed the way businesses do work. If you are considering switching to using Google Apps and Chromebooks at your office, then this book will be your crash course! It covers how Chromebook work, getting started with Google Analytics, and the most popular Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, and Slides) This book is not endorsed by Alphabet, Inc. and should be considered unofficial.




101 Best Android Apps: Survival Guide


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The 101 Best Android Apps Survival Guide is a collection of 101 applications, tested and highly recommended by the author. This guide will save you lots of time and money, by pointing you to the apps you will surely love. Each app description contains: - Price - Brief description - Features - Link to the app in the Google Play Store - Link to the free version, if available - Screenshots In addition to the full list of apps, all of the apps are separately organized by genre. Here are some of the apps that are included: - Angry Birds Space - Amazon Kindle - Badoo - CamScanner - Dolphin Browser HD - Easy Tether Pro - Epicurious Recipe - GasBuddy - Gesture Search - Groupon - Max Payne Mobile - Mr. Number - RedLaser - Shush! - Stitcher Radio - Toddler Lock - Waze - WebMD - Winamp - Yelp




The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Chromebook


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If you've used any computer, then a Chromebook will be easy enough to use as soon as you open it up for the first time. If you really want to take advantage of all the features and be as productive as possible, then this guide will help. Let's get started!




Creating Content With Your Tablet


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Transform students from content consumers to content creators! This comprehensive guide gets to the heart of effective mobile technology use in today’s classroom. Internationally recognized education expert Susan Brooks-Young provides manageable, research-based strategies to help teachers and administrators: Confidently plan and manage mobile technology activities across grade levels Explore new uses and applications for multiple devices Use rubrics and checklists to evaluate appropriate, cross-platform educational apps Manage content-specific tablet use in learning centers or small groups Tap student ingenuity and improve critical thinking skills Time-saving tips cover a wide range of apps to help busy teachers easily incorporate tablets into daily classroom use. Includes step-by-step instructions across content areas for digital photography, video, ePublishing, QR codes and more. Transform students from content consumers to content creators with this must-have resource! "Creating Content With Your Tablet provides educators with simple, easy steps to implement tablet technology with the Common Core Standards. I am encouraged to try the apps in this book. It makes the connection between modern technology and what teachers are already doing in the classroom seem seamless." —Michelle Strom, Language Arts Teacher Fort Riley Middle School, KS "Very practical. The discussion questions at the end of each chapter are excellent for a book study or district that is moving towards tablet implementation." —David Fife, Vice Principal Tweedsmuir Public School, London, Ontario, Canada




The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Pixel 5 (and Other Devices Running Android 11)


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★★★ Understand the Pixel 5 ★★★ Where other smartphone makers kind of go overboard, offering several different models, Google has tried a more minimal approach with the 2020 Pixel phone. There’s no XL and Mini and lite…there’s just one: The Pixel 5. And it’s surprisingly affordable—even cheaper than the previous model. Whether you are switching from an iPhone or another Android device, this book is for you. It will break down everything you need to know about the device and keep it ridiculously simple! In this book, you’ll learn about: Setting up your phone Making calls Installing apps Using the camera Surfing the Internet Changing system settings And much more! Ready to learn more? Let’s get started!




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Android App Development


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An operating manual for the hottest mobile operating system. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Android App Development gets novice developers up and running quickly on creating their very own mobile applications, with step-by-step instruction on everything they need to design, develop, test, and publish their fully-featured apps. The Android operating system is now the largest mobile platform in the U.S., and there are now more than 90,000 apps available. Android is completely open and free to all developers. Topics covered include: • Designing effective and easy-to-navigate user interfaces for apps • Adding audio and video support to apps • Making the most of Android's hardware, including GPS, social media, built-in camera, and voice integration • Publishing application to the Android market




Droids Made Simple


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If you have a Droid series smartphone—Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, or Droid 2 Global—and are eager to get the most out of your device, Droids Made Simple is perfect for you. Authors Martin Trautschold, Gary Mazo and Marziah Karch guide you through all of the features, tips, and tricks using their proven combination of clear instructions and detailed visuals. With hundreds of annotated screenshots and step-by-step directions, Droids Made Simple will transform you into a Droid expert, improving your productivity, and most importantly, helping you take advantage of all of the cool features that come with these powerful smartphones.




The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2023


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Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Walt Disney World family vacation. How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours—on the same day? Why do some families pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guide to Walt Disney World in your hands and take control of your trip. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2023 explains how Walt Disney World works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Authors Bob Sehlinger, Liliane J. Opsomer, and Len Testa know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employ an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! Find out what’s available in every category, ranked from best to worst, and get detailed plans to make the most of your time at Walt Disney World. Stay at a top-rated hotel, eat at the best restaurants, and experience all the most popular attractions. Keep in the know on the latest updates and changes at Walt Disney World. Here’s what’s NEW in the 2023 book: Learn when to visit Walt Disney World to get lower crowds and bigger hotel discounts Find insider coverage of EPCOT’s new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster—the longest indoor roller coaster in the world Read reviews or each attraction—including TRON Lightcycle Coaster—rated by age group based on a survey of almost 72,000 families Take in the latest on new Disney programs such as Early Theme Park Entry Utilize Disney’s new Genie+ ride reservation system to cut down on waits in line Get fright-potential warnings for rides that are scary, rough, and/or will get you wet Save more with information on discounted stroller rentals, car rentals, and vacation homes Seek out the best places in each park to see Disney’s nighttime spectaculars Enchantment and Harmonious Discover field-tested Touring Plans, developed especially for families, that can save 4 hours of standing in line a day Make the right choices to give your family a vacation they’ll never forget. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2023 is your key to planning a perfect stay. Whether you’re putting together your annual trip or preparing for your first visit, this book gives you the insider scoop on hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more.