Author : Dan Gookin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 27,2 MB
Release : 2011-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1118157214
Learn the basic functions of the Droid 3 smartphone as well as its more complex features, such as integrating Google accounts, interacting online and synchronizing with your computer.
Author : Dan Gookin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 39,74 MB
Release : 2012-03-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1118232445
Everything you need to know about your Android smartphone?in full color! Eager to learn the ins and outs of your exciting, new Android phone? Then this is the book you need! Written in the typical fun and friendly For Dummies style, this full-color guide covers the basics of all the features of Android phones without weighing you down with heavy technical terms or jargon. Veteran world-renowned author Dan Gookin walks you through everything from getting started with setup and configuration to making the most of your phone's potential with texting, e-mailing, accessing the Internet and social networking sites, using the camera, synching with a PC, downloading apps, and more. Covers all the details of the operating system that applies to every Android phone, including Motorola Droids, HTC devices, Samsung Galaxy S phones, to name a few Walks you through basic phone operations while also encouraging you to explore your phone's full potential Serves as an ideal guide to an inexperienced Android newbie who is enthusiastic about getting a handle on everything an Android phone can do Android Phones For Dummies helps you get smarter with your Android smartphone.
Author : Dan Gookin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 33,13 MB
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1118228332
"Learn to: Navigate the Galaxy Tab and download apps, movies, and music at blazing 4G LTE speeds; Video chat and read eBooks on the bigger, better screen; E-mail, browse the web, and map directions for a trip"--Cover.
Author : Martin Trautschold
Publisher : Apress
Page : 591 pages
File Size : 48,82 MB
Release : 2011-08-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1430232803
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.
Author : Dan Gookin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 11,16 MB
Release : 2020-09-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1119711355
Your comprehensive (and very friendly!) reference guide to Android phones and tablets You’re used to hearing it said that the phone in your pocket or tablet by your bed has more computing power than the entire Apollo 11 space program in the 1960s (or something similarly impressive)—and this is no less true for Android devices than any other. Sounds great—but what does that actually mean you can do with them? The new edition of Android For Dummies reveals all for new and experienced users alike, making it easy to get the most out of the awesome computing power of Android smartphone and tablet devices—from communications and pictures and videos to the wonderful world of 2.8+ million Google apps! Cutting through the jargon, bestselling tech author Dan Gookin puts you in touch with all the Android features you’ll need to know (and many more you’ll be pleased to discover!), from setup and configuration to the major features, such as text, email, internet, maps, navigation, camera, and video, as well as synching with your home computer. In addition to getting familiar with these and the latest Android 10 operating system (OS)—in both Google Pixel and Samsung versions—you’ll become an expert on the best ways to share your thoughts, videos, and pictures on social media, navigate with Android Auto when driving, and maintain your files so they’re orderly and easy to find. Explore Android devices, from physical functions to software and online features Communicate via email, social media, Google Duo video calls, and more Tweak your privacy settings to keep your information secure Use Android Auto when driving and see in the dark with Night Light and Dark Mode Androids may be able to land a spacecraft on the Moon (yet) but there’s a whole universe waiting right there in the device at your fingertips—and this book is the perfect place to begin to explore!
Author : Craig James Johnston
Publisher : Que Publishing
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 11,22 MB
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0132861356
My Droid 2/e covers the following Android phones: DROID 3/Milestone 3, DROID Pro/Motorola Pro and DROID X2 by Motorola, DROID Incredible 2/Incredible S by HTC, and DROID CHARGE by Samsung Step-by-step instructions with callouts to DROID phone images so that you can see exactly what to do Help when you run into problems or limitations with your DROID phone Tips and Notes to help you get the most from any DROID model: DROID 3/Milestone 3, DROID Pro/Motorola Pro and DROID X2 by Motorola, DROID Incredible 2/Incredible S by HTC, and DROID CHARGE by Samsung Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your DROID phone working just the way you want. Learn how to: • Get started fast! • Make the most of DROID’s Android software and state-of-the-art hardware • Discover hidden DROID shortcuts and goodies • Master the unique features built into your DROID Incredible 2, DROID 3, DROID Pro, DROID X2, DROID CHARGE, or older DROID phone • Save time and money with powerful phone tools such as voicemail, automated transcription, three-way calling, and Google Voice • Set up and use any email account, from Gmail and Exchange to POP3 or IMAP • Send and receive text and multimedia messages • Communicate with contacts, including Facebook, Gmail, or Exchange contacts • Create and manage appointments, and sync them with Google Calendar • Play music and videos, search YouTube, and upload your own videos • Capture, store, and share photos...even take perfect portraits of yourself! • Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, and your company’s VPN • Get instant information updates with real-time widgets • Browse the Web • Find, choose, install, and work with new DROID apps • Keep your DROID up-to-date, reliable, and running smoothly • Make the most of other Android smartphone models
Author : Barbara Hohensee
Publisher : Babelcube Inc.
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 36,2 MB
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1633396363
The objective of this book is to give an insight into Android programming based on practical App projects. The Apps have different core focuses and hence one can extend and develop them further based on his/her Android knowledge. Thanks to active programming, the users will be quickly acquainted with the work environment and will learn how to solve problems in Android step-by-step. Android Studio, which is a completely new development environment, will be used for programming.
Author : Eric Butow
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 22,92 MB
Release : 2011-10-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1118232178
New owner of a Droid? Enjoy it even more with this perfect guide Congratulations on owning one of the hottest smartphones on the planet—more than 400,000 new Android phones are activated every day! Now get the very most out your new Droid with this handy companion by your side. Covering several versions of the Droid phones in one comprehensive guide, this book provides you with helpful information on everything from setup to the fun features of each Droid model. You'll quickly get up to speed on everything from email, browsing, and calendars to photos, maps, apps, security, and more. Highlights the new and innovative features of Droids with the use of clear, easy-to-understand descriptions Covers the Motorola Droid 3, Motorola Droid X2, HTC Droid Incredible 2, and Samsung Droid Charge Shares helpful details on how to make your Droid uniquely yours and tap into the Android app market Walks you through the basics such as adding contacts, messaging, emailing, browsing the web, integrating social media, shooting and sharing photos and videos, and more Helps you use your Droid to communicate more effectively and work more efficiently Want a friend to help you with your new Droid? Get your very own Droid Companion!
Author : Mark Murphy
Publisher : Apress
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 21,74 MB
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1430239859
Beginning Android 4 is an update to Beginning Android 3, originally written by Mark Murphy. It is your first step on the path to creating marketable apps for the burgeoning Android Market, Amazon's Android Appstore, and more. Google’s Android operating-system has taken the industry by storm, going from its humble beginnings as a smartphone operating system to its current status as a platform for apps that run across a gamut of devices from phones to tablets to netbooks to televisions, and the list is sure to grow. Smart developers are not sitting idly by in the stands, but are jumping into the game of creating innovative and salable applications for this fast-growing, mobile- and consumer-device platform. If you’re not in the game yet, now is your chance! Beginning Android 4 is fresh with details on the latest iteration of the Android platform. Begin at the beginning by installing the tools and compiling a skeleton app. Move through creating layouts, employing widgets, taking user input, and giving back results. Soon you’ll be creating innovative applications involving multi-touch, multi-tasking, location-based feature sets using GPS. You’ll be drawing data live from the Internet using web services and delighting your customers with life-enhancing apps. Not since the PC era first began has there been this much opportunity for the common developer. What are you waiting for? Grab your copy of Beginning Android 4 and get started!
Author : Lauren Darcey
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 1019 pages
File Size : 45,53 MB
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0133478394
Android Wireless Application Development has earned a reputation as the most useful real-world guide to building robust, commercial-grade Android apps. To accommodate their extensive new coverage, the authors have split the book into two leaner, cleaner volumes. This Volume II focuses on advanced techniques for the entire app development cycle, covers hot topics ranging from tablet development to protecting against piracy, and demonstrates advanced techniques for everything from data integration and UI development to in-app billing. Every chapter has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest SDKs, tools, and devices. The sample code has been completely overhauled and is available on the CD. Drawing on decades of in-the-trenches experience as professional mobile developers, the authors also provide even more tips and best practices for highly efficient development. This new edition covers Advanced app design with async processing, services, SQLite databases, content providers, intents, and notifications Sophisticated UI development, including input gathering via gestures and voice recognition Developing accessible and internationalized mobile apps Maximizing integrated search, cloud-based services, and other exclusive Android features Leveraging Android 4.0 APIs for networking, web, location services, the camera, telephony, and hardware sensors Building richer apps with 2D/3D graphics (OpenGL ES and RenderScript), animation, and the Android NDK Tracking app usage patterns with Google Analytics Streamlining testing with the Android Debug Bridge This book is an indispensable resource for every intermediate- to advanced-level Java developer now participating in Android development and for every seasoned mobile developer who wants to take full advantage of the newest Android platform and hardware. This book includes a fully functional application and two exclusive appendices: a rundown of the Java syntax commonly used in Android and a walkthrough of the application. About the CD-ROM: The accompanying CD-ROM contains all the sample code that is presented in the book, organized by chapter.
