Taking Your Android Tablets to the Max [electronic resource] /
Holly, Russell.author.
The march of the Android-based tablets has begun, including Galaxy Samsung Tab, Motorola XOOM, Nook and more. But where do you start? And what can you do with an Android tablet? Taking Your Android Tablets to the Max is a one-stop shop for users of all skill levels, helping you get the most out of any Android tablet. This book offers: A breakdown of the differences between an Android 2.0+ or an Android 3.0 device Tips for choosing the best device for you and how to best network (i.e., best wireless carrier for 3G or 4G or just WIFI) Detailed walkthroughs on how to get the most out of your tablet and the apps for it.
Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; About the Author; About the Technical Reviewer; Introduction; Who This Book Is For; How This Book Is Structured; Contacting the Author; Chapter 1 Why Android? Which Android?; Android: A Brief History; The Open Handset Alliance; The T-Mobile G1; The Motorola Droid; The Google Nexus One; The iPad; Which Android Tablet Is for Me?; Screen Type; Screen Size; Internet Access; Wi-Fi or 3G/4G?; What You Need to Know About 4G; Understanding Android User Interface Options; HTC Sense; Samsung TouchWiz; Amazon Kindle Fire
Stock Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich"; The Android "Budget Tablet" Without Google; Summary; Chapter 2 Choosing the Right Tablet; Features; Size; Cameras; Memory; Internet; What Kind of User Are You?; A Road Warrior; A Tech Gearhead; A Student or Teacher; A Music and Movie Junkie; A Bookworm; A Mobile Office User; Where Should You Buy Your Tablet?; Warranty or Insurance?; Accessories?; Unboxing Your Tablet; Setting Up Your Tablet; First Charge; Additional Ports; SIM Card; Powering Up; Summary; Chapter 3 Creating Your Google Account
Creating a Google Account from Your TabletCreating an Account on Google.com; Syncing with Your Google Account; Adding Contacts; Importing Contacts; Adding Contacts Manually; Summary; Chapter 4 Taking Advantage of Google Apps; Gmail; Navigate Gmail; Inbox View; E-mail View; Compose an E-mail; Customize Gmail; Google Talk; Add Some Friends; Set Your Status Message; Chat with a Friend; Video Chat with a Friend; Customize Your Settings; Google Maps; Find Locations on a Map; Add Map Info with Layers; Get Directions; Find Your Way with Navigation; Locate Friends with Latitude; YouTube
Check Out the WallStore Videos; Share Videos; Search; Search Your Tablet with the Keypad; Search Your Tablet with Spoken Words; Summary; Chapter 5 The Play Store; Finding and Using Android Apps; Choosing an App; Installing an App; Updating an App; Submit a Review; Using the Play Store on the Web; Using Play Books; Using Play Movies; Using Google Play Music; Summary; Chapter 6 Using the Camera; Introducing the Android Camera Apps; Using the Tablet Camera; Choosing Camera Settings; Taking a Photo; Recording Video; Photographing or Recording Yourself; Using the Gallery; Grid View
Single-Item ViewUsing Other Apps; Summary; Chapter 7 Music, Movies, and Games; Listening to Music on Your Tablet; Playing Stored Music; Using Other Music Apps; Watching Movies on Your Tablet; Watching Stored Movies on Your Tablet; Watching Streamed Movies on Your Tablet; Renting Google Play Movies; Viewing Hulu, Netflix, Blockbuster Videos, and More; Viewing Tablet Videos on Your TV; Playing Games on Your Tablet; Finding Games; Finding Play Store Games; Finding Nvidia Tegra Zone Games; Adding a Controller; Summary; Chapter 8 Using Your Android Tablet Wherever You Go
Making Your Tablet More Like Your Desktop
Includes index.
The march of the Android-based tablets has begun, including Galaxy Samsung Tab, Motorola XOOM, Nook and more. But where do you start? And what can you do with an Android tablet? Taking Your Android Tablets to the Max is a one-stop shop for users of all skill levels, helping you get the most out of any Android tablet. This book offers: A breakdown of the differences between an Android 2.0+ or an Android 3.0 device Tips for choosing the best device for you and how to best network (i.e., best wireless carrier for 3G or 4G or just WIFI) Detailed walkthroughs on how to get the most out of your tablet and the apps for it.
Android (Electronic resource)
Mobile computing.
Application software.
User interfaces (Computer systems).
Mobile Computing.
Computer Applications.
User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction.