Android Smartphones For Dummies

Introduction

The first Android smartphone was released in 2008, and over these past 15 years, smartphones have become more feature-rich and more complicated — to the point that many of them include capabilities that people may not even realize are possible. Smartphones have become so ingrained in our daily lives that manufacturers may now simply assume everyone knows how to use every feature of every smartphone. On top of that, any smartphone manufacturer can use the Android operating system on its hardware, which adds another level of complexity to an already diversly complex platform. Android Smartphones For Dummies demystifies Android smartphones, from the most basic functionality to the hidden gems that even seasoned users may not realize are there.

About This Book

I wrote this book to put everyone using an Android smartphone on a level playing field. If you have ever thought that smartphone technology has passed you by, this book is the tool you need to catch back up with the crowd. Here you find all the basics as well as many tips, tricks, and cheats that make using an Android smartphone easy and trouble-free.

Android Smartphones For Dummies covers everything from the initial setup of your smartphone to calling, texting, and tweeting right from your device. You even discover how to take enviable photographs, customize your device to suit your personality and needs, and set up Google Assistant routines to help make your life even easier. The material in this book is stripped ...