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Android for Work: Productivity for Professionals Review

Android for Work: Productivity for Professionals
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The book, Android for Work, covers the essential tools needed to effectively use your Android phone for both business and casual users. It shows how to use each of the major areas that are included in all of the major Android phones from email to GPS maps to business productivity applications and everything in between. The books is aimed at the business professional but has application to every user. It's certainly a must-read for the professional but also has useful information for every user showing how to setup the phone and describing many, many useful downloaded apps for all users. The bottom line is that I absolutely loved the book. I have had my Nexus One phone since the first hour it was offered by Google but never used it to it's full capability until I read this book. I kept my phone next to me as I read it and found I was picking up the phone constantly to adjust it's settings or to download the apps that were recommended by Ms. Karch. I have never felt more in control of a personal productivity device before. I couldn't recomend this book more for any professional or casual user who wants to expand their use and enjoyment of their Android phone.

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Android is new, Android is open, and Android is fun. It's also serious about business. Android for Work shows you how to harness the power of Android to stay productive and take your office on the road. This book also sheds light on the often daunting task of finding the right Android phone for the business user.

Whether this is your first smartphone, your first Android smartphone, or your first attempt to make your phone into a productivity tool, Android for Work gets you started. You'll learn how to manage email and tasks, but you'll also learn how to weed through the sea of games to find specialized productivity tools for a variety of professions.

For those that are more interested in an enterprise wide deployment, the book includes an appendix of information on administering Android phones, creating custom interfaces, and creating specialized apps for your enterprise. You'll also learn more about integrating Android with other Google Apps for enterprise.

What you'll learn
Select the Android phone that is right for you
Integrate your work email and calendar tools
Navigate business trips and meetings with ease
Find specialized apps for your profession
Collaborate with coworkers in large and small groups
Harness the power of Android customization

Who this book is for
This book is for anyone who is considering an Android phone or who has recently purchased one. Whether you are a web designer, writer, medical professional, lawyer, or educator, an Android phone can help you be more productive and finally find a reason for having a phone with a data plan.

Table of Contents
Buying and Activating an Android Phone
Using Your Phone for the First Time
Going Online with Android
Android Calling
Managing Texting
Wrangling Your E-mail
The Calendar
Android in a Microsoft World
Photos and Video
Web Browsing
Social Media and Work
Maps and Mobile
The Remaining Android Apps
The Android Market
General Business Applications
Specialized Apps for Professionals
Advanced Customization and Troubleshooting
Resources for Managing Enterprise-Wide Android Deployment
Resources for Developing Android Apps


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Droid Pocket Guide, The (2nd Edition) (Peachpit Pocket Guide) Review

Droid Pocket Guide, The (2nd Edition) (Peachpit Pocket Guide)
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We are now staring to develop content for the Android Marketplace and I needed to catchup quick with what is possible on the Droid Operating system and its user interface. With this book I got a quick understanding of all that plus the multiple device form factors and was able to think through some design scenarios in front of a client with out looking stupid! Thanks Jason

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Here is your essential companion to the Android-powered Droid smartphone. The Droid Pocket Guide, Second Edition, steers you through how to:
Set up and quickly start using your Droid smartphone.
Make and receive calls and text messages.
Send email and synchronize your mail with your Gmail account.
Surf the Web with the built-in Android browser.
Search y our phone and the Web by voice.
Browse and download apps int he Android Marketi.
Find your place in the world, using the phone's GPS and Google Maps Navigation.
Keep track of your contacts and calendar--and, of course, sync your phone with your Google account.
Shoot and instantly review photos and videos with the built-in camera.


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Droid 2: The Missing Manual Review

Droid 2: The Missing Manual
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I've been using Android since the very first T-Mobile G1 and the Droid 2 is my third Android phone. Despite my years of experience with Android, I learned a few things from the book, especially on how best to use the voice recognition features (e.g., double-tap the Home button to get instant access to voice commands) and on keyboard shortcuts (Search-B calls up the browser; Search-G zaps you into Gmail).
There is a great section on using the Droid 2 as a music player.
A lot of the software that people want or need to use with Android is not available for the Macintosh operating system. The author does a great job of suggesting work-arounds for Macintosh owners.
The book is essentially for anyone new to Android and, due to its easy-to-skim design, valuable for experienced Android/Droid 2 users. Well worth the modest Amazon discounted price.

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Ready to unleash the Droid 2? This entertaining guide helps you take full command of Motorola's sleek new device to get online, shop, find locations, keep in touch, and much more. Every page is packed with useful information you can put to work right away, from setup to troubleshooting, with lots of valuable tips and tricks along the way.

Get organized. Sync your contacts, calendar, and email with your Google Calendar and Outlook accounts.
Go online. Make your phone a portable hotspot or a modem to get your laptop online.
Be productive. Use Google docs to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Play music. Purchase music from Amazon and sync your Droid 2 with Windows Media Player.
Capture photos and video. Edit your photos and share everything you shoot—instantly.


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Pro Android 2 Review

Pro Android 2
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Pro Android 2 is aimed at developers who want to take Android to the next level. This large book serves as a manual for how to do almost anything on Android. The book starts by giving a refresher of the platform, and then quickly dives into explaining XML files, GUI layout and Views, and working with mapping. Building and consuming services are explained, giving the first example of working with Apache's HttpClient libs that I have seen in an Android book. Examples of working with the Telephony API, searching, using gestures, you name it. The book even offers an alternative way of creating applications using Titanium Mobile. Finally time is spent explaining the Android Marketplace and things you should know before making your application public.
The information contained in this book is at the same time enlightening and overwhelming. In just the first few chapters, I had already found better ways to handle several things in my own Android applications. That alone was worth the time spent reading this book.
Although the book was written by three different authors, I found the writing style and flow of the book well done and congruous.
The book explains that the intended audience should have previous exposure to developing on the Android platform and to Java, and they mean it. While an introduction is given to the various parts of an Android application, a new developer wouldn't be able to get enough understanding to use this book as a starting point for developing Android applications. Previous exposure to any number of beginning Android books is recommended before you attempt to tackle this one. The publisher suggest you start with Beginning Android 2.
If you are an Android developer, do yourself a favor and pick up this book. If you spend 2 minutes flipping through the various chapters, I promise you will walk out of the book store with Pro Android 2 in hand. My rating, 5 stars. The book delivers exactly what it advertises and does so in a manner that is enjoyable to read and very helpful.


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Android is Google's software platform answer to the iPhone and BlackBerry, and at the very least, has advantages in terms of multitasking, running apps in the background and others.Google's partners in the Open Handset Alliance - supporting Android -- provide the devices, with HTC G1 and G2 already available now and 18 more Google Phones set to debut later this year according to Google I/O Conference news. Among these 18 apparently will be Nokia, currently 40% of world cell phone market share.Pro Android 2 is the first or one of the first on Android 2.0. This book is a detailed look at all aspects of application development on Google's Mobile OS and Development Platform including detailed discussion of the APIs and how to use them.This book focuses on giving developers the essential tools and examples required to make viable commercial applications work on mobile devices and even Netbooks.

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Droid X: The Missing Manual Review

Droid X: The Missing Manual
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The Droid X is one of the latest smart phones to use Google's Android Operating System (OS). While I love Google's products, they're not the most user friendly, especially when it comes to super technical devices. This is where Droid X The Missing Manual comes in. It covers in detail all the major features of the phone including calling, texting, web, apps, maps, calendars and much more. Preston tells you what to press and when to press it, including what issues you may have along the way. Unless you are extremely tech savvy and happy to make mistakes, this book is a wise purchase and a time saver.
However, this book comes to market relatively late for a phone that has been out for 8 months. By now many people (including myself) have muddled their way through Droid's various features. If you've had the phone for more than 3-4 months then much of the information will be redundant to you. I found the most helpful sections to be the tip boxes, often finding quicker ways to perform day to day tasks, while the bulk of the text reaffirmed my experiences. I can highly recommend this book for new users, less so for the Droid initiated.

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Get the most from your Droid X right away with this entertaining Missing Manual. Veteran tech author Preston Gralla offers a guided tour of every feature, with lots of expert tips and tricks along the way. You'll learn how to use calling and texting features, take and share photos, enjoy streaming music and video, and much more.

Packed with full-color illustrations, this engaging book covers everything from getting started to advanced features and troubleshooting. Unleash the power of Motorola's hot new device with Droid X: The Missing Manual.

Get organized. Import your contacts and sync with Google Calendar and Microsoft Exchange.
Go online. Get your phone to act as a portable hotspot or as a modem to get your laptop online.
Play music. Purchase music from Amazon and sync your Droid X with Windows Media Player and iTunes.
Shoot photos and video. Edit and share your photos, and use them as desktop or icon images. Record video and share it with your friends.
Connect to Google Maps. Use geotagging and get turn-by-turn directions.


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