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This book is for people who want to get the most from their Android tablet and the new Marshmallow OS. There is a compelling draw to such technology and an obvious popularity, particularly as the tablet market heats up. The Apple iPad created and defined the tablet communications category of intelligent devices, but Android tablets are swiftly gaining ground in the worldwide tablet market. It's not a computer, and it's more than a smartphone. Tablets are surpassing the original basics of tablet computing offered-- Web, Email, eReader, Navigation, Music, Video, Camera - and now offering more advanced technology to engage in phone communications plus video chat and conferencing. That, coupled with the increasing popularity of the Android operating system and aggressive pricing, makes it a formidable contender.
This book documents the features of all Android tablets, approaching them from the point of view of a smart person who is intimidated by the technology and baffled by the scant documentation and online support. All topics will be covered. As usual, humor is generously sprinkled through the text. It provides relief, but never gets in the way of important stuff. The reader will end up keeping this book close, referring to it often as they explore the features of their Android based tablet.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Android Tablets 7
CHAPTER 1: That Out-of-the-Box Experience 9
CHAPTER 2: Android Tablet On and Off 19
CHAPTER 3: How Android Tablets Work 29
CHAPTER 4: Creating and Editing Text 47
Part 2: Stay in Touch 59
CHAPTER 5: All Your Friends 61
CHAPTER 6: You've Got Email 73
CHAPTER 7: Tablet Web Browsing 87
CHAPTER 8: Text, Voice, and Video 99
CHAPTER 9: Digital Social Life 109
Part 3: Omni Tablet 119
CHAPTER 10: There's a Map for That 121
CHAPTER 11: Everyone Say "Cheese!" 135
CHAPTER 12: Image Management 147
CHAPTER 13: Music, Music, Music 159
CHAPTER 14: Amazing Tablet Feats 173
CHAPTER 15: Google Play Shopping 187
Part 4: Nuts & Bolts 199
CHAPTER 16: It's a Wireless Life 201
CHAPTER 17: Connect, Share, and Store 213
CHAPTER 18: Apps and Widgets 227
CHAPTER 19: Customize Your Android Tablet 241
CHAPTER 20: Android Tablet Security 251
CHAPTER 21: On the Road 263
CHAPTER 22: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Help 269
Part 5: The Part of Tens 281
CHAPTER 23: Ten Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts 283
CHAPTER 24: Ten Things to Remember 293
CHAPTER 25: Ten Nifty Apps 299
Index 305
Summary
This book is for people who want to get the most from their Android tablet and the new Marshmallow OS. There is a compelling draw to such technology and an obvious popularity, particularly as the tablet market heats up. The Apple iPad created and defined the tablet communications category of intelligent devices, but Android tablets are swiftly gaining ground in the worldwide tablet market. It's not a computer, and it's more than a smartphone. Tablets are surpassing the original basics of tablet computing offered-- Web, Email, eReader, Navigation, Music, Video, Camera - and now offering more advanced technology to engage in phone communications plus video chat and conferencing. That, coupled with the increasing popularity of the Android operating system and aggressive pricing, makes it a formidable contender.
This book documents the features of all Android tablets, approaching them from the point of view of a smart person who is intimidated by the technology and baffled by the scant documentation and online support. All topics will be covered. As usual, humor is generously sprinkled through the text. It provides relief, but never gets in the way of important stuff. The reader will end up keeping this book close, referring to it often as they explore the features of their Android based tablet.
