T-Mobile G1 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Excited about the new Google phone? T-Mobile-s G1 android phone is packed with possibilities, and T-Mobile G1 For Dummies will help you make the most of them.

This fun and friendly guide shows you how to navigate the G1-s android interface, make phone calls, view maps, manage contacts, browse the Web, and a whole lot more. Your T-Mobile G1 is so much more than a phone-it-s also an administrative assistant, movie theater, jukebox, mobile office, and several more things all rolled into one device. With T-Mobile G1 For Dummies, you can:

* Find out all about the Android smartphone operating system and what it offers

* Learn your way around the G1-s keyboard, buttons, and touch screen

* See how your G1 connects to both Wi-Fi networks and T-Mobile-s high-speed network

* Surf the Web, download music and picture files, and tweak browser settings

* Send and receive Gmail, get where you-re going with Google Maps, and stay organized with Google Calendar

* Take photos, check out YouTube, and fill your phone with media

* Manage your e-mail and choose which messages will be synced to your phone

* Shop the Android Market and discover more cool apps for your G1

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Google on the Go: Using an Android-Powered Mobile Phone

THE EASY, FUN, PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GOOGLE ANDROID PHONES!

So you’ve got one of those hot new Android-powered phones? Awesome! Now, get the most out of it with Google on the Go! This friendly, easy book shows exactly how to use your phone to make your life more productive, more efficient, and more fun!

Making calls? Playing MP3s? Sending Gmail? Taking pictures? It’s all covered here—one step at a time, in plain English. There’s no faster way to master the great Google tools built into your new phone: calendar, messaging, web browsing, chat, Google Maps, YouTube, you name it!

Want to customize your phone? Here’s how. Need to troubleshoot a problem? No sweat: you’ll find easy, step-by-step directions. Whether you’re using the T-Mobile G1 or another Android-powered smartphone, this book answers all your questions so you can harness the power of Google applications and tools in the palm of your hand.

? Set up your Google Android phone fast!

? Quickly master phone basics, from speakerphone to call waiting

? Transfer contacts from your computer or another phone

? Add new Calendar appointments and reminders

? Make the most of your free Gmail account

? Take photos, and send them instantly to your contacts

? Watch videos and upload them to YouTube

? Find practically anything with Google Search

? Use Google Talk’s handy chat features

? Get directions and traffic info with Google Maps… even use GPS!

? Install new software tools and even start writing your own

? Fix the most common problems with service and hardware

John Eddy is a long-time gadget hobbyist who has spent most of his career helping everyday people use technology, in roles ranging from product support to moderation of online forums.

Android Programming

Professional Android Application Development

A hands-on guide to building mobile applications, Professional Android Application Development features concise and compelling examples that show you how to quickly construct real-world mobile applications for Android phones. Fully up-to-date for version 1.0 of the Android software development kit, it covers all the essential features, and explores the advanced capabilities of Android (including GPS, accelerometers, and background Services) to help you construct increasingly complex, useful, and innovative mobile applications for Android phones.

What this book includes

An introduction to mobile development, Android, and how to get started.

An in-depth look at Android applications and their life cycle, the application manifest, Intents, and using external resources.

Details for creating complex and compelling user interfaces by using, extending, and creating your own layouts and Views and using Menus.

A detailed look at data storage, retrieval, and sharing using preferences, files, databases, and Content Providers.

Instructions for making the most of mobile portability by creating rich map-based applications as well as using location-based services and the geocoder.

A look at the power of background Services, using threads, and a detailed look at Notifications.

Coverage of Android’s communication abilities including SMS, the telephony APIs, network management, and a guide to using Internet resources

Details for using Android hardware, including media recording and playback, using the camera, accelerometers, and compass sensors.

Advanced development topics including security, IPC, advanced 2D / 3D graphics techniques, and user–hardware interaction.

Who this book is for

This book is for anyone interested in creating applications for the Android mobile phone platform. It includes information that will be valuable whether you’re an experienced mobile developer or making your first foray, via Android, into writing mobile applications. It will give the grounding and knowledge you need to write applications using the current SDK, along with the flexibility to quickly adapt to future enhancements.

Android a programmers guide

Master the Android mobile development platform

Build compelling Java-based mobile applications using the Android SDK and the Eclipse open-source software development platform. Android: A Programmer’s Guide shows you, step-by-step, how to download and set up all of the necessary tools, build and tune dynamic Android programs, and debug your results. Discover how to provide web and chat functions, interact with the phone dialer and GPS devices, and access the latest Google services. You’ll also learn how to create custom Content Providers and database-enable your applications using SQLite.

Install and configure Java, Eclipse, and Android plugin

Create Android projects from the Eclipse UI or command line

Integrate web content, images, galleries, and sounds

Deploy menus, progress bars, and auto-complete functions

Trigger actions using Android Intents, Filters, and Receivers

Implement GPS, Google Maps, Google Earth, and GTalk

Build interactive SQLite databases, calendars, and notepads

Test applications using the Android Emulator and Debug Bridge