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Become smartphone savvy with Dummies Android Smartphones For Dummies is the all-new guide to Android phones with the familiar Dummies charm everyone loves. This book will give Android rookies a crash-course in how to use these popular phones. You’ll go beyond the basics of texting and taking photos—we’ll walk you through all the pro tips and tricks for customizing your phone, optimizing all your settings, using social media (safely), and making the most of apps and widgets. We’ll even teach you how to make calls, because phones can still do that. Set up and customize your new Android phone Take stunning pictures, video, and even selfies Find the best apps to make your life easier and more fun Keep your data secure and private while you browse the internetNew and inexperienced Android users will love the helpful, step-by-step guidance and friendly advice in Android Smartphones For Dummies.

Your step-by-step roadmap to unlocking the full potential of your new Galaxy S22 Your new Samsung Galaxy S22 is packed with more features than you can count. So, how should you go about using this fantastic phone to its fullest? With some friendly and expert help from Samsung Galaxy S22 For Dummies! This book on Samsung’s latest version of its flagship smartphone will walk you through every important function and feature on the S22. Want to make a call or send an email? Samsung Galaxy S22 For Dummies will show you how to set up your accounts and contacts to help you stay in touch with your friends and family. More interested in playing some new games or using the latest app? Flip to the chapter on accessing the Google Play Store and grab your favorite downloads. You’ll find step-by-step descriptions, complete with helpful screenshots and pictures, to help you: Understand the home screen, buttons, and menus of your new phone so you can navigate it with ease Customize your phone with ringtones, wallpapers, lock screens, and widgets Improve your productivity with functional apps like Calendar and GPS Whether this is your first Samsung phone, or just the latest in a long line of them, Samsung Galaxy S22 For Dummies is your secret weapon to unlocking the full potential of one of the most powerful smartphones on the market today.

The smart guide to your smartphone—updated for the latest iOS and iPhone releases Fully updated to cover the newest features of iOS and the latest iPhone models, iPhone For Dummies helps you keep in touch with family and friends, take pictures, play games, follow the news, stream music and video, get a little work done, and just about everything else. This user-friendly guide walks you through the basics of calling, texting, FaceTiming, and discovering all the cool things your iPhone can do. You’ll benefit from the insight of a longtime Apple expert on how to make the most of your new (or old) iPhone and its features. These wildly popular devices get more useful all the time. Find out what’s in store for you with Apple’s latest releases—even if you’ve never owned an iPhone before. Discover the features of the latest iOS release and iPhone models Customize your settings and keep your phone secure Make the most of your camera and shoot high-quality videos Find little-known utilities and apps that will make your life easieriPhone For Dummies is the one-stop-shop for information on getting the most out of your new iPhone. New and inexperienced iPhone users will love this book.

The quickest and easiest way to outsmart your Android smartphone  Android smartphones, like the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, offer great ways to simplify and enhance your life. From easy ways to stay in touch with your friends and family to helpful reminders for everyday tasks, Android phones can keep you connected and current at all times. Sometimes, though, the learning curve can seem a little steep.  But it doesn’t have to! Android Phones For Seniors For Dummies is your one-stop guide to discovering the essentials on how to take charge of your Android-powered phone. It skips the techspeak and confusing jargon to deliver key information in a straightforward and reader-friendly way.  With this book, you’ll learn to:  Navigate your way around your smartphone so you can easily open and close apps, access info, and see photos  Read your email and messages so you can stay in touch with the important people in your life  Secure your phone so you can be assured that you, and only you, can access the sensitive data on it  Printed using larger-print type and accompanied by full-color pictures that show you how to apply the step-by-step instructions, this easy handbook is the only resource you’ll need to make the most of your Android phone. 

Feeling hamstrung by your new Samsung? Figure out how to navigate your new phone in no time  Your Samsung Galaxy comes packed with features you’ll use every day, and Samsung Galaxy S21 For Dummies is your guide to exploring them. What do you want to do first? Send a text or email? Take photos and videos? Make a basic call? Play games? Shop? This handy guide can help you do all that and so much more.   Get an overview of the buttons, screens, and apps that are essential to operating your new phone  Manage your contacts so you can stay connected with calls, emails, or texts  Surf the web and find new games and apps in the Google Play Store  Customize your phone with ringtones, wallpaper, and awesome accessories  Watch videos and movies, shoot your own videos, and take photos  Boost your productivity with calendar, GPS, and productivity apps  Secure your Samsung Galaxy with your face ID, thumbprint, and Screen Lock  Not only does Samsung Galaxy S21 For Dummies describe features and walk you through steps to use your new phone, it also shows you what the screens look like and where to tap to make things happen. It’s like having a Samsung expert at your elbow. So pick up your copy today to make the most of your Samsung smartphone. 

The perfect guide for staying connected with your new iPhone iPhone For Seniors For Dummies is a no-nonsense manual for making the most of the latest iPhone models. You’ll learn how to navigate your device’s software and customize its settings for your needs. Plow through the basics like making calls, sending text messages, checking your e-mail, using FaceTime, tracking your health, and beyond. The step-by-step instructions are right here. With the help of this clear and accessible Dummies guide, you’ll set up your phone and discover all the neat features it has to offer. Start taking great photos with the iPhone’s legendary camera, check the weather, download games and other apps. You’ll also learn how to keep your phone safe, secure, and up to date—no worries. Choose the right iPhone for you, set up your phone, and start calling and texting Learn to make video calls with Facetime and share photos and videos on social media Discover apps and utilities that can make your life easier Play games, browse the internet, and watch movies on your iPhoneWith larger print, clear figures, and senior-focused content, this book is perfect for iPhone users who just need the basics explained without the fluff.

Your comprehensive (and very friendly!) reference guide to Android phones and tablets  You’re used to hearing it said that the phone in your pocket or tablet by your bed has more computing power than the entire Apollo 11 space program in the 1960s (or something similarly impressive)—and this is no less true for Android devices than any other. Sounds great—but what does that actually mean you can do with them? The new edition of Android For Dummies reveals all for new and experienced users alike, making it easy to get the most out of the awesome computing power of Android smartphone and tablet devices—from communications and pictures and videos to the wonderful world of 2.8+ million Google apps!    Cutting through the jargon, bestselling tech author Dan Gookin puts you in touch with all the Android features you’ll need to know (and many more you’ll be pleased to discover!), from setup and configuration to the major features, such as text, email, internet, maps, navigation, camera, and video, as well as synching with your home computer. In addition to getting familiar with these and the latest Android 10 operating system (OS)—in both Google Pixel and Samsung versions—you’ll become an expert on the best ways to share your thoughts, videos, and pictures on social media, navigate with Android Auto when driving, and maintain your files so they’re orderly and easy to find.    Explore Android devices, from physical functions to software and online features  Communicate via email, social media, Google Duo video calls, and more  Tweak your privacy settings to keep your information secure  Use Android Auto when driving and see in the dark with Night Light and Dark Mode   Androids may be able to land a spacecraft on the Moon (yet) but there’s a whole universe waiting right there in the device at your fingertips—and this book is the perfect place to begin to explore!  

Get the most out of the powerful new Samsung Galaxy S20 With its superfast refresh rate for seamless browsing and spectacularly enhanced camera—among many other goodies—there’s a lot to enjoy about your sleek new Samsung S20. Whether you’re a Samsung newbie or an upgrading customer, Samsung Galaxy S20 for Dummies is the perfect guide to the latest generation. From the basics, like setup and security, to the fun, like the supercool Single Take mode, this book has you covered from the moment you take your new smartphone out of its shiny new box. Want to watch movies? Navigate your way around with GPS? Say hello to family and friends on social media? All the easy-to-follow tips and tricks that make it fast and fun are pages away! Configure and personalize your new phone Get going with the best features, apps, and games Shoot eye-popping photo and video with 30x zoom and nighttime mode Sync with your other devices Whatever you want to use it for gaming with friends, in-app conferencing or emailing for work, shooting home movies, sending witty Tweets—or even making phone calls—this friendly, no-nonsense how-to is the best guide to your galaxy. Enjoy!

Create beautiful iPhone photos with the techniques found in this book iPhone Photography For Dummies, shares the expertise of photography workshop instructor Mark Hemmings as he shows readers how to get stunning images using their favorite iPhone. By implementing Hemmings' simple techniques, you'll get professional-looking results in a fraction of the time you’d expect. You’ll learn to: Adjust camera settings Create majestic landscape images Capture exciting action shots Shoot beautiful portraits Select an editing app Share and organize images Shoot photos comfortably while on the go Perfect for those who want to take breathtaking photos without investing in a top-of-the-line camera, iPhone Photography For Dummies takes the guesswork and luck out of creating beautiful imagery. It shows people without formal training in photography how to make meaningful and noticeable improvements in their shooting technique using either the latest iPhone model or older versions of the device.

The bestselling guide to your new Samsung  This book documents all the features and capabilities of Samsung Galaxy S10 device, approaching them from the point of view of a user who is intimidated by the technology and baffled by the documentation and online support that comes with the phones. All aspects of the suite of devices are covered, from setup and configuration, to extensive use of the phone features and capabilities:  texting, e-mailing, accessing the Internet, maps, navigation, camera and video, social networking, taking pictures, watching movies, downloading apps, synching with a PC, and expanding the phone's potential with new software releases. The accessible and fun writing style provides clear direction and doesn't hinder the book's important content and coverage. Readers will keep this book close by, referring to it often as they explore the features of their new Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone.  Navigate your phone Use mobile data technology Send and receive messages Have fun with apps  If you’re baffled by the documentation and online support that comes with your phone, your solution is here!