Android for Work Productivity for Professionals

159326 Publisher: APRESS
Published: September 2010
Series: No Series Given
ISBN: 9781430230007 (1430230002)
CBL Ref: 159326
Pages: 250
Author: Karch, Marziah
RRP Price: 23.99 (GBP)

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 Description

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

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

  1. Buying and Activating an Android Phone
  2. Using Your Phone for the First Time
  3. Going Online With Android
  4. Android Calling
  5. Managing Texting
  6. Wrangling Your Email
  7. The Calendar
  8. Android in a Microsoft World
  9. Photos and Video
  10. Web Browsing
  11. Social Media and Work
  12. Maps and Mobile
  13. The Remaining Android Apps
  14. The Android Market
  15. General Business Applications
  16. Specialized Apps for Professionals
  17. Advanced Customization and Troubleshooting
  18. Appendix A Resources Managing Enterprise-Wide Android Deployment
  19. Appendix B Resources for Developing Android Apps

 Author Profile

Marziah Karch is the About.com Guide to Google. She's written tips, tutorials, and reviews for the New York Times owned company for three years.


Marziah has worked in the field of education technology since 1999. She is a Senior Education Technology Analyst at Johnson County Community College in Kansas. The college is ranked as one of the top ten digitally-savvy community colleges by Convergence magazine.


Marziah received a Masters in Instructional Design and Technology.


Binding Media Trim Depth Weight
Paperback 235 x 191

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