All about Android tablets and phones Presenter: Alexandru Savu Mobile device trainer

What is Android for phones & tablets? Android is the name of the mobile operating system made by American company; Google. It most commonly comes installed on a variety of smartphones and tablets from a host of manufacturers offering users access to Googles own services like Search, YouTube, Maps, Gmail and more. This means you can easily look for information on the web, watch videos, search for directions and write s on your phone, just as you would on your computer, but theres more to Android than these simple examples. 1.5 million Android devices activated daily! Android devices account for 44.5% of all computing devices shipped in 2014

Android Facts 60% of Android users are under the age of 34 57% of Android users own a Samsung mobile phone or tablet Google Chromecast is the first Android dongle to transform your normal TV in a Smart TV Top three all time games preferred by Android users are Angry Birds, Candy Crash and Jewels Some people dont know this, but Android is actually Open Source (free) Android Inc. was actually a company bought by Google back in 2005 Top 5 manufacturers: Samsung, HTC, Sony, LG, Motorola

Apple or Android? Apple advantages Quality of product and software Ease of use Less likely to get virus attack Good image Apple disadvantages Expensive handsets and app You cannot replace battery or upgrade memory yourself Maps is not that good as Google Maps No Flash (not such a problem now as you can get free or cheap cloud solutions) Less integrated with Microsoft or Google products Limited options to customise Restrictions placed on app developers make it fall behind Android

Android vs Apple? Android disadvantages Not as easy to use as Apple Quality of products varies Operating system comes in different flavours according to manufacturer. Makes it confusing to choose a tablet compared to Apple Antivirus essential Android advantages Wide range of products to suit all budgets Cheap quality devices You can carry a spare battery You can upgrade memory Well integrated into wide range of Google products Wide range of free apps and expanding rapidly Some newer apps do things Apple cannot

Here are some examples of tasks you can perform from an Android: The line drawn between computing and telecoms has blurred irrevocably in the last five years. Phones are computers and computers are phones, making it easier than ever to run your home / business single-handed everywhere The line drawn between computing and telecoms has blurred irrevocably in the last five years. Phones are computers and computers are phones, making it easier than ever to run your home / business single-handed everywhere Fill in, sign and return forms, contracts, payments Create and edit documents, spread sheets and presentations Descrierea 3 3 Track deliveries or purchases from anywhere 4 4 Load and display images from or to any other PC/MAC 55 View and designs, tasks, appointments, groceries list… 66 Film, take and share pictures at any time and many more…

By default they don't run an Anti-Virus, therefore some applications can contain a virus within, that we're not aware of, hence other devices on the Wi-Fi network can be infected or your phone can get a virus if it was clean before. Any Android device can be easily hacked if the user is not protecting it with a password/pattern lock and if the software is not up to date; Once the device is hacked, everything within, including private documents, notes of accounts, credit cards details, etc. will be in wrong hands. Conclusion – Do install an Anti-Virus What about Android Security?

Avoid connecting to open Wi-Fi networks as much as you can Security tips Secure an Android and join it on a home/business network Install an Anti-Virus Install a locate, lock and wipe application Encrypt the storage - most phones have this option Password protect the device with a strong password Check for operating system and 3rd party applications updates If your business uses loads of mobile phones, dont worry there are good paid applications to create a special partition on the phone, keep everything within and have a virtual private network (VPN) between the phones and the office. Hackers will never get inside this way! If your business uses loads of mobile phones, dont worry there are good paid applications to create a special partition on the phone, keep everything within and have a virtual private network (VPN) between the phones and the office. Hackers will never get inside this way!

Connect an Android with anything, anywhere All Android devices are fully compatible with any computer and have a synchronisation software available to install. Use it, and backup your device regularly If you feel connecting a cable to a computer is old fashion, than use synchronisation software like: Dropbox, Google Drive, Box.net they will help a lot Use the phone to connect to the world via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram and many more other social platforms

Connect a smartphone with anything, anywhere Print and scan via Wi-Fi: many printers have Wi-Fi modules now You can scan or picture a document and send it to the printer from your phone. You don't have to be at your computer for that, it goes over the Internet Finally, use your smartphone to control your home/office via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi: control the lights, TV, music, air-con, move data between computers with a simple tap on the phone Fact: Did you know that on Google+ you can initiate a HD video conference with up to 10 persons in the same time for FREE?

Organise remember certain things, our agenda is full and we have little time to check it sometimes Be in contact with your bank everywhere Sort HMRC tax on the go Manage appointments, events, shopping lists Keep track of your sales and order new products anywhere Control online advertising campaigns If you have your own website, keep track of your online visitors and see if target is reached and many more…

Improve your life style Here is how Androids can help and what support is available Keep files synchronised between phones, tablets and partners 55 Keep track of projects for your kids and family 4 4 Find anything on Google Maps, drive safe anywhere 2 2 Keep track of everything within your home/business on the go Get real time alerts for your financial condition Any manufacturer has its own support telephone line 66

Conclusions Any person has to be orientated towards mobile devices We have to secure our mobile devices if we work with them Using a mobile device can get you really organised Transform your home office into a mobile office Connect everyday, everywhere It may be hard to understand the new technology but this is the future Any person has to be orientated towards mobile devices We have to secure our mobile devices if we work with them Using a mobile device can get you really organised Transform your home office into a mobile office Connect everyday, everywhere It may be hard to understand the new technology but this is the future 2014 Android Smartphones

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