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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.

All you need to know about the most popular smartphone on the market—in terms anyone can understand iPhone For Dummies, 2025 Edition, covers the iPhone basics, as well as the features of iPhone 16 and earlier models. You'll also learn how to navigate the new iOS 17 release to make phone and FaceTime calls, send texts and messages, get online, play games, shoot video, and all the other amazing things your Apple smartphone can do. Guy Hart-Davis, a longtime Apple expert and Dummies tech author extraordinaire, shows you how to set up your phone to work with your life. Customize your settings, including privacy and app permissions, and make sure your phone is protected. Connect the new iPhone models to your other devices, sync your data from your previous phone, and learn about the new stuff you can do with updated hardware on the latest models. This beginner-friendly book makes it easy to become an iPhone power user. Discover the updates and features packed into iPhone 16 and iOS 17 Set up your iPhone, make it work your way, and navigate the interface like a pro Master calling and conferencing with Phone and FaceTime, navigating with Maps, and beyond Organize and document your life with Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, and Journal Whether this is your first iPhone or your umpteenth, iPhone For Dummies is the must-have resource for using your new device to its fullest.

Take command of your Android smartphone. Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies is the best no-nonsense guide for members of the older-and-better crowd who want to use their smartphone's features without making a support call. This fluff-free guide shows you the essentials of a smartphone running the Android operating system. Thanks to larger-print type and full-color images, it's easy to learn how to turn your phone into a communications, photography, security, and media streaming powerhouse—without wasting time on the features you may never use. You'll definitely pick up a few tricks to show off to friends and family. Stay organized and keep track of appointments with your smartphone Sharpen your messaging skills and connect with the newest media apps Take photos and videos and share them with friends and family everywhere you go Understand the privacy and security apps in your phone for a safe experience Stream music, movies, radio, and podcasts using apps on your phone This is the perfect Dummies guide for Android smartphone users who want to feel confident handling the basics of apps and functions that they'll use every day.

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 seniors who want to stay connected iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 2025 Edition helps you make the most out of your iPhone. You'll learn all about iPhone models and get help in deciding which one suits you best. If you've already got your phone in hand, you're ready to make calls, send text messages, check your e-mail, use FaceTime, track your health and medications, 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 its features. Start making photo and video memories, know what's happening with the weather, and download games and other apps. You'll also learn how to keep your phone safe, secure, and up to date—no worries. Choose the iPhone that meets your needs, customize your settings, and start calling and texting Learn to make video calls with FaceTime and connect with friends Discover utilities and features that can make your life easier Play games, browse the internet, and watch movies on your iPhone With larger print, clear figures, and senior-focused content, this no-nonsense book is perfect for iPhone users in the 55+ club who want everything explained in one place.

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!