Chapter 7
The Address Book
In This Chapter
Examining your phone’s contacts
Sorting and searching contacts
Adding a new contact
Editing contact information
Putting a picture on a contact
Working with favorites
Deleting contacts
Once upon a time, humans went to the trouble of memorizing phone numbers. They didn’t commit everyone’s number to memory — just a few key contacts. So if a kid were stranded at the bowling alley, he could phone Mom’s workplace, Grandpa, or even a neighbor lady to ask for a lift.
Today, it’s your phone that memorizes phone numbers — and more. That’s the duty of the phone’s address book app, which also stores email addresses, physical addresses, and even random information such as birthdays and anniversaries. It’s indispensable.
The People You Know
The phone’s ...
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