Chapter 8
Chatting via Voice or Video
IN THIS CHAPTER
Dialing a call or using contacts
Calling internationally on the cheap
Listening to voice messages
Taking advantage of Google Voice
Replying to a call with a text
Picking a fun ringtone
Connecting face-to-face with Meet or Duo
You might believe that writing a chapter on how to make a phone call is unnecessary. I beg to differ! Android has options — so many ways to accomplish even the most basic tasks. Making a call is no different, and the Google Phone app has many settings so that you can customize your experience.
How many times have you jealously watched iPhone users make FaceTime calls with their children or grandchildren — thinking that you had to have an iPhone to do the same? It’s a myth — you don’t.
Also, maybe you’re familiar ...
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