Chapter 7
G-Whiz: The Google Experience
IN THIS CHAPTER
Using Google’s suite of apps on your phone
Sending texts, email, and selfies, oh my!
Finding the right apps for you
One of the great perks of using an Android smartphone is that the phone comes with a host of helpful, preinstalled Google apps that are ready to go as soon as you set up your phone. The Google Ecosystem (as it is known) has been built up around helping smartphone users get the most out of their experience. Everything from learning something new to keeping in touch with loved ones, and even getting the most out of bedtime, are all covered by a Google app. In this chapter, you discover all the ways the Google apps are designed to help you with a myriad of daily tasks right from your Android phone.
You can find all the apps installed on your phone by performing a swipe up gesture. This opens the app drawer, which contains all of your apps.
Keeping Tabs on Your Life
A handful of Google smartphone apps are designed to help you you organize and make sense of your daily routine. Two apps in this category are Calendar ...
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