Galaxy S II: The Missing Manual

Calendar and Geolocation

HERE’S ONE OF THE many reasons the Galaxy S II calendar beats a paper-based one hands down: geolocation. When you create an event, send an invitation to an event, or receive an invitation to an event (as long as an address is provided, or it’s located at a business or landmark such as a restaurant, park, health club, and so on), the Galaxy S II turns it into a live link that, when clicked, shows its location in Google Maps. Tap the maps link to see it.

So when folks get your event invitation, they can see exactly where to go on Google Maps. And you can use all of Google Maps’ capabilities, including getting directions, getting additional information about the business or area, and more. (For more details about using Google Maps on the Galaxy S II, see Maps.)

Working with Multiple Calendars

Got more than one Google Calendar? If so, then you’ve got more than one Galaxy S II calendar, because the Galaxy S II calendar mirrors and syncs with Google Calendars. In fact, without even knowing it, you have more than one calendar. The Galaxy S II’s Calendar app includes a calendar that doesn’t sync with Google Calendar—it’s a calendar that just lives on your smartphone.

Whenever you create a new event, you see a down arrow next to the current calendar in the Calendar area ...