Chapter 4. Core Applications

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Connecting with Contacts

• Saving the Date in the Calendar

• Figuring with the Calculator

• Using the Camera to Capture Pictures

• Capturing and Sharing Video

The draw of an Android-based phone is that developers can do so many things with applications for the phone. As with the iPhone, the application possibilities are endless. Another draw is that users can build upon, access, or add to the set of core applications.

Those core applications help you accomplish basic things, such as stay in touch with people, stay on time, and capture the world around you. You’ll probably use these core applications more than any others.

Connecting with Contacts

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