All about Android tablets and phones

Presenter: Alexandru SavuMobile device trainer

What is Android for phones & tablets?

Android is the name of the mobile operating system made by American company; Google. It most commonly comes installed on a variety of smartphones and tablets from a host of manufacturers offering users access to Google’s own services like Search, YouTube, Maps, Gmail and more.

This means you can easily look for information on the web, watch videos, search for directions and write emails on your phone, just as you would on your computer, but there’s more to Android than these simple examples.

1.5 million Android devices activated daily!

Android devices account for 44.5% of all computing devices shipped in 2014

Android Facts60% of Android users are under the age of 34

57% of Android users own a Samsung mobile phone or tablet

Google Chromecast is the first Android dongle to transform your normal TV in a Smart TV

Top three all time games preferred by Android users are Angry Birds, Candy Crash and Jewels

Some people don’t know this, but Android is actually Open Source (free)

Android Inc. was actually a company bought by Google back in 2005

Top 5 manufacturers: Samsung, HTC, Sony, LG, Motorola

Apple or Android?

Apple advantagesQuality of product and softwareEase of useLess likely to get virus attackGood image

Apple disadvantagesExpensive handsets and appYou cannot replace battery or upgrade memory yourselfMaps is not that good as Google MapsNo Flash (not such a problem now as you can get free or cheap cloud solutions)Less integrated with Microsoft or Google productsLimited options to customiseRestrictions placed on app developers make it fall behind Android

Android vs Apple?

Android disadvantagesNot as easy to use as AppleQuality of products variesOperating system comes in different ‘flavours’ according to manufacturer. Makes it confusing to choose a tablet compared to AppleAntivirus essential  

Android advantagesWide range of products to suit all budgetsCheap quality devicesYou can carry a spare batteryYou can upgrade memoryWell integrated into wide range of Google productsWide range of free apps and expanding rapidlySome newer apps do things Apple cannot

Here are some examples of tasks you can perform from an Android:

The line drawn between computing and telecoms has blurred irrevocably in the last five years. Phones are computers and

computers are phones, making it easier than ever to run your home / business single-handed everywhere

Fill in, sign and return forms, contracts, payments1

2 Create and edit documents, spread sheets and presentations

Descrierea 3 Track deliveries or purchases from anywhere

4 Load and display images from or to any other PC/MAC

5 View and email designs, tasks, appointments, groceries list…

6 Film, take and share pictures at any time

and many more…

• By default they don't run an Anti-Virus, therefore some applications can contain a virus within, that we're not aware of, hence other devices on the Wi-Fi network can be infected or your phone can get a virus if it was clean before.

• Any Android device can be easily hacked if the user is not protecting it with a password/pattern lock and if the software is not up to date;

• Once the device is hacked, everything within, including private documents, notes of accounts, credit cards details, etc. will be in wrong hands.

Conclusion – Do install an Anti-Virus

What about Android Security?

Avoid connecting to open Wi-Fi networks as much as you can

Security tipsSecure an Android and join it on a

home/business network

Install an Anti-Virus

Install a locate, lock and wipe application

Encrypt the storage - most phones have this option

Password protect the device with a strong password

Check for operating system and 3rd party applications updates

If your business uses loads of mobile phones, don’t worry there are good paid applications to create a special partition on the phone, keep everything within and have a virtual private network (VPN)

between the phones and the office.

Hackers will never get inside this way!

Connectan Android with anything, anywhere

• All Android devices are fully compatible with any computer and have a synchronisation software available to install. Use it, and backup your device regularly

• If you feel connecting a cable to a computer is old fashion, than use synchronisation software like: Dropbox, Google Drive, Box.net they will help a lot

• Use the phone to connect to the world via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram and many more other social platforms

Connecta smartphone with anything, anywhere

• Print and scan via Wi-Fi: many printers have Wi-Fi modules now

• You can scan or picture a document and send it to the printer from your phone. You don't have to be at your computer for that, it goes over the Internet

• Finally, use your smartphone to control your home/office via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi: control the lights, TV, music, air-con, move data between computers with a simple tap on the phone

Fact: Did you know that on Google+ you can initiate a HD video conference with up to 10 persons in the same time for FREE?

Organiseremember certain things,

our agenda is full and we have little time to check it sometimes

• Be in contact with your bank everywhere

• Sort HMRC tax on the go

• Manage appointments, events, shopping lists

• Keep track of your sales and order new products anywhere

• Control online advertising campaigns

• If you have your own website, keep track of your online visitors and see if target is reached and many more…

Improveyour life style

Here is how Androids can help and what support is available

Keep files synchronised between phones, tablets and partners5

Keep track of projects for your kids and family4

Find anything on Google Maps, drive safe anywhere2

Keep track of everything within your home/business on the go1

3 Get real time alerts for your financial condition

Any manufacturer has it’s own support telephone line6

Conclusions

Any person has to be orientated towards mobile devices

We have to secure our mobile devices if we work with them

Using a mobile device can get you really organised

Transform your home office into a mobile office

Connect everyday, everywhere

It may be hard to understand the new technology but this is the future

2014 Android Smartphones

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