Android for Work: Productivity for Professionals [Paperback]

Marziah Karch (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1430230002 | ISBN-13: 978-1430230007 | Publication Date: September 1, 2010 | Edition: 1

Android is new, Android is open, and Android is fun. It’s also serious about business. Android for Work shows you how to harness the power of Android to stay productive and take your office on the road. This book also sheds light on the often daunting task of finding the right Android phone for the business user.

Whether this is your first smartphone, your first Android smartphone, or your first attempt to make your phone into a productivity tool, Android for Work gets you started. You’ll learn how to manage email and tasks, but you’ll also learn how to weed through the sea of games to find specialized productivity tools for a variety of professions.

For those that are more interested in an enterprise wide deployment, the book includes an appendix of information on administering Android phones, creating custom interfaces, and creating specialized apps for your enterprise. You’ll also learn more about integrating Android with other Google Apps for enterprise.

What you’ll learn

• Select the Android phone that is right for you
• Integrate your work email and calendar tools
• Navigate business trips and meetings with ease
• Find specialized apps for your profession
• Collaborate with coworkers in large and small groups
• Harness the power of Android customization

Who this book is for

This book is for anyone who is considering an Android phone or who has recently purchased one. Whether you are a web designer, writer, medical professional, lawyer, or educator, an Android phone can help you be more productive and finally find a reason for having a phone with a data plan.

Table of Contents

1. Buying and Activating an Android Phone
2. Using Your Phone for the First Time
3. Going Online with Android
4. Android Calling
5. Managing Texting
6. Wrangling Your E-mail
7. The Calendar
8. Android in a Microsoft World
9. Photos and Video
10. Web Browsing
11. Social Media and Work
12. Maps and Mobile
13. The Remaining Android Apps
14. The Android Market
15. General Business Applications
16. Specialized Apps for Professionals
17. Advanced Customization and Troubleshooting
18. Resources for Managing Enterprise-Wide Android Deployment
19. Resources for Developing Android Apps

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Marziah Karch enjoys the challenge of explaining complex technology to beginning audiences. She is the author of Android for Work: Productivity for Professionals. Marziah is a senior education technologist for Johnson County Community College in the Kansas City metro area with more than 10 years of experience. She holds a master's in instructional design and has occasionally taught credit courses in interactive media. Marziah also contributes to New York Times-owned About.com and has been their guide to Google since 2006. When she's not feeding her geek side with new gadgets or writing about technology, Marziah enjoys life in Lawrence, Kansas with her husband, Harold, and two children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (September 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1430230002
• ISBN-13: 978-1430230007
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,501,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for all android phone owners, September 25, 2010

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Vrbancic - See all my reviews

This review is from: Android for Work: Productivity for Professionals (Paperback)

The book, Android for Work, covers the essential tools needed to effectively use your Android phone for both business and casual users. It shows how to use each of the major areas that are included in all of the major Android phones from email to GPS maps to business productivity applications and everything in between. The books is aimed at the business professional but has application to every user. It's certainly a must-read for the professional but also has useful information for every user showing how to setup the phone and describing many, many useful downloaded apps for all users. The bottom line is that I absolutely loved the book. I have had my Nexus One phone since the first hour it was offered by Google but never used it to it's full capability until I read this book. I kept my phone next to me as I read it and found I was picking up the phone constantly to adjust it's settings or to download the apps that were recommended by Ms. Karch. I have never felt more in control of a personal productivity device before. I couldn't recomend this book more for any professional or casual user who wants to expand their use and enjoyment of their Android phone.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for the new android phone user, August 30, 2010

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H. Agnew "V-Rex" (Lawrence, KS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Android for Work: Productivity for Professionals (Paperback)

I got a new android phone and was having trouble using it. After reading this book (written for those of us who aren't programmers) I can understand how to use the phone with it's various bells and whistles. I'd recommend it for anyone with an android phone, including new users trying to figure out how they work and current android owners so they can get more use out of their phone.

For full disclosure, I do know the author in person.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for both the novice and the pro, February 1, 2011

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Anne - See all my reviews

This review is from: Android for Work: Productivity for Professionals (Paperback)

Though I had owned an Android phone for almost two years before I got this book, I was barely scratching the surface of all of my phone's applications and productivity. With Ms. Karch's suggestions, I am now able to effectively communicate with students and colleagues, even when I'm traveling, with a minimal drop in productivity. I am often able to leave my bulky laptop at home and navigate both personal and work emails, along with attached documents, easily and efficiently through my phone.

Ms. Karch's suggestions also allowed me to get the maximum use out of my first-generation Android phone up until time for my contract renewal and the ability to purchase a replacement at a reduced rate. So the book is not only a time-saver but a money-saver as well!