Chapter 15

Apps Various and Sundry

In This Chapter

arrow Setting alarms

arrow Using the calculator

arrow Checking your schedule

arrow Adding an event

arrow Reading eBooks

arrow Playing games

arrow Exploring Google Now

arrow Renting and watching videos

When cell phones started to become sophisticated, manufacturers began installing a few basic programs, or apps. Those early apps were pitiful. In fact, I remember my first cell phone that came with a smattering of boring, silly little apps. Still, it’s kind of traditional for a phone to come with an alarm clock, a calculator, a calendar, and perhaps a few games. Your Android phone is no different.

The Alarm Clock

Your Android phone keeps constant and accurate track of the time, which ...

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