5. Mail, Messaging, and Web Browser

It’s time to turn your attention to three key communication features of the Nexus One: email, messaging, and Web browsing.

A lot of people get a Nexus One specifically for its ability to send and receive email. Email is one of the defining features of a smartphone, and when you get the hang of typing on a virtual keyboard, you’ll be tapping out emails almost as fast as you can on your desktop computer. The Nexus One is a true email powerhouse, and the software behind its virtual keyboard keeps getting better, providing improved speed and accuracy.

In this chapter, I jump-start your knowledge of Android’s email and messaging applications, take a close look at the practical use of these applications, and provide ...

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