Mobile Devices and Apps
Overview Mobile Devices Apps Overview of Follow-Up Activities Q&A
Mobile Device Basics
Popular Tablets
iOS vs Android OR
Common Features Apps
Common Features Indicator Bar Battery Wi-Fi Bluetooth Time
Common Features Camera
Common Features Home button Home icon
What is an App? An application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device
Where do I get apps? Apple App Store Blackberry App World Google Play Store Windows Marketplace
How do I download apps? You need: –Your mobile device –Your account information Username Password
How do I download apps? 1.Open the App Store 2.Search for the App 3.Tap on Install 4.Tap on if Accept & download if asked. The app will download and an icon will appear on your home screen.
What about apps that cost money? Payment can be made with: –Giftcards (iTunes) –Pre-loaded credit cards –Your own credit card
Can I return an app? Rarely. Apple Apps: Requires a problem to be reported about the app. Android Apps: Refunds within 15 minutes, or contact the app creator.
How do I remove apps? Apple Apps: –Tap and hold home button –Tap x in app corner Android Apps: –Go to Settings > Apps –Find app, choose Uninstall
What apps are good?
Read Overdrive Media ConsoleZinio OneClickdigitalGoodreads
Listen FreegalCBC Music Songza
View TED TalksNational Film Board Sky Map
Research & Learn Mango LanguagesWebMD Google Translate
News CBC NewsThe Weather Network FlipboardBBC News
Get Organized Pocket Mint Dropbox Evernote
Travel Kayak TripAdvisor Gas Buddy Google Maps
Where can I find more good apps? Use the ratings and reviews Watch CTVs App Central Visit sites like: –Common Sense Media reviews –PC Magazine
Follow-Up Activities! Borrow a Staff Device to Complete! All 4 activities need to be completed. Due by December 3
Questions?