Everything you need to know about your Android smartphone?in full color!Eager to learn the ins and outs of your exciting, new Android phone? Then this is the book you need! Written in the typical fun and friendly For Dummies style, this full-color guide covers the basics of all the features of Android phones without weighing you down with heavy technical terms or jargon. Veteran world-renowned author Dan Gookin walks you through everything from getting started with setup and configuration to making the most of your phone's potential with texting, e-mailing, accessing the Internet and social networking sites, using the camera, synching with a PC, downloading apps, and more. Covers all the details of the operating system that applies to every Android phone, including Motorola Droids, HTC devices, Samsung Galaxy S phones, to name a few Walks you through basic phone operations while also encouraging you to explore your phone's full potential Serves as an ideal guide to an inexperienced Android newbie who is enthusiastic about getting a handle on everything an Android phone can do Android Phones For Dummies helps you get smarter with your Android smartphone.

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The Samsung 4G smartphone provides a mobile theater with a high-quality camera and fast processing power; all in a compact device. The Samsung Conquer D600 comes in a black color and is configured for use with Sprint’s 4G high-speed mobile wireless service. This smartphone runs on the Android Gingerbread 2.3 operating system and has access to thousands of applications on the Google Play store. The touchscreen on this Samsung 4G smartphone offers a 3.5-inch color display that allows users to watch movies and stream media. The Samsung Conquer D600 provides a 3.2 MP rear-facing camera that delivers high-quality photos and videos. In addition, the smartphone offers a 1.3 MP front-facing camera that allows users to chat with friends and family face to face with video chat. The Samsung 4G smartphone has a built-in 1 GHz processor that turbo charges the functionality of the device and all of the applications. The Samsung Conquer D600 comes with a 1500 mAh Li-ion battery that offers up to six hours of talktime.

Easily attend phone calls, play games, etc. with a simple touch on the wide 3.5 inch touchscreen of the Samsung Illusion Android phone. Powered by a 1 GHz Processor, this Android phone lets you enjoy speedy web browsing, video games, etc. The Android 2.3 operating system of this Samsung smartphone keeps you engaged with access to thousands of applications. Capturing wonderful images is a breeze, with the 3 MP camera of this Samsung Illusion. The Bluetooth 3.0 technology of this Samsung smartphone allows you to wirelessly connect and share data with other compatible devices.

A sleek flip cell phone, the Kyocera TNT! includes a black and dark blue exterior with a screen on the front to allow caller ID and notifications without opening the device. The Kyocera cell phone includes mobile web capability as well as SMS and MMS texting. Features of the Kyocera TNT! include speakerphone, email connectivity, instant messaging, and voice activated dialing. The screen on the Kyocera cell phone is almost two inches and is a bright LCD color screen. The flip cell phone includes dimensions of 3.46 inches in height, 1.77 inches in width, and .60 inches in depth. The talktime battery life of the Kyocera cell phone is 200 minutes, and the standby time battery life of the phone is 120 hours. This cell phone includes a small, sleek design with built-in web browsing, connecting, and content access. The phone includes a headphone jack as well as connections for vehicle and home charging.

The smart LG Optimus Slider runs on the 2G network of CDMA 1900/800 and 3G network of CDMA 2000 1xEV-DO. The 3.2-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen of this GPS-enabled LG smartphone offers a vibrant display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. The full QWERTY keyboard of the LG Optimus Slider lets you access emails and social networking sites like Facebook and Picassa with ease. This LG CDMA phone is powered by Android 2.3 OS Gingerbread which allows easy access to all Google apps. Access Wi-Fi hotspots to download thousands of apps, games, wallpapers and more on this Wi-Fi-enabled LG smartphone. The 3 MP camera of this LG CDMA phone lets you capture great quality images and videos. The LG Optimus Slider also offers a long battery life with 3 hours and 40 minutes talk-time and 288 hours of standby time. Other features include a 32 GB memory expansion, Bluetooth connectivity, music player, video player and preloaded games.

Integrating the social networking websites and almost all the Google applications, the Samsung Dart phone ensures you keep in touch with everyone around. Powered by the Android 2.2, Froyo, this Samsung Android smartphone allows you to quickly access to thousands of applications with ease. This 3G Samsung SGH-T499 phone connects to the internet with a blink of any eye. The Samsung Dart phone features a 3 MP camera, which captures high-quality photos and videos. The 3.14-inch touchscreen display of this Samsung Android smartphone allows you to navigate through the menu with ease and type messages or mails with the swipe of a finger. The built-in Bluetooth connectivity of this Samsung SGH-T499 phone allows you to wirelessly connect to the wireless headset for hands-free conversation.

The Rough Guide to Android Phones is the ultimate guide for Android phone users. The book shares all the tips and tricks that ensure the phone performs to its full potential. The book includes a complete lowdown on the hottest 100 Android apps, as well as codes to use for on-the-spot downloading. The Rough Guide reveals the secrets of this up-and-coming mobile operating system, covering models produced by Motorola, HTC, Samsung, and many more. From the basic questions like What is Android? to making the most of its functionality, this is the complete companion to your Android phone. Stats: More than 250, 000 Android apps available Android was listed as the bestselling smartphone platform worldwide in Q4 2010 by Canalys.

The LG Optimus S is a smartphone that features an Android operating system, making it capable of performing multiple tasks beyond those of a normal cell phone. This LG smartphone features a 3.2 MP camera, so its user can take high-quality pictures and videos and save them to its 512 MB internal memory. If its user needs more memory, that’s no problem, as this LG smartphone also features a microSDHC card slot that can accept up to 2 GB of memory. Its Bluetooth interface allows the LG Optimus S to connect to other Bluetooth devices, like a headset or printer, without using cables. The 3.2-inch LCD touch screen on this Android smartphone has a 320-pixel by 480-pixel resolution and 16.7 million colors, so it always displays a crisp and clean picture. Playing digital audio on this Android smartphone is not a problem, as it supports AAC +, MP3, WMA, and AAC formats. With its micro-USB connector, hooking the LG Optimus S to a computer or other device is simple. When shopping for a new smartphone, the LG Optimus S and its high-end features make this smartphone a good fit for many users.

With a resolution of 480x854 pixels, the ZTE Fury smartphone displays detailed and sharp images. Featuring an Android 2.3 OS and powered by a 1 GHz processor, this ZTE smartphone supports a wide-range of applications and makes multitasking a breeze. Thanks to the 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen of this Android mobile, you can easily navigate through its options or enjoy your favorite game to the fullest. With Wi-Fi connectivity, you can surf the Internet, check e-mails, and stream videos on the ZTE Fury at amazing speeds. When you are behind the wheels, this ZTE smartphone helps you with its built-in GPS capabilities. Moreover, the Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity in the ZTE Fury lets you easily share files between compatible devices. Be it staying in the loop with push e-mail or chatting with friends on WhatsApp and Facebook, this Android mobile has it all.