Annotation Android is new, Android is open, and Android is fun. It’s also serious about business.Android for Workshows 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 Workgets 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 learnSelect the Android phone that is right for youIntegrate your work email and calendar toolsNavigate business trips and meetings with easeFind specialized apps for your professionCollaborate with coworkers in large and small groupsHarness the power of Android customizationWho this book is forThis 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 ContentsBuying and Activating an Android PhoneUsing Your Phone for the First TimeGoing Online with AndroidAndroid CallingManaging TextingWrangling Your E-mailThe CalendarAndroid in a Microsoft WorldPhotos and VideoWeb BrowsingSocial Media and WorkMaps and MobileThe Remaining Android AppsThe Android MarketGeneral Business ApplicationsSpecialized Apps for ProfessionalsAdvanced Customization and TroubleshootingResources for Managing Enterprise-Wide Android DeploymentResources for Developing Android Apps