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Mobile Devices and Apps

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Overview• Mobile Devices• Apps• Overview of Follow-Up Activities• Q&A

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Mobile Device Basics

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Mobile Device Basics

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Popular Tablets

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Popular Tablets

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Popular Tablets

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Popular Tablets

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Popular Tablets

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iOS vs Android

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Common Features• Apps

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Common Features• Indicator Bar• Battery• Wi-Fi• Bluetooth• Time

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Common Features• Camera

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Common Features• Home button• Home icon

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What is an App?

“An application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device”

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Where do I get apps?

Apple App Store

Blackberry App World

Google Play Store

Windows Marketplace

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How do I download apps?• You need:– Your mobile device– Your account information• Username • Password

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How do I download apps?1. Open the App Store2. Search for the App3. Tap on “Install”4. Tap on if “Accept & download” if

asked.

The app will download and an icon will appear on your home screen.

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What about apps that cost money?

• Payment can be made with:– Giftcards (iTunes)– Pre-loaded credit cards– Your own credit card

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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.

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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”

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What apps are good?

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Read

Overdrive Media Console

Zinio

OneClickdigital Goodreads

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Listen

Freegal CBC Music

Songza

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View

TED Talks National Film Board

Sky Map

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Research & Learn

Mango Languages WebMD

Google Translate

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News

CBC News The Weather Network

FlipboardBBC News

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Get Organized

Pocket

Mint

Dropbox

Evernote

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Travel

Kayak

TripAdvisor

Gas Buddy

Google Maps

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Where can I find more good apps?

• Use the ratings and reviews• Watch CTV’s App Central• Visit sites like:– Common Sense Media

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews

– PC Magazine http://www.pcmag.com/reviews/mobile-apps

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Follow-Up Activities!• Borrow a Staff Device to Complete!• All 4 activities need to be completed.• Due by December 3

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Questions?