Smartphone Basics. A LIFE Institute Short Course Session 3: Spring 2018 Bob Fabian LIFEcourses.ca

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1 Smartphone Basics A LIFE Institute Short Course Session 3: Spring 2018 Bob Fabian LIFEcourses.ca

2 Session Plan Simple Extras VOIP Calls Video calls Map services Music options QR Code Reader Cloud Services

3 Extras Stand ($1.28) Charger ($7.57) Pointer ($1.00) USB Cable ($0.99) Keyboard ($16.99) ebay, free shipping (May 31, 2018)

4 Voice over Internet Protocol Internet Connection Session Initiation Protocol VOIP Service Provider (Destination Switch) Destination Insensitive High Speed Internet Destination Telephone Switch

5 VOIP Features All calls become local, plus small charge from VOIP service provider Internet charges are distance insensitive It does require an Internet data connection, but WiFi in hotels works fine Can be connected to work through a desktop VOIP phone Receiving calls possible but requires your phone to maintain active Internet connection

6 Hangouts Dialer Make phone calls over data from the Hangouts app - call any phone number, including landlines. Use Outbound Caller ID people who you call will see your verified number when you call them (no more appearing as Unknown!) Connect with your Google Voice number to make VOIP calls in the Hangouts app from your Google Voice number.

7 magicjack Free calling to Canada & US Can receive incoming calls $35/first year, $39/subsequent years Desktop & smartphone

8 Ooma Make unlimited nationwide calls for free and international calls for next to nothing by tapping into your Ooma account. Compatible with ios or Android mobile devices with Wi-Fi or data network access. As a Premier customer, you can also receive incoming calls on the Ooma mobile app. Desktop & mobile - $20/mo

9 Caution Early desktop VOIP did have problems, but service now wins generally positive reviews Smartphone VOIP makes logical sense, but there are enough negative reviews that cautious experimentation is warranted Making it work requires that bridges connect smartphone to VIOP server to telephone switch

10 Video Calls Simpler than connecting into the old telephone network, but everyone must have an account The front facing camera, microphone and speaker get used to make the video call The other party needs to the right app installed and running it receives the call One-on-one calls, conference calls, features and services vary

11 Video Call Connection Video Call Service

12 Skype

13 Google Duo

14 JusTalk

15 Music Every smartphone At least one speaker A jack for headphones Or wireless connection Power to process mp3 files Audio comes in quality levels Low quality mp3 High quality mp3 Full flac or ape

16 Sources of Music Many sources of broadcast music Many sites allow music to be played Many FM music stations Many Internet music broadcasters YouTube has vast library Spotify and others allow selective playing Apps available to capture audio file from music being played You can then play the mp3 files any time

17 Fast Mp3

18 Free Music for YouTube

19 Spotify Music Premium version required to download

20 Shazam Properly identified obscure classical music

21 Data Drain Many great apps designed to give you the information you want, wherever you are A mobile data plan is essential the only way to get everywhere service Add in GPS (global positioning service) and you know where you are and how to get where you want to go GPS is free, but maps require data download

22 Google Maps

23 Also Offline

24 QR & Bar Code

25 Yonge Street Mural Plan a QR code that will bring up a site that identifies the musicians and provides a sample of their music Part of plaque for each wall (north and south) Under development by the Downtown Yonge BIA

26 Cloud Services Many major Internet companies offer to store (limited) information for you, for free Facebook provides a community sharing service Dropbox provides a virtual directory that automatically copies information stored in the cloud Google Office, Photo work locally with documents or photos that are stored in the cloud Different business models sell targeted ads, sell full version for business, etc.

27 Google Photos

28 Endless Possibilities Today s smartphones are remarkably powerful and flexible May not always make sense to be at the leading (bleeding) edge Wait for the technology to trickle down to more affordable price points Yesterday s leading smartphones can be good affordable choices

29 Constant Change Smartphone replaced point and shoot camera Tablet (largely) replaced notebook computer Solid 15 year run What will replace the Android smartphone, and when?

30 We live in interesting times! With Multiple opportunities & Multiple threats enjoy