This handy, low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master the DROID by Motorola phone. Snappy writing and eye-catching graphics walk readers through the most common features of the DROID Phone. Jason O'Grady is a leading expert on mobile technology; his O'Grady's PowerPage blog has been publishing daily news on mobile technology since 1995. Covers the latest DROID handsets and android operating system. The DROID phone, manufactured by Motorola and offered by Verizon, is based on Google Android--a software platform and operating system for mobile devices. In this handy Pocket Guide, mobile device expert Jason O'Grady reveals the secrets to using the DROID. He covers everything from how to make phone calls, send text messages and email to synching data with your Google account. In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser, use the phone's GPS, Google Maps, and Street View and how to download and use apps found on the app store. This second edition covers the latest operating system and new handsets.