This tips and tricks is mainly for Android users which have OS V4.0 and above
6.Install new keyboard to improve accuracy The standard Android keyboard is good, but not great. There are many third party keyboards available which will improve your typing speed and accuracy. Go to the Android Market and search for 'Keyboard' to see some great alternatives, many of which are more accurate and make typing much easier. A good one is GoKeyboard. If you see a warning saying the keyboard will collect all information (including credit cards) just ignore this. This is just a security feature that Android shows for every third-party keyboard that you install.
7.Accents and special characters If you want to type non-English letters (eg those with an accent), long-press on the relevant letter. A list of options will appear for you to select.
8.Access the scientific calculator To access the scientific calculator, rotate the phone to landscape mode. The calculator will change to a scientific one
9.Add email or phone number from text To add an email or phone number to your contacts from a text message, you can long-press on the email / phone number. Then select Add to contacts
10.Add widget to the homescreen To add a widget, go to the homescreen and press the Apps icon (the circle with 6 dots). Then you will see a list of your Apps with the word Apps and Widgets at the top. Press Widgets, then you will be presented with a list of available widgets. To add a widget, press and hold on it and then position it where you want
6.Install new keyboard to improve accuracy The standard Android keyboard is good, but not great. There are many third party keyboards available which will improve your typing speed and accuracy. Go to the Android Market and search for 'Keyboard' to see some great alternatives, many of which are more accurate and make typing much easier. A good one is GoKeyboard. If you see a warning saying the keyboard will collect all information (including credit cards) just ignore this. This is just a security feature that Android shows for every third-party keyboard that you install.
7.Accents and special characters If you want to type non-English letters (eg those with an accent), long-press on the relevant letter. A list of options will appear for you to select.
8.Access the scientific calculator To access the scientific calculator, rotate the phone to landscape mode. The calculator will change to a scientific one
9.Add email or phone number from text To add an email or phone number to your contacts from a text message, you can long-press on the email / phone number. Then select Add to contacts
10.Add widget to the homescreen To add a widget, go to the homescreen and press the Apps icon (the circle with 6 dots). Then you will see a list of your Apps with the word Apps and Widgets at the top. Press Widgets, then you will be presented with a list of available widgets. To add a widget, press and hold on it and then position it where you want
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