Intro to Apps - AARP
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[Real Possibilities, AARP]
[Intro to Apps, Real Possibilities, AARP]
In this video,
you will learn about apps that come pre-installed
on your AARP RealPad Android tablet
and how to install new ones.
App is short for application.
Apps are used on mobile
devices like the RealPad.
The RealPad had a number
of apps already installed.
Let's take a look
at some of these apps now.
Send and receive emails
from anywhere.
You can use
your existing email
or create
a new Gmail account.
The camera app
allows you take
high resolution
photos and videos
and even allows you
to do basic photo editing.
You can use the Gallery app
to view pictures and videos
that you've taken
as well as those that others
have shared with you.
With the AccuWeather app,
you can check
the weather forecast
of almost any city
in the world.
YouTube is a large collection
of videos
on the Internet.
This app is a resource
for educational
and entertainment-based
videos.
Google Play Books puts
one of the world's
largest bookstores
on your tablet.
Don't worry about downloading too many books.
Your RealPad has room
for thousands of books.
The AARP app is a great way
to browse member benefits
and read AARP news
on the RealPad.
With the
AARP Publications app,
you can read all
of your favorite issues
of the AARP magazine
and the AARP bulletin
in one place.
Stay connected to
friends and family
using social media,
like Facebook,
with the Facebook app.
No matter your preference,
the RealPad
comes with multiple
news apps
that are updated
in real time.
The Google Hangouts app
allows you
to make video calls,
send messages,
and share photos and videos.
You can get
turn-by-turn directions
from wherever you are
to wherever you need to go,
whether you're
walking, driving,
or taking public transportation
from Google Maps.
The Keep is the digital version
of a pad of paper
and is a place to jot down
your thoughts while on the go.
All of these apps are already
on the AARP RealPad,
but there are over one million
other apps to choose from.
You can download apps
through the Google Playstore.
To access
the Google Playstore,
go to the home screen,
then tap Playstore.
Tap Apps.
This is the homepage
of the Apps Store
where you'll find
featured apps.
To search for an app
by name,
tap the magnifying glass
and type in the name
of the app.
There are apps
that you pay for
and apps
that are free.
Browse the Top New Paid,
Top New Free,
and Trending Apps
by tapping these categories.
Many of the highest rated
and most popular apps
are free to download.
Tap Top Free
to explore these apps.
Tap any app for more information about that app.
You'll see a description
of the app
as well as reviews
and screenshots
that allow you to see
what the app looks like.
To download the app
to your RealPad,
tap Install.
Then tap Accept.
Once the app is downloaded,
it will appear
on your home screen.
To download apps,
you will need
a Google account.
A Google account allows you
to download apps,
movies, music, and books
from the Play Store,
back up your tablet,
chat with people
using Hangouts,
send and receive emails through Gmail,
and much more.
To create a Google account,
tap the RealPad toolbar icon
on the left side
of the navigation bar.
Tap the Settings folder.
Tap Google Account Settings.
Tap New.
Then follow
the on-screen instructions
to set up your account.
Note that you can
skip certain steps
including the step
to enter a credit card.
This simply allows you
to download apps
that cost money
to your RealPad.
You won't be charged
unless you choose
to download such an app.
Just tap Skip if you are
not comfortable with this step.
After setting up your account,
tap the Home icon to return
to the home screen.
Enjoy exploring
and using apps
on your RealPad.