This document discusses smart phone apps for agriculture. It begins by listing the major operating systems - iOS, Android, Windows, and Blackberry. When choosing a system, iOS is easy to use but limited to Apple devices, Android has a wide variety of devices and prices, Windows is new to apps, and Blackberry is trying to make a comeback. It discusses specifications like screen size, memory, connectivity and battery life. Accessories like cases and screen protectors are also covered. The document demonstrates basic app uses and how the cloud can be used to access files across devices. It concludes by asking for questions and sharing.

1. Smart Phone Apps for
Agriculture
Joe K. Lear KSRE Technology
Bob Mertz, Riley Co Farm Bureau
Greg McClure, Riley Co KSRE Extension Agent
Feb. 21 ,2013

2. What’s Out There?
• Apple – IOS
• Android – ICS, Jelly Bean
• Windows – WP7, Windows 8
• BlackBerry

3. Which to Choose? -Apple
• Easy to use
• Over ½ million apps and growing
• Now available through most carriers
• Limited to IPhone and IPad – no selection

4. Which to Choose? - Android
• Wide Selection of Manufacturers
• Google Play Store has a wide variety of apps
• Less expensive in some cases
• Variety of OS levels
• Carriers can add own user Interfaceapps

5. Which to Choose? Windows
• New to applications
• Not as many apps
• Gives same look and feel as desktop (Win 8)

6. Which to choose? - Blackberry
• Used to be “The Phone” – IPhone /Android
• Trying to make a come back with ver. 10
• Fewer Apps
• Selection is limited by manufacturer

7. Specifications
• Screen Size
– 4 to 5 inches for phones
– 7 to 10 inches for tablets
• Memory
– 8 to 32 Gb - phones
– 16 to 64 Gb - tablets

8. Specifications
• Connectivity
– Wi-Fi
– 3G/4G
– Pay as you go hotspots
• Battery Life
– Dependent on Phone and usage
– Extended Batteries
– CarExtra Chargers

9. Accessories
• Protective Cases
– Must have accessory
– Help prevent damage
– Makes device larger heavier
• Screen Protectors
• Stylus
– Handwriting apps
– Large handsGloves

10. Applications
• Most Apple and Android
– Not Always
• Windows Catching Up
• EmailCalendaring native to both
– Additional Apps Available
• Some Manufacturers (Android)
– Provide own app store as well as Google Play

11. Demo Time
• Some of the basic uses
– Texting
– Email
– Calendar
– Navigation
– Camera
– Internet Access
• How do you use Smart PhonesTablets?

12. Using the Cloud
Dropbox
Stored Here Google Stored Here
Skydrive
Appear Here Appear Here
Office Think Free
Google Polaris
Libreoffice Pages
Changes Made Here Changes Made Here

13. QuestionsSharing