This document discusses how smartphones can be used to sync information, communicate, and access files across multiple devices. It outlines various syncing services like MobileMe, Google Sync, and My Phone that allow syncing of contacts, calendars, and other data between devices. Communication options on smartphones include phone calls, texting, emailing, using social media like Twitter and Facebook. The document also discusses using mobile websites, Google Docs, and Dropbox to access and sync files between a smartphone and other devices.

1. SyncingCommunicatingAccessingSmart Uses for Smart Phones

2. Mobile DevicesCome in all varieties…Blackberry, iPhone, Android, Symbian*, etc…*Lenovo, LG Electronics, Panasonic and Samsung

3. What can they do? LOTS!Most importantly…Sync information across multiple devicesCommunicate (Call, text, email, tweet, facebook, etc)Browse WebsitesAccess files

4. Syncing ServicesEach type/brand of phone has its own syncing service.iPhone – MobileMeAndroid – Google SyncWindows – My PhoneNokia – Ovi

5. Cross-Platform SyncingGoogle Sync is available as a cross-platform solution.Google Sync is pre-installed on Android.

6. Google Sync Video

7. Syncing ContactsSign up for an account with the syncing service of your choiceDownload the necessary app to your phone.Your phone’s contacts will be uploaded

8. Syncing CalendarsSyncing services also sync calendarsWorks great if everything is the same brandSome work-around needed for cross-platform supportPC to iPhoneMac to AndroidGroupWise to Anything

9. Syncing EmailUsing web-based email generally removes this need.Using apps designed for your phone removes duplication (read and unread messages)

10. CommunicationIt is a phone after all!Phone numbers on websites show as linksDialing the old-fashioned wayEmailSMS/text messagesInstant MessageMany IM ServicesAggregators

11. TwitterBrief communicationsMentions/Direct MessagesUse short URL’sTinyurl.comBit.lyTr.imLinks to contentMultiple interfacesTwitter Mobile SiteSeesmic AppTwidroyd App

12. FacebookLonger descriptionRich linksFull titlesAdditional DescriptionThumbnailsLinks directly to contentCan “import” or “embed” contentSeveral interfaces availabletouch.facebook.comm.facebook.comFacebook App

13. YouTubeLarge, rich descriptionFull and multiple URLsIs the contentSingular interface (minus YouTube apps)YouTube Appm.youtube.com

14. Mobile WebsitesSome websites can detect mobile devices and alter their formatSome text-based some graphics based.Mobile browsers vary on how pages displaylibrary.msstate.edu/mm.lib.auburn.edu

15. Accessing FilesGoogle Docs can create many types of documentsWord processingSpreadsheetsPresentationsForms/Surveys

16. Accessing FilesDropbox is an online storage utility that syncs your files between devices.2GB Free50GB$9.99/mo$99/year100GB$19.99/mo$199/year