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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Getting to grips with Facebook on the move

Facebook is a great social networking service, but download and install the mobile app for Android and it's even better .

 Facebook for mobile devices is good but the all-singing and dancing app for Android is even better. 
 

 Millions of people enjoy being signed up to social network sites and Facebook is now the tool of choice for countless Internet users.Thanks to the increasing popularity of mobile devices, Facebook isn't just something that you dip into at home or during a lunch break at work either.Tablets, smartphones and regular mobile handsets are all able to run variations on the Facebook theme, thanks to software apps that have been developed specifically to suit the confines of these gadgets and gizmos.There are numerous ways of accessing Facebook on a variety of operating systems, ideal for people constantly on the move who don't have the time or inclination to sit in front of a desktop computer to see what their family, friends or work colleagues are up to.

The Android platform is one such OS that makes a perfect home for the Facebook social networking portal, and you'll find no better place to start enjoying its charms than on the Samsung Galaxy Tab.This is a tablet device that's smaller than the iPad, but offers much of the same functionality. It can be quickly and easily customised with a whole array of software applications. If you're a fan of social networking, then one of the first you'll want to download and install is the Facebook app and it arrives on your Android device with all the bells and whistles that you'd expect from a dynamic service like this one.The big difference is that it comes in a mobile-friendly guise, so you can stay just as productive within the space of the tablet screen, but carry out Facebook status updates, catch up with the latest postings, or simply tweak settings and preferences within your Facebook account no matter what your geographical location.

It's this sort of convenience that's rapidly making the tablet device a firm favourite with people who no longer want to be tied to computers, but still

seek an enjoyable on-screen experience. While many smartphones now have awesome Facebook apps, the extra little screen area afforded by a tablet makes light work of anything social networking-related. Better still, you can harness the power of this app with the other tools found on the Android tablet. For example, there are editing tools that enable you to add, edit or amend new or existing digital images for Facebook use.

Facebook has become an essential part of the daily routine for many people.The added benefit of using it on a mobile device not only means you can be more proactive, but updates can be done when they most suit you.That's far better than trying to cram them in over breakfast or when you're too tired to look at a regular computer after a long day at work.



Facebook has become an essential part of the daily routine for many people





STAY  IN CONTROL

Facebook works well enough in standard mode, but you can get much more from it by accessing the settings in the mobile version. It's possible to edit these at any time.



 GET NOTIFICATION

Select whether or not to get instant notifications of any social networking updates by leaving this box checked. If something happens, then you'll be the first to know about it.

AMENDING DEFAULT OPTIONS

Some options are greyed out by default. Press the 'Tick' checkbox to activate them, including the option to 'Vibrate' for incoming notifications. Get LED and ringtone notifications too.


SYNC CONTACTS

Facebook for mobile can also help you quickly sync your account by selecting this option at the bottom of the menu. It takes you to the same location as shown in Step three.


HELPING HAND

If you're a complete newcomer to Facebook for mobile devices like the Tab, it's worth checking out the 'Helpful tips' option that explains how the program works in simple terms.








 1 DOWNLOAD THE APP

Facebook for mobile devices can be found in the Android Market. Download it and choose 'Open', or tap the Facebook icon on your desktop.





 2 LOGGING IN

Accessing Facebook is easy. Simply type in your email and password using the on-screen keyboard that appears when you touch the text boxes.Tap 'Sign Up' for a new account.





 3 SYNC WITH CONTACTS

Facebook for Android allows you to 'Sync friends with Contacts'. Simply tap which of the options is most useful to your needs.You can change this later in Facebook settings.





TIPS &TRICKS

You can keep tabs on any notifications by clicking on the Facebook logo in the top left-hand corner. At the foot of the page that it opens there's a 'Notifications' tab. Simply tap this and you will be able to instantly see any latest developments within your Facebook account.









 4 HELPFUL TIPS

It's worth reading the next screen as it points out how to get the best from Facebook for Android. Press 'Finish' to start enjoying the mobile potential of the app.





 5 ADJUSTING SETTINGS

After landing on the Facebook home page, tap the logo for access to the main options for your mobile account.Tap on the icons to enter and edit each respective area.



TIPS & TRICKS

The small magnifying glass in the top right-hand corner of the screen allows you to carry out a swift search covering both 'Friends' and1 Everyone'. Tap the text box and the on-screen keyboard will appear allowing you to type in what you're looking for. It works surprisingly well on such a tiny mobile device like the Samsung Galaxy Tab.






 6 PROFILE MAINTENANCE

The 'Profile' option allows you to carry out tweaks co your Facebook account, while the ocher areas enable you Co dip in and out of key areas of the application.





 7 INTERNAL WORKINGS

Tap the left-hand menu option at the foot of the Galaxy Tab to view a pop-up menu that displays buttons for accessing the 'Settings' that control how Facebook ticks.









8 MAKING A POST

Tap the speech box on the right Co make a pose using the on-screen keyboard. Photographs can also be added by tapping on the camera icon, left, and swiftly uploaded.





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