Dear readers of the site! Today I will explain to young and perhaps inexperienced Android users how to use email.

If you have an Android smartphone, then you already have Account (account) Google that you created when you first launched your new smartphone. This means you have access to numerous Google services, including e-mail Gmail. I have already written about what Gmail is and what its main advantages are.

It is convenient to use this mail from the web interface on the browser by typing in address bar https://mail.google.com/. But it’s even more convenient to use a special Gmail application , which can be downloaded for free on the Google Play market.

By opening this application and entering your username and password specified when registering with Google account, you end up in the folder by default Inbox.

However, by pulling the left border of the window, you find yourself in Menu, where you can select any other folder to view.

To do this, in the lower corner you click on circle with pencil(the version for Android 4.4.2 is being considered, in others the interface may differ slightly from the one presented). A window appears with your email address in the first line. On the next line you need to place the cursor and enter Latin alphabet addressee's email. If you have already entered this address before, then at the very first characters you enter, a hint appears and you can tap on it so as not to have to worry about typing any further.

Next, enter any topic messages (can be omitted) and himself text. You can attach to message photo or any other file (and several are possible). To do this, you notice in the top line paper clip icon, by clicking on which you get a selection menu:

By choosing, for example, Gallery, you go to it and select required photo. It is immediately displayed in the text of the letter. If you need several photos, repeat the last steps.

If you don't send the email immediately, it is automatically saved in the folder Drafts and you can always change or add to it. To send, click on paper airplane icon in the top line and the letter will go away immediately. A copy of it will be automatically saved in the folder Sent(remember the menu that slides out on the left?).

There is an opinion that SMS as a phenomenon will die out very soon. However, despite the existence of such applications as Whatsapp, Line and others, which make it possible not only to exchange text messages, but also video, make free calls, people still continue to use SMS.

On Google Play There are many applications in the Store whose main function is sending free SMS. Such applications are in demand and, according to statistics, are downloaded constantly. If you believe in the future of SMS and want to do it for free, then we have selected 5 popular such applications for you.

1. FreakySMS

Freaky SMS is one of the newest apps for sending free SMS messages. According to the program description on Google Play Store, the user can use it to send an unlimited number of messages with a length of no more than 145 characters.

2. JaxtrSMS

JaxtrSMS will allow you to send SMS to any phone in the world absolutely free. At the same time, the recipient of the message does not have to have the same application on his smartphone. All this makes the application one of the most popular in the world. In addition, the application is very convenient to work with, for example, while in the application, you can open the address book and select the subscriber to whom you need to send an SMS. In addition, the application has no restrictions on sending messages.

3. Way2SMS

The program allows you to send an unlimited number of SMS absolutely free directly from your Android device. In addition, the application contains a large collection of SMS and jokes. The app's creators say they love their creation and want to keep it free forever. But if someone wants to help them financially, they will not refuse.

4. JustSMS

Another application that has a fairly simple user interface and allows you to send an unlimited number of SMS to any phone. To use the program, you need to create a login, after which you can add contacts. The program also has big amount ready-made SMS templates that can be used when you are in a hurry or are simply too lazy to type.

5. Textra SMS

TextraSMS has one of the most elegant user interfaces and is quite easy to use. However, when testing this application, we noticed that sometimes SMS arrive too slowly, while the above programs did not have such a problem. When testing text messages arrived instantly.

Part 2

Share photos that are in the Photos or Gallery app

Open the Photos or Gallery app. It contains all the photos that are stored in the device's memory.

Touch and hold the first photo you want to send. This will put the device into selection mode.

Click on additional photos to submit. While in selection mode, click each additional photo you want to send.

• Please attach no more than five photos to each email. Many email services do not allow you to send or receive too large emails. By limiting the number of attachments, you ensure that the email is sent and received as intended.
2. • If you're using the Gmail app, select "Gmail" from the list rather than "Email."

3. Select photo size (if prompted). Depending on your device and email application, you may be prompted to resize the image. Select one of the preset options. Photos smaller size They will please recipients with slow Internet, but the quality of such images is quite low (this is especially noticeable when viewing them on a large screen).

   • If you share photos from the app " Google Photos", you will be asked to send a life-size image or create a link that the recipient of the email will open. The link is useful when you need to send a large number of photos.
   • Image resizing options vary greatly depending on the device and application (Gallery or Photos).

Hi all. To begin with, as always, I have an interesting “story on the topic” for you.

After purchasing the iPhone 6 Plus, I was wondering what ringtone I had installed. I’m calling my phone from another number, when suddenly the iPad in the next room starts making sounds... At the same time, the iPhone is silent. I was in a stupor for about 5 minutes. I started messing around with the iPhone settings. Only after some time did I realize that for some reason the iPad was in call mode. Somehow this innovation of iOS 8 even slipped my mind. To prevent this from happening to you, I decided to write detailed instructions about calls and SMS...

Let's look at different cases. First of all, on your iPhone, turn on Settings->FaceTime->Cellular iPhone calls:

Now you can continue setting up on other devices.

How to make and receive calls from an iPad (iPod Touch) with an iPhone

Requirements:

• iPhone and iPad updated to iOS 8
• iPhone and iPad are on the same Wi-Fi network
• iPhone and iPad are tied to the same Apple ID

Let's go to iPad settings. Settings->FaceTime->iPhone Cellular Calls. Turn on the switch if it is not on. By default, by the way, it is enabled. Also opposite telephone number there must be a check mark.

If the iPhone is locked at the time of the call (this is how the system understands that it is most likely not at hand), then the incoming call is sent to two devices at once. This is what it looks like:

You can take calls on both iPad and iPhone.

To make a call from an iPad, you need to go to FaceTime and, opposite the caller’s last name or phone number, click the handset icon.

The iPad will write that the call is coming through the iPhone.

How to make and receive calls on Mac with OS X if you have an iPhone

Requirements:

• iPhone and Mac updated to iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite respectively
• iPhone and Mac are on the same Wi-Fi network
• iPhone and Mac are tied to the same Apple ID

You need to log in via FaceTime in OS X. After that, leave a checkmark next to the phone number.

This is all. Now when you make calls to your iPhone, which may be lying around in the farthest corner, the call will go directly to your Mac. However, it is not necessary to launch the FaceTime application.

After lengthy tests, I noticed that in OS X the call notification is delayed by a couple of seconds and the melody continues to play even after the caller hangs up and it is no longer possible to receive the call, although the corresponding button is available. I guess it depends on the speed of your Internet... Although there is no such problem on the iPad.

How to Receive and Reply SMS on iPad, Mac and iPod Touch with iPhone

This functionality appeared in iOS 8.1 and we have already received several questions on this topic in the comments on the website. I will answer in detail.

Requirements:

• iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac updated to iOS 8.1 and OS X Yosemite respectively
• iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac are on the same Wi-Fi network
• iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac are tied to the same Apple ID

The setup is simple. On your iPhone, go to Settings->Messages->Message Forwarding.

We see there all our devices that are linked to an Apple ID and logged in to the iMessage application. We turn on the checkbox next to the device from which we want to receive or send messages.

A message appears:

After some time (for me a few seconds) a code will be sent to the iPad.

We enter this code on the iPhone and click the “Allow” button. Now you can send SMS messages from your iPad and receive them using your iPhone.

This is done in the iMessage application. Let's start a new conversation. And if the contact in your list is not linked email address, which is an active Apple ID, then you can only send an SMS or MMS message. You will understand this by the gray text SMS/MMS in the text entry field.

Setting up and sending messages in OS X is completely similar.

How to receive or send SMS from iPad if there is no iPhone?

This is very frequently asked question, which also needs to be answered. Despite the fact that you can insert a SIM card into the iPad and use it to connect to LTE networks and 3G, there is no way to receive or send SMS to this SIM using iOS.

I recently asked myself the question of at least receiving SMS, but there are no normal solutions. The crutch solutions are:

1. SwirlySMS free – package from Cydia. You need jailbreak and iOS 6. :) I understand that the package is not updated?

2. SMS center - application in App Store, which allows you to send SMS for money. Cannot be accepted. It seems to have deteriorated in the last 2 years, reviews are very bad.

Even in 2014, Apple does not allow users to fully use the module cellular communications... At the same time, the most people cope with this task cheap tablets on Android for $100... And this is very sad.

If you have purchased any of the iPhone products, then you will undoubtedly want to make the most of its capabilities. One of these features is synchronization with a mail server to receive and send messages. This feature is not available by default, but it will help correct setting email on iPhone. There is nothing complicated here - we will now go through the process step by step.

How to set up mail

First, launch the Mail app. Go to its settings and select “Mail, Contacts, Calendars”. In the menu that opens, click on the “Add” line. Now you have several ways to solve the problem. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.

First way

You see in front of you a list of mail services that are fully supported on iPhone. If you have an account in one of them, then everything is quite simple - you just need to select the appropriate item and fill out the necessary and intuitive input lines. After this, mail is automatically configured on the iPhone.

Second way

If you don't have an email account, you can create one. Most optimal solution, in our opinion, is Gmail - mail from Google. Its interface is quite easy to use, so it is very popular among users.

If you don’t want to open an account with one of the proposed providers, then select the “Other” option. In this case, setting up mail for iPhone may take longer.

First, you need to configure the SMTP and POP3 protocols, which are used to allow third-party applications to access your mailbox.

The details may differ for different providers, but the essence is the same - you need to go to the mailbox settings on the mail website and find the item there that contains the words “SMTP” or “POP”. There you need to enable these protocols, and also remember the mail servers - you will need them so that the mail setup on the iPhone can be completed correctly.

Now let's get back to the settings Mail applications. You need to fill in several input fields. You can choose any name you wish.

In the “Node name” column, enter exactly the address that was specified in your account settings. Please enter your address as mailbox. Write your password in the next field.

Perhaps you have some suspicions - will there be a fraudulent takeover of your account and its loss because of this? You can rest assured: Apple, the manufacturer of devices on the iOS platform, guarantees the security and confidentiality of your personal information, including your mail access data, so setting up mail on iPhone does not entail any unpleasant consequences. You can safely trust your electronic friend - a tablet or phone - with your email password.

After all fields have been filled in, click on the “Save” button. The device can perform this operation for quite a long time. During this process, a message may appear stating that the account you selected will not be able to receive or send messages. Ignore it and continue synchronizing - everything will work.

When iPhone setup will be completed, you can safely launch Mail and write letters using your favorite tablet. As you can see, this is quite simple, and as a result you will have access to your mail at any time.