Google+ Hangout and Android

This post is for my friends, family, and people in cyberspace who ask me about Google Hangouts using their Android phones.  Google+ Hangout help and F1 are always your other options.
To have a Hangout, your Android device will need:

• Android 2.3+
• A front-facing camera
• Hangouts will work best if you are connected to a high speed or wifi network. For the best audio quality, try using Hangouts with headphones.

1. If you haven't downloaded the Google+ app, download the Google+ app. For more information and additional options (iOS & web) click through the image.

2. Find your app, however YOU set up your apps. You can select the Google+ App or Messenger. Messenger is an option available on your Android device vice the computer. 

3. Select the option to start your hangout.  This screen capture displays one of many options for you to access Google+ hangouts depending on your device. Tap your expansion arrow next to your Stream and the drop down menu should display the options for you.

If you are using Android Apps in a learning environment or if you are an autodidact, check out Richard Byrne's, author of the Free Technology for Teachers blog, other blog Android 4 Schools where you can learn and tinker with the latest Android apps and devices that Mr. Byrne provides information about.

How do you help friends and family with stuff you have been using?

Comments, recommendations, +1s, and reaction box checks are welcome.

Bugle Call apps iTunes and Google Play

One popular free app developed by service members and usable by many digital device users is the Bugle Call app. The Android app has 16 common bugle calls and the iTunes version contains 18 common bugle calls. This app is free and used with the military members and families, ROTC students, JROTC students, Girl and Boy Scouts, and others who use bugle calls for unique and diverse reasons. This app is available through iTunes and Google Play.

The iTunes version has 18 Bugle calls.

The Android version has 16 Bugle Calls

Bugle calls are also available on the web from a variety of sites and sources.
US Army Bugle Calls
US Scouting Bugling Merit Badge
Wikipedia Bugle Calls

How do you use Bugle calls? Ceremonies? Formal and informal learning environments? Family get togethers? Tinkering? Comments, recommendations +1s, and reaction check boxes are always appreciated.

Apps developed by Service members

The FA53.com link contains information about the apps developed by Major G. Motes and his team, public apps and the apps submitted for the Apps 4 Army competition.

Public Apps
Army Creeds (Android and iPhone)
Soldier's Blue Book (Android and iPhone)
Luther's Small Catechism (Android)
Signal Corps Lieutenant Handbook (Android and iPhone)
Rights Warning Card (Android and iPhone)
Army Bugle Calls (Android) -> Great for JROTC, ROTC, and Scouts

Screen capture using ShootMe app


AIT Platoon Sergeant Handbook (Android and iPhone)
BAH Query (iPhone)
Army Physical Readiness Training (iPhone - A4A)
Fort Gordon Post Locator (iPhone - A4A)
Mobile Learn (iPhone - A4A)
SIGACTs (iPhone - A4A)
BCT Smart Card (Android and iPhone)
Apps submitted for the Apps for the Army competition: http://fa53.com/Apps/A4A.asp
Visit the site to see more info about the apps
Physical Readiness Training Circular App
Mobile Learn App
SIGACTS CPOF App
Fort Gordon Post Locator App


You can find a variety military apps in iTunes and Android market places but can you say you have met or know the developer?



For those with access to milBook this is a crosspost from: https://www.kc.army.mil/book/message/26484#26484


While this is a time for Thanksgiving, I would like to thank all service members for their service. Keep up the great job! Your service is greatly appreciated.