Section 8: ApplicationsThis section contains a description of each application that isavailable on the Apps screen, its function, and how tonavigate through that particular application. If the applicationis described in another section of this user manual, then across reference to that description is provided.Managing ApplicationsThe Apps screen displays all applications installed on yourphone, including apps you download and install.From Apps, you can change the way apps appear on thescreen, uninstall apps you have downloaded, and share appswith friends. When you install new apps, new screens areadded to hold them.Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons offrequently-used applications to one of the Homescreens, if it is not there by default. For details, see “AppShortcuts” on page 30.Updating ApplicationsOnce you have registered your device (see “SoftwareUpdate” on page 188) and signed into your Google account,you may see the Updates Available notification in theNotification Bar if there is a new version of one or more appsavailable or, when you open an application that is preloadedon your device, an Update Available message may bedisplayed.To update the applications:1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward todisplay the Notification Panel.2. Touch Updates available.105
