Applications and Development 195MessagingThis application allows you to use the Short Message Service(SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and fromother mobile phones. You can also use the Multi MediaService (MMS) to create multimedia messages to send andreceive from other mobile phones. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) ➔(Messaging).For more information, refer to “Messages” on page 119.MessengerMessenger allows you to bring groups of friends together intoa simple group conversation. When you get a newconversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to yourphone.1. Sign on to your Google account. For more information,refer to “Creating a New Google Account” on page 19.2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) ➔(Messenger).– or –From the Google+ application, select Messenger.For more information, refer to “Messenger” on page 142.Mobile HotSpotProvides access to the Tethering and portable HotSpot menuwhere you can use either the USB tethering or portableHotSpot functionality.1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) ➔(Mobile HotSpot).2. Activate the desired connection method.For more information see either"USB Tethering"on page 230or "Mobile HotSpot"on page 231.