2 Using the Home screen

The Home screen provides a central location where you can access information and email, browse the Web, stream videos, view photos, and access social media websites.

NOTE: The appearance of the Home screen may vary.

Swipe down from the top to display notifications.

Swipe up from the bottom to display Google Now cards.

Touch an icon to perform the action described in the table.

Icon

Description

 

 

(1)

Search—Type one or more keywords to search with Google.

(2)All apps—Displays a list of all installed apps. To see all widgets, tap the Widgets tab.

(3)Recent apps—Opens a list of apps that you have used recently.

Touch an app to open it.

To remove an app from the list, swipe it to the left or right.

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