iPad 3 Teardown Review

Publishing with iBooks Author

iBooks Author is the first tool of its kind. Never before have publishers, authors, and content creators had a tool for making dynamic, interactive ebooks in a WYSIWYG environment. This book is intended to get you up and writing in iBooks Author. You’ll learn what to expect from this new tool and what its strengths and limitations are. You’ll see how you can create beautifully designed pages and how you can bring those designs to life with interactive content in ways that, before now, were only possible in a web browser on the Internet. You’ll also find out how to navigate the occasionally tricky terrain of Apple’s ecosystem so that you can get your book published to the iBookstore.

"The New iPad" (iPad 3) Offical Introduction Video

iPod touch Made Simple, iOS 5 Edition

The new iOS 5-driven iPod touch devices are much more than just music. These have all the features of a PDA—including email, calendar, Google Maps, the App Store, and even phone capabilities—as well as the ability to watch movies and play your favorite games, all packed into Apple’s sleek design.

With iPod touch Made Simple, iOS 5 Edition, you'll learn how to take advantage of all these features and more, now available using the new iOS 5. Packed with over 1,000 visuals and screenshots, this book will help you master all the functions of the iPod touch devices that run iOS 5 and teach you time-saving techniques and tips along the way.

Written by two successful smartphone trainers and authors, this is the go-to guide for the iPod touch!

What you’ll learn

• Support for both Windows and Mac users
• Sync and manage all your music on the iPod touch or your computer
• Find the best App Store applications and games
• Save time with copy/paste & Spotlight search
• Play music, videos, TV shows, and podcasts
• Sync playlists, videos, contacts, calendar, and notes
• Fast email, phone, calendar, and browser tips
• Use Google Maps to find just about anything!
• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi network setup & security
• All the best tips and tricks for the touch screen

Who this book is for

This book is for those new to the iPod touch or the iPod touch devices running the new and latest iOS 5 and even for seasoned users who want to learn new tips and techniques.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started with iPod touch
2. Typing Tips, Copy/Paste, and Search
3. Sync Your iPod touch with iTunes
4. Other Sync Methods
5. Wi-Fi Connectivity
6. Organize Your iPod touch Icons and Folders
7. Personalize and Secure Your iPod touch
8. Multitasking and Voice Control
9. Playing Music
10. Viewing Videos, TV Shows, and More
11. iBooks and E-Books
12. Surfing the Web with Safari
13. FaceTime Video Messaging and Skype
14. Email on Your iPod touch
15. Working with Contacts
16. Your Calendar
17. iPod touch Photography
18. Recording and Editing Videos
19. iTunes on Your iPod touch
20. The Amazing App Store
21. Games and Fun
22. Social Networking
23. Eliminate Your Paper Notes
24. Bluetooth on the iPod touch
25. Utilities: Clock, Calculator, and Weather
26. New Media: Reading Newspapers, Magazines, and More
27. Find Your Way with Maps
28. Troubleshooting Your iPod touch
29. Your iTunes User Guide

iOS 5 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach

iOS 5 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach is your guide to developing solutions on iPad, iPhone, and other iOS 5 devices and platforms. This book provides in-depth code samples and discussions for scenarios that developers face every day. You'll find numerous examples of real-world cases that will enable you to build fully functional applications quickly and efficiently.

The recipes included in this book are wide in scope, and have been geared toward the professional developer. You'll find clear and concise code samples accompanying each recipe, and will be presented with cutting-edge solutions that bring forth the best that the iOS 5 SDK has to offer. The recipes include:

• Working with Interface Builder in the latest version of Xcode
• Building applications that incorporate animation and multimedia
• Building location-aware apps
• Understanding best practices for application design and development

You'll find iOS 5 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach to be an indispensable reference for all of your iOS development.

What you’ll learn

• How to make your apps truly stand out with brilliant animations and multimedia
• How to enhance your game apps with GameCenter
• How to develop powerful apps with the latest Xcode
• How to extend your apps with TableView, UIView, and core graphics

Who this book is for

This book is intended for developers familiar with the Objective-C programming language and with an interest in developing apps for the iPhone and iPad. While a basic knowledge of Objective-C is expected, developers at all levels of app development will benefit from this book.

Table of Contents

1. Xcode Tips and Tricks
2. Working with Interface Builder in Xcode
3. Multimedia Recipes
4. Camera Recipes
5. TableView Recipes
6. Core Graphic Recipes
7. UIView Animation Recipes
8. Calendar Recipes
9. Data Storage Recipes
10. Core Data Recipes
11. Notification Recipes
12. iAd Recipes
13. Location and Mapping Recipes
14. GameCenter Recipes
15. App Design Guidelines
16. Game Kit Recipes

About the Author

A bio is not available for this author.

Colin Francis is an iOS developer from Gaithersburg, Maryland. After studying C++ and Java, he trained himself in iOS development and worked with Shawn Grimes of Shawnsbits, LLC in Baltimore. Now he lives in Miami, developing iOS apps independently with a focus on utilities and audio-focused software applications. He also works as an audio designer and sound technician, with experience on productions in both Miami and Washington, D.C.