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Book Description

An all-in-one tutorial for planning, developing, and launching iPhone and iPad apps

The number of applications in the Apple app store is growing at a staggering rate. Want to get in the game, but don’t know iOS? This book-and-DVD package will help! With even little or no prior programming experience, you can learn the code necessary to build an app by following the how-to instructions in this book-and-video combo. Comprised of clear, no-nonsense lessons, the book walks you through each tutorial and then encourages you to work through simple exercises so that you can immediately apply what you just learned.

These lessons are backed by video demonstrations on the accompanying DVD to further illustrate the instruction and drive home the main points. In addition, the book’s appendices contain helpful information such as obtaining a device UDID, testing, and distributing an app and also lists common reasons why applications are rejected, so you can prepare to take precautionary measures to avoid these instances.

• Introduces iOS and helps you set up a development environment
• Highlights the basics of object-oriented programming principles as well as key objective-C concepts
• Examines Cocoa touch and the Cocoa touch framework, including using various classes in the UIKit and Foundation frameworks
• Looks at advanced concepts such as tab bars, web views Download Now »

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Apple’s third-generation iPad has a new, razor-sharp Retina display and a robust processor that will dazzle you with their looks and speed, but you won’t get far without an owner’s manual to all the tablet’s features. This comprehensive guide shows you how to transfer media to your iPad, sync and shop wirelessly, tap into WiFi and 4G cellular networks, and use iTunes for media management.

The important stuff you need to know:

• Build your media library. Fill your iPad with music, photos, movies, TV shows, games, eBooks, and more.
• Sync wirelessly. Keep your iPad’s apps, media, and email messages current without cabling up.
• Capture stunning images. Take photos and HD video with the tablet’s new 5 megapixel iSight camera.
• Get online. Connect via WiFi or the blazing-fast 4G LTE cellular network—and create a free Wi-Fi hotspot with Verizon’s iPad.
• Take dictation. “Speak” email messages and notes, and have the iPad type them up.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Set Up Your iPad
Chapter 2. Tour Your iPad
Chapter 3. Interact with Your iPad
Chapter 4. Get Online
Chapter 5. Surf the Web Download Now »

Book Description

For iOS 5 on iPad 2 and iPhone 4/4s

Discover hundreds of tips and tricks you can use with your iPad or iPhone to maximize its functionality as you use your iOS 5 mobile device as a powerful communication, organization, and productivity tool, as well as a feature-packed entertainment device.

In addition to learning all about the apps that come preinstalled on your iPhone or iPad, you learn about some of the best third-party apps currently available and discover useful strategies for how to best utilize them.

Using an easy-to-understand, nontechnical approach, this book is ideal for absolute beginners, as well as more experienced iPad or iPhone users who want to discover how to use the iOS 5 operating system with iCloud and the latest versions of popular apps.

Here’s just a sampling of what the tips, tricks, and strategies offered in this book will help you accomplish:

•  Update your iPad or iPhone with the iOS 5 operating system.
• Discover how to use the preinstalled apps on your iOS 5 device, including Notification Center and Reminders.
• Take advantage of built-in apps such as Contacts, Calendars, Safari, Mail, and Music.
• Learn how to best use Siri on the iPhone 4S.
• Find, download, and install the most powerful and versatile apps Download Now »

Book Description

Covers Xbox 360, Kinect, and Xbox LIVE

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Xbox photos that show you exactly what to do

Help when you run into problems with Xbox 360, Kinect, or Xbox LIVE

Tips and Notes  to help you get the most from your Xbox 360 system

Full-color, step-by-step tasks show you how to have maximum fun with Xbox 360, Kinect, and Xbox LIVE! Learn how to:

• Quickly set up your Xbox 360, Kinect sensor, controllers, headset, and storage
• Network your Xbox using wireless or wired connections
• Join Xbox LIVE and start competing against gamers worldwide
• Create your avatar and personalize your entire Xbox experience
• Get great new content on Microsoft’s Game, Video, and Music Marketplaces
• Find, contact, and team up with friends on Xbox LIVE
• Protect your kids from inappropriate content
• Post on Facebook and Twitter from your Xbox
• Discover how Kinect is the future of motion control–now!
• Get great performance from your Kinect sensor
• Troubleshoot Xbox problems fast, so you can get back to having fun! Download Now »

Book Description

Make the Most of Any B&N NOOK–Including NOOK Tablet, NOOK Color, or NOOK Simple Touch!

Read books, play media, get free content, uncover powerful, little-known features you’ll love!

Do all this, and much more…

• Discover great web sources of free and low-cost ebooks
• Sample B&N content for free before you buy it
• Mark up your ebooks with highlights, annotations, and bookmarks
• Stream Netflix, Hulu Plus, and other video on your NOOK Tablet or NOOK Color
• Listen to music with Pandora, Rhapsody, MOG, and Grooveshark
• Read full-color comics, graphic novels, and magazines
• Lend and borrow books with B&N’s LendMe
• Read your ebooks anywhere–even if you’ve left your NOOK at home
• Master NOOK’s built-in chess, crosswords, and Sudoku
• “Root” your NOOK to run standard Android apps
• Use NOOK Friends to share your reading status, recommendations, and ratings on Facebook, Twitter, or BN.com
• Manage your content with My NOOK Library or powerful third-party Calibre software
• Create personal NOOK wallpapers and screensavers Download Now »

Book Description

Using HTML5, web developers can create standards-based browser applications with extraordinary richness and power, incorporating everything from drag-and-drop to native audio and video—all without any third-party plug-ins. Simply put, every web developer needs to master HTML5—and the sooner you do so, the greater advantage you’ll have. HTML5 Developer’s Cookbook provides all the expert advice and proven code you need to start building production-quality HTML5 applications right now.

Authors Chuck Hudson and Tom Leadbetter present tested, modular recipes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. You’ll learn exactly how to deliver state-of-the-art user experiences by integrating HTML5’s new and enhanced elements with CSS3, multimedia, and JavaScript APIs. Reflecting current standards, this book prioritizes HTML5 features with substantial browser support and identifies the level of browser support for each feature discussed. Coverage includes

• Understanding and using HTML5’s new structural elements
• Using grouping, text-level, and redefined semantics
• Managing browser-handling in HTML5
• Leveraging new CSS3 layout and style techniques
• Maximizing interactivity with HTML5 Web Forms
• Embedding audio and video with HTML5 Download Now »