iPhone 4 Portable Genius Review

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(More customer reviews)The Portable Genius series of books is consistently excellent, well illustrated and well indexed. The iPhone4 book is no exception. Many years ago Apple offered excellent documentation with its products but today it is a pamphlet, an inscrutable website and 3rd party publishers. Portable Genius and David Pogue and others have done an excellent job of filling the gap. Unfortunately ever secretive Apple does not share its' new product information with the outside publishers during development so user-orientied books lag product introduction by several months if not longer.
The current example of Apple's disregard for its early adopters is iLife 11 released October 20, 2010. The portable Genius book will not be available until February 8, 2011 and David Pogue not until March 15, 2011. As a committed Apple customer I wish that Apple would become collaborate with the writing community during development and not subject its customers to a six month wait from time of release until something coherent was available. Until then Portable Genius, David Pogue, Jeff Carlson and others fill the void but not until the product is half-way towards the next release.

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Using the iPhone (covers 3G, 3Gs and 4 running iOS4) Review

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(More customer reviews)I picked this book up for a friend and this is what he had to say:
"It is a guide to basic iPhone operation with step by step instructions for most
tasks. I don't think this is widely needed due to the iPhone being fairly intuitive or
at least consistent in design. But the book is much more explicit than the
small "manual" included with the iPhone, so some will find value.

There are a handful of interesting tips that are not obvious, but I would have
liked more. In my case, it was marginally helpful for a different reason. I did not yet
have access to an iPhone and needed to know more about it for a work-related project.
The purchase includes online access to audio and video clips. Videos can be
helpful for some things, but I'd much rather read a transcript of the audio. I
mean, I got the book, right? I can obviously read.

That said, after 2 days of various registration attempts, I was unable to
actually access the online media.

Note that Apple does have a fairly detailed user guide online and available on
the phone itself.
Suggest 3 stars as it mostly delivers what it claims."


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My iPhone (covers 3G, 3Gs and 4 running iOS4) (4th Edition) Review

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I had been using the basic features on my iPhone intuitively... flipping once in a while through the thin booklet and the PDF file that Apple provides as a user manual. After a month, I decided that to make the most out of my purchase I had to more proactively learn about all the features.
The presentation in this book is clean and stylish. It's also very clear -- THE INSTRUCTIONS are detailed and ACCOMPANIED BY SCREENSHOTS, which are LABELED WITH NUMBERS that correspond to each step. There's no way to get lost.
It's comprehensive. For instance, there's a section on iTunes and iPod, which is especially useful for the complete novice who need step-by-step instructions about building playlists, finding podcasts, etc. (The Dummies book is limited in this area; there's a separate "iPod & iTunes for Dummies" book.)
If you're already familiar with certain features or there are some you're not interested in learning about, the book is arranged in such a way that you can skip ahead or hop from one section to another. There's an index, of course, but the Table of Contents is as helpful because the headings and subheadings are straightforward, instead of cutesy titles.
The only thing that the Dummies book has extra is a list of ten web resources at the end. They probably have more informational nuggets spread around, but I personally found it unencouraging to wade through all the text. In this book (My iPhone), every page has screenshots and you can see every step illustrated -- it's very visual.
I found a typo on page 94 ("Inlcude" for "Include"), and the iPhone seems to have added a few modifications to the map functions since it first came out. You can find out about those on page 81 of Apple's PDF guide. No biggies. The traffic icon is no longer a car, and there's an icon for finding your approximate location on the map you're looking at.
Thumbs-up.

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Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPhone images that show you exactly what to do.Help when you run into iPhone problems or limitations.Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPhone.Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keepingyour iPhone working just the way you want. The tasks include how to:• Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi networks, other iPhones, iPods, and iPads• Manage your apps with the iPhone's new multitasking capabilities• Customize your iPhone with folders, wallpaper, ringtones, and much more• Configure and sync your information, and efficiently manage contacts and calendars• Communicate via FaceTime videoconferences, conference calls, text, email, and more• Make the most of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all of your email from one inbox• Listen to music, subscribe to podcasts, and watch video–including movies and TV shows• Capture photos and HD video• Use your photos in slideshows, for wallpaper, and your contacts or share them via email, MobileMe, and texts• Find, download, install, and use iPhone apps, including the amazing iBooks to read ebooksBONUS MATERIAL: Find additional tasks and other helpful information on this book's website at quepublishing.com/title/9780789747143CATEGORY: Apple Digital MediaCOVERS: Apple iPhoneUSER LEVEL: Beginning-Intermediate

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Incredible iPhone Apps For Dummies Review

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(More customer reviews)Good attempt! If you are buying this book in 2010 or beyond be aware that is quite dated... A new edition should speak better volume...

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A full-color directory of must-have iPhone and iPod touch apps!
The App Store allows you to browse and download thousands of applications that were developed with the iPhone SDK and published through Apple. The popularity of iPhone and iPod touch apps is exploding and this handy guide helps you sort through the tens of thousands of available apps so you can find the ones that are ideal for you.
Packed with tips and tricks on how to make the most of each app, this book escorts you through a vast selection of apps and then helps you narrow down the most essential and most entertaining apps for your needs and interests. You'll encounter amazing apps in business, education, entertainment, finance, cooking, nutrition, games, healthcare, news, music, social networking, news, weather, and more.
Helps you sort through the tens of thousands of available apps for the iPhone and iPod touch so you can find what's right for you
Shares unique tips and tricks for making the most of the apps that appeal to you
Shows you a variety of apps in the fields of weather, news, photography, cooking, entertainment, business, education, healthcare, social networking, sports, and more
Presents information in the straightforward but fun language that defines the For Dummies series

With Incredible iPhone Apps For Dummies, you'll discover how to have fun, get more done, and make the most of your iPhone or iPod touch.

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iPhone Book, The (Covers iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS) (4th Edition) (iPhone Books) Review

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(More customer reviews)I received an iPhone 4 for Christmas - it's my first iPhone. I had a Blackjack before that. I love technology, but I am by no means an expert. The iPhone is pretty easy to use, but the instructions that came with it seemed to assume that the owner would already know a lot about Apple products. Not me! I was completely new to this type of phone. My husband thoughtfully bought this book for me and I SO appreciate it. It is clear, concise, easy to understand, and full of helpful suggestions. I love the funny anecdotes at the beginning of each chapter. As the authors say, if you don't like them, skip over them! I highly recommend this book for anyone who is a new iPhone user.

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If you're looking for a book that focuses on just the most important, most useful, and most fun stuff about your iPhone 4--you've found it. There are basically two types of iPhone books out there: (1) The "tell-me-all-about-it" kind, which includes in-depth discussions on everything from wireless network protocols to advanced compression codes. (2) Then there's this book, which instead is a "show-me-how-to-do-it" book that skips all the confusing techno-jargon and just tells you, in plain, simple English, exactly how to use the iPhone features you want to use most.The iPhone Book is from Scott Kelby, the award-winning author of the smash bestseller, The iPod Book, who takes that same highly acclaimed, casual, straight-to-thepoint concept and layout and brings it to learning Apple's amazing iPhone. Scott teams up once again with gadget guru and leading iPhone authority Terry White to put together a book that is an awful lot like the iPhone itself--simple to use and fun to learn. The book's layout is brilliant, with each page covering just one single topic, so finding the information you need is quick and easy, with a large full-color photo on each page so you can see exactly how it works.Scott and Terry added even more tips and tricks than the previous editions, and made it even easier by focusing on just the most useful and most requested iPhone 4 features, so you can start really using your iPhone today!

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iPhone For Dummies: Includes iPhone 4 Review

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(More customer reviews)The Dummies people have really stepped up their game.
The paper is better.
The pictures are in color.
The information is up to date and applicable to the iPhone 4.
This is the only book you need to get up and running and enjoying the phone.

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The full-color guide to getting the most out of your iPhone
Completely updated and revised throughout, this full-color guide covers Apple's new iPhone and iOS 4. Bestselling veteran authors Baig and LeVitus introduce you to the capabilities of the iPhone whether you're making phone calls, browsing the Internet, sending and receiving e-mails, working with the calendar, watching videos, taking great photos, or much more. You'll discover how to set up iTunes, buy music and videos from the iTunes store, protect your information, troubleshoot, multitask, and download the hundreds of thousands of apps available from the App Store.
Gets you started with your iPhone, and puts you on your way to mastering the multitouch interface, synchronizing your data, making phone and video calls, texting, working with the calendar, and more
Explains setting up iTunes, watching videos, taking photos, and buying music
Walks you through connecting to the Internet, sending and receiving e-mails, getting directions from GPS maps, protecting your information, and troubleshooting
Addresses browsing and downloading any of the hundreds of thousands of applications from the App Store
Includes coverage of iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and the iPhone 4, available from AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rogers, Telus, and other major carriers

Presented in the straightforward-but-fun style that defines the Dummies series, iPhone For Dummies, 4th Edition is the only book you'll need to get comfortably acquainted with your new iPhone.

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iPhone Pocket Guide, The (5th Edition) (Peachpit Pocket Guide) Review

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(More customer reviews)It has been said many times already, but it's worth repeating: iPhone has completely revolutionized the way that we think of the phone, and is arguably the greatest leap in telephony since the mobile phones had gone mainstream. In recent couple of years many other smartphones have tried to emulate or even surpass much of the iPhone's magic, but with every new iteration Apple manages to pull away from the rest of the pack. This is certainly true of iPhone 4, which has taken the quality and usability to a whole new level. All the antenna issues notwithstanding, iPhone 4 is arguably the most user-friendly and stylish smartphone on the market today. Even so, most users never quite manage to take the full advantage of all of its many advanced features. An accessible and to-the-point user guide can be a huge help in mastering your iPhone 4.
This short pocket guide aims to take away the mystery behind iPhone 4 and help you make the most of it. The guide is written in an extremely accessible and to-the-point style, and from the very outset it takes you straight to the actual demonstrations of how to achieve certain actions on your iPhone. It helps you navigate the plethora of settings and adjustment options, and tries to make sense of them. This is in fact one of the books's greatest strengths - it is not just a bag of tricks, but a clear and lucid explanation of the rationale behind every design option on your iPhone (both hardware and software). Even seasoned iPhone users will find many valuable tips and insights, and the book is a valuable reference for the long term use.
I also enjoyed the format of the book. As the name suggests, it is rather small but I would still not attempt to put it in my pocket. The illustrations, although small, are very clear and help to illustrate all the relevant material. It is a very intuitive guide for a very intuitive device.

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How to Do Everything iPod, iPhone & iTunes, Fifth Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I have the Sony e-book edition of this title, which has the same content as this paperback edition.
This book, now in its 5th edition (published June 2009), is probably the best book that covers the basics of using an iPod (classic, nano and shuffle), iPod touch, iPhone 3G, and the iTunes software. It's by no means an advanced user's guide, so if you're looking for expert tips and hacks, this is not it. Indeed, it doesn't even tell you much about the sound-quality options in iTunes and on iPod and iPhone; it just scratches the surface, that's it.
That said, if you're a novice to the iPod/iPhone/iTunes dynasty, this book will help you aplenty. Contrary to what Apple's marketing tells us or what its collaborators in the "unbiased" mass media would like us to believe, iPod, iPhone and iTunes are actually quite difficult to use, with many features hidden in places you don't expect to find them. That's why there're so many iPod and iPhone books on the market.
This book succeeds in being a beginner's guide because it's easy to understand and covers areas where a beginner usually stumbles, from understanding the iPod or iPhone's controls to using iTunes to organize one's music. You'll find plenty of screenshots to help you along, and both PC and Mac versions of iTunes are covered. The index is pretty good, making the book a good basic reference on various topics related to the iPod, iPhone, iTunes empire.
So, if you need a book to help you get to the many features of iPod or iPhone and iTunes, this book is your best bet. But if you want in-depth coverage of these products, you'll have to look elsewhere -- or wait, as I have not found a single book that covers the many advanced features (e.g., real interaction between sound check and volume adjustment and EQ) and many bugs and annoyances of the iPod and iTunes.

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Enjoy your iPod, iPhone, and iTunes to the fullest!

Fully revised and updated, this easy-to-use guide covers the iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, iPhone, and iTunes--including the App Store. Download music, podcasts, videos, games, and applications; load your calendar and contacts; select accessories; and connect to the Web. Discover how to easily manage your iTunes library, convert file formats, use networking features, troubleshoot your device, recover data, and so much more. How to Do Everything: iPod, iPhone & iTunes, Fifth Edition covers it all!

Configure iTunes and load your iPod or iPhone with music, video, and data
Select accessories, including speakers, cases, adapters, docks, remote controls, and radio transmitters
Use your iPod or iPhone as a home or car stereo
Create high-quality AAC or MP3 files from CDs, vinyl, or other sources
Synchronize your iPod or iPhone with multiple computers
Create video files that work with the iPod or iPhone
Use your iPod or iPhone as an external drive or backup device
Troubleshoot problems with your iPod, iPhone, or iTunes
Connect to wireless networks and use VPNs
Set up e-mail accounts and surf the Web
Install applications and play games

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A Simple Guide to Verizon iPhone 4 Review

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(More customer reviews)If only I had this manual when I bought the phone the first few days! Verizon guy didn't even know all the great steps that this author shows! She lays it out step by step (better than the iphone for Dummies books in my opinion) shows ways to save on your battery, how to set up voice dialing etc. etc. Anyone buying a new iphone should definately buy this book.

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Simple Guidesgive youJust the FactsGet up to speed on the new Verizon iPhone-fast!Simple Guides: get you started quickly.No extra clutter, no extra reading.Learn how to set up your Verizon iPhone, customize your screens and ring tones, take pix and videos, then download and use all the coolest apps. Find out all the hidden secret uses of Verizon iPhone all your friends can only dream of using.Learn the nuances of using Verizon iPhone to maximize your business and personal time.Get started with Verizon iPhone basics such as voice mail, text, and GPS without all the hassle. And don't waste any more time with apps and features you don't really care to use-set up your iPhone the way you want, and start having fun!

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