Discover how to build iOS and watchOS applications in Swift 2 using Xcode About This Book * Gets you up and running with Swift programming without any prior iOS development experience. * A fast paced guide showing best practices and lets you get up to speed with Swift to quickly build your own iOS applications * A unique practical approach to make your life with Swift easy. Who This Book Is For Are you interested in learning Swift? Do you want to write iOS applications in Swift? If yes, then this is the book for you. No prior iOS programming experience is assumed; however, having some experience with any programming language will be beneficial. What You Will Learn * Dive into Swift and explore its innovative and powerful syntax * Work with Swift in Xcode to get a unique and productive approach to development * Find out how to create complete iOS applications * Discover rapid prototyping with a Swift playground * Get to know how to use the Swift storyboard to develop multi-page applications * Get to grips with parsing JSON and XML data from network sources * Build a network client for GitHub repositories, with full source code on GitHub In Detail Swift was considered one of the biggest innovations last year, and certainly with Swift 2 announced at WWDC in 2015, this segment of the developer space will continue to be hot and dominating. This is a fast-paced guide to provide an overview of Swift programming and then walks you through in detail how to write iOS applications. Progress through chapters on custom views, networking, parsing and build a complete application as a Git repository, all by using Swift as the core language Style and approach This fast-paced practical guide will quickly give you hands-on experience with all the features of Swift programming. Following the practical examples in the book will help you successfully create your own iOS applications.

How can you make your iPad or iPhone app stand out in the highly competitive App Store? While many books simply explore the technical aspects of iPad and iPhone app design and development, App Savvy also focuses on the business, product, and marketing elements critical to pursuing, completing, and selling your app -- the ingredients for turning a great idea into a genuinely successful product. Whether you're a designer, developer, entrepreneur, or just someone with a unique idea, App Savvy explains every step in the process, with guidelines for planning a solid concept, engaging customers early and often, developing your app, and launching it with a bang. Author Ken Yarmosh details a proven process for developing successful apps, and presents numerous interviews with the App Store's most prominent publishers. * Learn about the App Store and how Apple's mobile devices function * Follow guidelines for vetting and researching app ideas * Validate your ideas with customers -- and create an app they'll be passionate about * Assemble your development team, understand costs, and establish a workable process * Build your marketing plan while you develop your application * Test your working app extensively before submitting it to the App Store * Assess your app's performance and keep potential buyers engaged and enthusiastic

Using Apache Cordova 4, you can leverage native technologies and web standards to quickly build cross-platform apps for most mobile devices. You can deliver a high-end user experience where it matters, while radically simplifying code maintenance and reuse. Apache Cordova 4 Programming is the most concise, accessible introduction to this remarkable technology. In this essential guide, expert mobile developer John Wargo quickly gets you up to speed with all the essentials, from installation, configuration, and tools, to building plugins and using Cordova's powerful APIs. Wargo helps you make the most of Cordova 4's major enhancements, while offering practical guidance for all versions, including Adobe PhoneGap. Full chapters are dedicated to five major mobile platforms: Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Firefox OS, and Ubuntu. Using rich, relevant examples, Wargo guides you through both the anatomy of a Cordova app and its entire lifecycle, including cross-platform testing and debugging. Throughout, he illuminates Cordova development best practices, streamlining your development process and helping you write high-quality apps right from the start. Topics include Installing and configuring Cordova's development environment Working with the Cordova command line interfaces Creating Cordova plugins, using Plugman and the PhoneGap CLI Cordova's support for Firefox OS and Ubuntu devices Automation (Grunt and Gulp) and Cordova CLI hooks Microsoft's hybrid toolkit for Visual Studio Third-party tools, such as AppGyver, GapDebug, THyM, and more Beautifying Cordova apps with third-party HTML frameworks, such as Bootstrap, OpenUI5, Ionic, and Onsen UI Running, testing, and debugging Cordova apps on each major mobile platform Access the full code examples at cordova4programming.com, where you'll also find updates reflecting Cordova's continuing evolution. This book is an ideal companion to Wargo's authoritative collection of Apache Cordova code recipes for each Cordova API, Apache Cordova API Cookbook (Addison-Wesley, 2015).

Build and deploy an attractive, user-friendly web or mobile application in one day or less using Oracle's new, low-code development tool: Visual Builder Cloud Service. Today's IT world is fast-paced, and the ability to rapidly deliver running code is the most crucial and sought-after skill a developer can have. Oracle has brought together their enterprise experience, advanced usability knowledge, and their best cloud engineering to produce an innovative platform giving developers unprecedented productivity. You will learn how to use all aspects of Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service to build web or mobile applications. Using the fully browser-based development environment, you'll gain experience with all the modern user-interface components that the tool offers for a visual, user-interface-driven, development approach. You'll also see how to use the integrated data management capabilities and existing REST data services to store your data, and learn how to easily transfer applications to a test/staging environment and later to production, while continuing to develop the next version in the development environment. What You'll Learn Build great-looking web and mobile applications in a browser-based, visual design environment Define custom business logic in the visual logic editor or with JavaScript Manage multiple concurrent application versions from development through staging and production Define business objects with validation logic for application-specific data Communicate with, and draw data from, existing REST web services Use Visual Builder Cloud Service to expand Oracle SaaS solutions Who This Book Is For Developers at all expertise levels as well as business professionals and UX designers with an interest in using IT to quickly solve simple business problems. Because this tool is based on a modern low-code approach, no prior programming experience is necessary to benefit from the book.

Quick View of the Guide Samsung is the market leader of the telecom industry and rightly so, due to the incredible gadgets it comes out with. This time it has made a powerful entry by launching the successor of it S series, with the Samsung S4. So if you have already bought the device or you are looking to buy it, this guide will give you tips and tricks that will allow you to get the most out of your device. However, in order to do that, this guide will take you through the basic features and specifications, along with 100 tips and tricks including: Secret shortcuts that will allow you to maneuver easily from one application to other. Applications to allow privacy control Applications that will allow you to carry out office work anywhere you go. Health, fitness applications. How to make the best use out of the inbuilt applications. Other useful tricks, tips and shortcuts. The more you know about your Smartphone, the more you will enjoy using it. So, keep on reading to master your Samsung S4.

Samsung Galaxy S3: The Beginner's User Guide to the Galaxy S3

Discover EVERYTHING the new Samsung Galaxy S3 has to offer, including exciting specifications and a breakdown of new features, with this Samsung Galaxy S3: Specs Manual and Ultimate Review

So you're thinking about purchasing the new Samsung Galaxy S3. This device has some of the most powerful capabilities available today within the mobile arena. However, not all Samsung Galaxy S3 owners are unlocking the true potential of this device. With its quad-core processor, rich 4.8 inch screen, powerful S-voice voice recognition software, and intuitive media features, this newest Samsung Galaxy puts the competition to shame.

Every potential Samsung Galaxy S3 owner looking to learn the ins and outs of this new device should have this manual in their library. From a comparison breakdown with the iPhone and previous Galaxy S2, to the latest in exciting new apps, this guide should help sway your decision and greatly increase the device's value.

In this Samsung Galaxy S3 Manual you will learn how to: Get quickly up to speed on all the Samsung Galaxy S3 basics Uncover new features and how the Samsung Galaxy S3 improves upon its predecessor Gain access to the Samsung Galaxy S3's top apps for everything from Productivity to Games & Entertainment Take full advantage of syncing your Samsung Galaxy S3 with your computer and all its music, movies, and books

BONUS: Discover the new features and benefits of the new Samsung Galaxy S3 mini

Note from the Author

"The Samsung Galaxy S3 is the MOST POWERFUL mobile device on the market. This guide will show you why ."

Kindle Paperwhite User Guide: The Best Paperwhite Manual To Master Your Device

Quickly learn how to get the MOST out of your Kindle Paperwhite

So you recently purchased this beautiful new eReader, the Kindle Paperwhite, one of Amazon's highest rated products and arguably the best eReader on the market. However, for those familiar with traditional print books and magazines, this new technology can be a bit daunting.This user guide and manual will concisely show you how to use both basic and advanced features and will have you finding and reading your favorite topics with ease

In this Kindle Paperwhite Manual you will learn: How to get started and set-up your device Easy explanations of the Paperwhite's features How to connect to both to internet through wireless connections, as well as utilize the free 3G(depending on your device) How to get books from the Kindle Book Store and even your local library

BONUS: Discover the powerful cloud features, and learn how it can backup your entire Kindle Book library so you will never lose your books

Note from the Author:

"The original Kindle was truly an innovative device, completely changing the marketplace for books. The new Kindle Paperwhite has improved everything about the original Kindle; this manual was written to ensure you get the most out of your new eReader "

Are you looking for a tablet that is best for both work and play? A tablet that is not only good for reading books or work related documents but is also perfect for playing games and watching videos or movies? A tablet that is both highly functional plus aesthetically appealing? If yes, then Kindle Fire HDX is just the tablet that you are looking for. But how can you make the most out of a gadget if you know nothing about it or do not have enough time to explore it? This eBook is your answer to that because we have laid it out for you. In this book you will find all that you need to know about your Kindle Fire HDX, all the tips, tricks, traps, and what not. You name it, we have it. This book includes: 1.Basic information that you need to get started. 2.Tips, tricks and traps regarding the new and improved features of Kindle Fire HDX. 3.Ways to increase the usability and functionality of your tablet. So continue reading this book to learn all about your Kindle Fire HDX.

What You Will Find Here Here's some good news for all iOS users. iOS 7 is finally here and is set to take the world by storm. Well, if you've upgraded to the latest iOS version, there are chances your device would look alien. Interestingly, this latest offering from Apple has a number of amazing features but you may not find them on day one. This can be a little depressing for some of you, but, there's nothing to worry about. iOS 7 Starter Guide is packed with some useful tips and information to help you browse through the new operating system. So what are you waiting for? Continue reading to find out more about this incredible software.

It wasn't long ago that owning a cell phone put you on the cusp of modern technology. Now, just a few short years later, "smartphones" have taken over, profoundly changing the way we socially interact. Not surprisingly, they have become the most sought-after piece of technology on the market, with tens of millions currently in use. Defined as a mobile phone with computer functionality, these amazing little devices allow you to do everything from send email and take pictures to control other computers remotely. With all of these built-in capabilities, smartphones can be a challenge to master. And some of the smartest, most feature-rich smartphones are being manufactured by Nokia. With that in mind, "Nokia Smartphone Hacks" shows you how to squeeze everything you can out of these revolutionary computers. Covering a wide variety of topics, the book explains how to: tweak the smartphone's user interface; take screen shots; use the phone with other devices; access Internet content; use email and messaging; use the camera and multimedia; access databases and business applications; and write advanced hacks with Java and Symbian. "Nokia Smartphone Hacks" is written in O'Reilly's popular "Hacks" format, meaning it's full of quick and dirty solutions. Furthermore, each hack stands completely on its own, so you can browse and jump to different sections that interest you most. Whether you want to customize your smartphone, add on some extra features, or run some third-party software, "Nokia Smartphone Hacks" is there to guide the way. Nokia smartphones are capable of doing many clever things, but sharing its shortcuts isn't one of them. This is the only guide that lets you unlock all of its time-saving secrets.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Manual: The Complete Galaxy S4 Guide to Conquer Your Device The Samsung Galaxy S4 is THE most powerful smartphone on the market; don't get overwhelmed with all the glossy new features. Become a pro by downloading this Samsung Galaxy Manual today The guide tackles all basic features, helps brand-new features and provides helpful tips and tricks. In this Samsung Galaxy S4 Manual you will learn: How the Galaxy S4 improves upon the Galaxy S3 All Basic features, including how to set-up and navigate your device Breakdown of Brand New features, include Air Gesture, Air View, and Smart Controls How to fully customize your device, including apps, widgets, and wallpaper. Exhaustive new internet features, including NFC, S-Beam, and WatchOn. The lowdown on productivity apps such as Dropbox, S Planner, and S Health. BONUS: Discover the power of the S4's Dual Camera, including how to master the new Drama Shot feature. Grab your copy today and conquer your Samsung Galaxy S4

Winner, Bronze Award, APEX 2018 and 2018 INDIES Book of the Year Honorable Mention/Health This full-color introduction to the smart home has been written from the ground up with one audience in mind: seniors. No ordinary "beginner's book," My Smart Home for Seniors approaches every topic from a 50+ person's point of view, using meaningful, realistic examples. Full-color, step-by-step tasks-in legible print-walk you through making your home safer and easier to live in using smart technology. Learn how to: * Control your home's lighting with smart bulbs and switches * Make your home more secure with smart doorbells, door locks, and security cameras * Automatically control your home's temperature with a smart thermostat * Make cooking and cleaning easier with smart appliances * Use voice commands or your smart phone to control your smart devices * Use If This Then That (IFTTT) to make your smart devices interact with each other automatically * Get smart about the security and privacy concerns of smart devices * Set up your smart devices and get them to work with one another * Compare and select the best smart hub for your smart home needs * Learn to use Amazon Alexa (TM), Google Home (TM) and other voice-activated devices, as well as Apple's HomeKit (TM) on the iPhone, to make your smart devices work together

Fully revised to reflect the latest updates in the most popular creativity apps, this is the original, best-selling guide to using creative apps on your Apple device to produce your very own masterpieces. Artists like David Hockney have taken to creating art on the iPad, but you don't have to be an artist to achieve great results on your device. This refreshingly accessible book is perfect for skilled artists and creative wannabes alike. Alongside the step-by-step projects that teach the fundamentals of digital painting, there are also some easy and fun artistic tricks that anyone can try. You'll master the most popular art apps, and you will learn new painting and drawing skills along the way. Includes advice on using Procreate, ArtRage, Art Studio for iPad, Adobe Photoshop Sketch, Pen & Ink, Brushes and Tayasui Sketches Pro.

Move over native apps. New progressive web apps have capabilities that will soon make you obsolete. With this hands-on guide, web developers and business execs will learn how-and why-to develop web apps that take advantage of features that have so far been exclusive to native apps. Features that include fast load times, push notifications, offline access, homescreen shortcuts, and an entirely app-like experience. By leveraging the latest browser APIs, progressive web apps combine all of the benefits of native apps, while avoiding their issues. Throughout the book, author Tal Ater shows you how to improve a simple website for the fictional Gotham Imperial Hotel into a modern progressive web app. Plus: Understand how service workers work, and use them to create sites that launch in an instant, regardless of the user's internet connection Create full-screen web apps that launch from the phone's homescreen just like native apps Re-engage users with push notifications, even days after they have left your site Embrace offline-first and build web apps that gracefully handle loss of connectivity Explore new UX opportunities and challenges presented by progressive web apps

Get a thorough and practical introduction to Unity development for Android devices with no previous experience with game development needed. In this book, you'll go through every step from downloading and installing Unity and the Android SDK, to creating fully functional games. The bulk of Learn Unity for Android Game Development is a simple project to create a 2D platform game complete with touchscreen controls, physics, enemies, respawning, collectibles and more. The book closes with a brief introduction to creating 3D games, virtual reality games for the Gear VR, and other more advanced applications. It also provides some guidance on publishing and marketing, as well as thinking about game design and mechanics. Resources including sprites and scripts are provided in the code download. What You Will Learn Install Unity with the Android SDK Understand and use scripts, prefabs and Android Studio Design a great game Build a game app Add a bit of polish Deploy for various Android devices Build and deploy for 3D games, virtual reality and more Promote your game and make money Who This Book Is For This book requires no previous experience with programming or game development of any kind. Prior experience with the Android ecosystem recommended.

Unlock the power of BlackBerry 6 on your Bold and Curve with this 480-page Made Simple guidebook. All the key features and many of the best apps are covered with hundreds of annotated screenshots and step-by-step directions.
BlackBerry 6 Made Simple by Martin Trautschold and Gary Mazo will transform you into a BlackBerry 6 expert with your Bold or Curve, improving your productivity, and most importantly, helping you take advantage of all of the cool features of your BlackBerry.
What you'll learn:
- Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks. - Many Navigation, Trackpad and Keyboard shortcuts. - Use the Flag for Follow Up feature in Email to never forget things. - Using BlackBerry App World to get all the best apps downloaded. - Share your Contacts, Calendar and Tasks with your computer. - Share your iTunes or Windows Media Player songs and playlists. - How to use Google Sync for true Wireless Sync without an Enterprise Server. - Support for both Internet Email and BlackBerry Enterprise Server users. - Tips and tricks to unlock the rich Media Features of the BlackBerry. - How to use your BlackBerry for Mapping, turn-by-turn directions. - How to Use the BlackBerry Messenger App, PIN Messaging and more. - Learn how to go Online as well as update your Facebook page and send a Tweet - right from your BlackBerry

When you're under pressure to produce a well-designed, easy-to-navigate mobile app, there's no time to reinvent the wheel--and no need to. This handy reference provides more than 90 mobile app design patterns, illustrated by 1,000 screenshots from current Android, iOS, and Windows Phone apps.

Much has changed since this book's first edition. Mobile OSes have become increasingly different, driving their own design conventions and patterns, and many designers have embraced mobile-centric thinking. In this edition, user experience professional Theresa Neil walks product managers, designers, and developers through design patterns in 11 categories: Navigation: get patterns for primary and secondary navigationForms: break industry-wide habits of bad form designTables: display only the most important informationSearch, sort, and filter: make these functions easy to useTools: create the illusion of direct interactionCharts: learn best practices for basic chart designTutorials & Invitations: invite users to get started and discover featuresSocial: help users connect and become part of the groupFeedback & Accordance: provide users with timely feedbackHelp: integrate help pages into a smaller form factorAnti-Patterns: what not to do when designing a mobile app

Product Description
The flagship BlackBerry Torch finally has a book from the Made Simple Team to help you unlock all its rich features. This 500+ page guide is a complete reference with all the apps covered hundreds of annotated screenshots and step-by-step directions. BlackBerry Torch Made Simple by Martin Trautschold and Gary Mazo will transform you into a BlackBerry Torch expert, improving your productivity, and most importantly, helping you take advantage of all of the cool features of this BlackBerry.
This Book is unique in that it helps both Windows and Apple Mac users with all aspects of the BlackBerry(r) Smartphones. There are over 1,000 screen shots that are carefully annotated to show the reader step-by-step instructions. Everything is written in plain English and includes steps on how to do just about anything with the BlackBerry(r). This book covers all the enhancement of the BlackBerry(r) version 6.0 Operating System as well.
Some of the highlights include:
Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks.
Make sure you never miss another 'To-Do' item using the "Flag for Follow Up" feature in Email.
Using "BlackBerry(r) App World ."
Synchronizing your BlackBerry with your Windows or Mac computer.
How to squeeze every ounce of power from the Address Book, Calendar, Tasks and MemoPad.
How to become "Master of Your BlackBerry Email"
How to use Google Sync for true "Wireless Sync" without an Enterprise Server
Support for both BlackBerry Internet Service and Corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server users.
Tips and tricks to unlock the rich Media Features of the BlackBerry Torch .
How to turn your BlackBerry into something that could replace a video and audio "iPod "
How to use your BlackBerry for Mapping (including Google Maps.)
How to Use the BlackBerry Messenger App
Learn how to go Online as well as update your Facebook page, send a Tweet - right from your BlackBerry
Table of Contents:
BlackBerry Torch Made Simple
Covers: BlackBerry Torch 9800
Part 1: Quick Start Guide
Part 2: Introduction -
Part 3: You and Your Torch
1.Getting Started: Including: Email Setup, Add Memory and Media, Connect with WiFi, Connecting with Bluetooth, Boost your Battery, Securing your Data
2.Windows PC Setup
3.Windows PC Media and File Transfer
4.Apple Mac Setup
5.Apple Mac Media and File Transfer
6.Typing, Auto text, Spelling, Search and Help
7.Personalize your Torch, Sounds: Ring and Vibrate
8.Phone and Voice Dialing (including Advanced Phone)
9.Email like a Pro
10.Your Contact List
11.Manage Your Calendar
12.SMS Text and MMS
13.BlackBerry Messenger
14.Social Networking and Social Feeds
15.Tasks and Memos
16. Your Music Player
17. Snapping Pictures
18. Fun with Videos
19. Web Browser
20.BlackBerry App World (including Add and Remove Apps)
21. Traveling: Maps and More
22.Utilities: Clock, Calculator and Weather
23. Troubleshooting &l

Have you recently purchased an Android (or DROID) smart phone and find that the user manual that came with your phone leaves a lot to be desired for learning about your phone? Or do you ask yourself questions about how to do certain things on your phone? Reg's Practical Guide To Using Your Android Phone answers these questions and also shows you some things that you can do with your Android phone that you did not know that it could do such as: 1. Setting up separate ring tones for individual people 2. Using your phone's camera to take still pictures and as a camcorder 3. Using your phone's GPS to locate your phone and to wipe out your personal information to prevent identity theft in case your phone gets stolen 4. Setting up and using E-mail 5. Downloading Music and Pictures to your phone to use it as a MP3 Player and as a digital photo frame 6. Downloading applications to your phone from the Android market