Objetive-C, junto con XCode nos proven de todas las funciones necesarias para que podramos desarrollar aplicaciones de todo tipo para los dispositivos iPhone. La llegada del iPhone ha supuesto toda una revolucion para el mundo de la programacion, ya que gracias a su funcionalidad y a su diseno grafico exquisito, ha conseguido que Apple pase a ser una marca de consumo para compradores habituales, mientras que anos atras, era basicamente una marca muy orientada a los profesionales, tanto de la informacion como a los profesionales que se dedican a la multimedia (video, audio, etc...). Este habito de consumo ha conseguido poner de moda la programacion de dispositivos tactiles, tales como tablets PC, dispositivos moviles, tanto con los diversos sistemas de Apple como con otros sistemas operativos de otras companias, como Android de Google o Windows Surface de Microsoft. Por que tiene importancia el impacto del iPhone en mundo de los consumidores habituales? Por una sencilla razon: construir software no es una tarea facil, pero gracias a que millones de personas poseen el iPhone, y que la manera "oficial" de conseguir el software es por la AppStore de Apple, nuestras aplicaciones estaran disponibles para un Mercado de millones de potenciales consumidores, con lo cual nos da un posibilidad enorme de rentabilizar nuestro software, cosa que antes seria casi imposible. Mas aun, aprendiendo con mayor profundad el Objective-C le dotara de la capacidad de desarrollar aplicaciones tanto para iPhone, como para iPad, como para los Sistemas Mac OS X, con lo cual amplia su Mercado potencial de una manera muy extensa. No duden en publicar sus aplicaciones en la AppStore y en promocionarlas, hay un gran futuro en este Mercado. Apple ya se ha convertido en una empresa de gran consumo, lo cual ha incrementado de manera exponencial el numero de usuarios, en detrimento de Windows y Linux, ademas, los usuarios de los productos Apple, estadisticamente, son los que mas compran y los que mas gastan por compra, lo cual lo hace mas interesante todavia.

Easy Mac OS X is the perfect companion for everyone who's bought a new Macintosh with the new OS X pre-installed, every Mac user who's upgrading to the newest version of OS X, and for the many new Mac users who've just switched from Windows. This full-color, utterly simple, step-by-step book has been carefully crafted to provide instant access to the tasks beginner-to-intermediate users need to master. Like all books in the Easy series, it's designed to teach visually; readers never have to work their way through lengthy text explanations. Here's just some of what readers will learn how to do: Get on the Internet and make the most of the Mac's great web and communication tools Install and use applications, printers, and scanners Use OS X powerful iLife media tools Customize their Macs Create home networks and share their Macs with multiple users Organize their files, folders, disks - and their lives Keep their Macs running reliably Use the Cloud, Notification Center, Reminders, Gate Keeper, Messages, Notes and much more.

This is a step-by-step book that builds on your knowledge by adding to an example app over the course of each chapter. Each topic uses example code that can be compiled and tested to show how things work practically instead of just telling you the theory. Complicated tasks are broken down into easy to follow steps with clear explanations of what each line of code is doing.Whether you are a novice to iOS development or looking for a simpler alternative to Objective-C; with RubyMotion iOS Development Essentials, you will become a pro at writing great iOS apps

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Your full-color iPad go-to guide Covers the 3rd generation iPad! Get started enjoying your iPad's innovative tools and features quickly and easily with iPad Kickstart. Loaded with crisp, full-color screenshots, this practical, visual guide focuses on the best ways to maximize your iPad's capabilities. Stay organized and connected at home and in the office, get news and entertainment, and explore your creative streak. Tips and Now You Know sidebars offer solutions to potential pitfalls and veteran insight helps you get even more out of this extraordinary device. You'll also find details on the coolest, most useful apps available. Set up and customize your iPad Master the functions, gestures, and controls on your new device Migrate apps, settings, and content from your older iPad Connect to the Internet, use email, browse the Web, and keep up with social networks Use iCloud and iTunes to sync and back up your iPad Organize your life with Calendar, Contacts, and Reminders Explore, install, and organize apps that maximize the functionality of your iPad Download movies, videos, music, ebooks, and games to your iPad Create your own digital movies, shoot photos, and record music Use your iPad as a WiFi hotspot and link to devices and accessories Maintain and troubleshoot your iPad

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Take your MacBook Air to new heights! Discover how to get more than ever before out of Apple's incredibly thin and light notebooks with help from this hands-on guide. How to Do Everything: MacBook Air shows you how to harness the power of the new Mac OS X Mountain Lion operating system, and use iTunes, iWork, iLife, iCloud, Safari, Contacts, Calendar, Reminders, Notification Center, Mail, and other powerful apps. Tap into all the computing power built into Apple's ultra-portable MacBook Air while you're at home, at work, or on-the-go. Custom configure your MacBook Air and navigate with the Multi-Touch trackpad Get the most out of the new Mac OS X Mountain Lion operating system Transfer data from a PC or another Mac Manage your email accounts with the Mail app Sync all of your data and devices via iCloud Connect peripherals-Bluetooth devices, printers, cameras, and more Use your MacBook Air to connect to Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Flickr, Tumblr, LinkedIn, and other services Maximize productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office and the iWork apps Download and play movies, TV shows, and games Manage your iTunes Library Get organized with the new Contacts, Calendar, and Reminders apps Communicate efficiently using the Messages app Video chat with FaceTime or Skype Run Microsoft Windows programs on your MacBook Air Update, back up, troubleshoot, and maintain your MacBook Air

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Discover the hidden magic of your MacMaximize the power of your Mac with the useful and entertaining projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to do all kinds of cool things with your Mac, like convert VHS movies into digital format, control your Mac with your voice, set up a PC-friendly Mac network, and more. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself Mac Projects, you'll discover that your Mac has much more to offer than you ever imagined. Set up videoconferencing via your webcam Create a live radio broadcast, a podcast, or a vodcast Connect to a Windows PC remotely Send and receive SMS messages to and from cell phones Turn your Mac into a jukebox and stream music wirelessly Create a multimedia DVD Convert any video content to iPod video format And much more

Google's open source Android OS is predicted to become a market leader in smartphone operating systems in the next few years - with Apple's iPhone units substantially below it in share. Android application development is booming- the marketplace surpassed 100,000 apps and 1 billion downloads in July. The iPhone initiated the rush to develop smartphone applications, but Apple's refusal to permit Adobe Flash leaves the millions of Flash designers to concentrate their mobile application development efforts on the Android. Developing Android Applications with Flash is in the vanguard of this new development with a fully illustrated primer to Android development using Flash CS5. Readers learn all of the essentials - from setting up their development environment to Android optimization techniques - all with the aid of practical tutorial lessons that deliver hands-on training.

Objective-C the language of choice for iOS and OS X development, is a decades-old language built upon the C language. It's powerful and dynamic nature allow you to write incredible software, and it's C underpinnings allow you to write performance-heavy code as well. Advanced Objective-C takes you on a tour for Objective-C's inner workings. You'll learn the details about how Objective-C really works, how to use runtime features like dynamically created classes, and how to work with JSON-created objects. You'll also learn compiler shortcuts, and you'll get the inside picture on what's happening in ARC. Finally, you learn about class clusters, using SQLite-backed NSArray, and how to write truly safe Objective-C code. Pro Objective-C breaks your understanding of the language down into its component parts and then reassembles them into powerful knowledge that unlocks your ability to write better, faster, and safer code.

Apple's new Swift programming language grows in popularity and usage because of the power and ease-of-use of the language itself. If you have a basic knowledge of Swift but want to further your expertise, Pro Swift is the book for you. Pro Swift provides an in-depth, comprehensive guide to the language, its runtime, and key API s. This book explains the key concepts of the new Swift language in a clear, easy to understand manner, and also provides detailed coverage of its more complex features. In addition, the book includes numerous practical examples--code excerpts and complete applications--that demonstrate how to apply in code what you re learning. The book begins with an exploration of Swift's basic features and key language elements. After reviewing the basics, it proceeds with an in-depth examination of the Swift dynamic programming features and runtime system. Next the book covers Swift and how it uses the Cocoa or Cocoa touch frameworks as well as how to leverage Cocoa's vast array of APIs. Finally, new and advanced features of Swift are introduced. These show how they make the Swift language even more powerful and expressive. Each topic is covered thoroughly and is packed with the details you need to develop Swift code effectively. The most important features are given in-depth treatments, and each chapter contains numerous examples that demonstrate both the power and the subtlety of the new Swift. Start reading Pro Swift and begin developing high-quality, professional apps for both the OS X and iOS platforms now! And, be productive, quickly! What you'll learnThe Swift language fundamentals and key language elementsHow to explore and use the Swift runtime systemHow to use Swift with Cocoa and Cocoa touchHow to use Swift's advanced language featuresHow to work with Swift in Xcode and more Who this book is for This book is geared towards intermediate to advanced developers who already have some Swift experience and want pro-level coverage of the language, including advanced Swift features, recent additions to the language, and practical usage of its core frameworks and APIs. It's also great for those developers not familiar with Swift that have done some previous iOS and Mac programming and also understand object-oriented programming concepts. "

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest Mac operating system, with even better performance and more efficient use of hard drive space as well as cool features like MobileMe, the iWork productivity suite, and improved media technology. And "Mac OS X Snow Leopard All-in-One For Dummies" is your one-stop reference for all its features.

Eight self-contained minibooks cover OS X basics, customizing and sharing your Mac, the digital hub, iWork, Internet features, networking, expanding your system, and advanced Mac OS X (for those with more techie inclinations). You'll learn to: Determine whether your hardware can handle upgrading to Snow LeopardNavigate Snow Leopard, find things with Spotlight, control your Mac with Front Row, and make backupsExplore the digital hub and its applications: iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iTunes, GarageBand, QuickTime, and iWebCreate cool-looking documents with Pages, crunch numbers with Numbers, and build awesome slide presentations with KeynoteSet up your Internet connection and e-mail, connect with iChat, sync up with MobileMe, and share large files via iDiskBuild a wireless network with AirPort ExtremeKeep your Snow Leopard happy with regular maintenance

"Mac OS X Snow Leopard All-in-One For Dummies" also shows you a little of what's under the hood, in case you're interested in doing a little AppleScript programming or learning a bit more about UNIX. Whatever your level of involvement with OS X Snow Leopard, this complete guide covers what you need to know.