A delayed train, a dip in the conversation, an early morning hour with no sleep-during these moments, do you feel an overwhelming urge to grab your BlackBerry? Do you know someone else who does? If the answer is yes, then look no further than this one-of-a-kind book...CrackBerry: True Tales of Blackberry Use and Abuse covers the phenomenon of BlackBerry Addiction, offering true-life accounts of BlackBerry dependence and mishaps. You'll find comfort and humor in the unbelievable tales of BlackBerry abuse and also learn some valuable information along the way. * The definitive guide to responsible BlackBerry use.* How to tame and get the most out of your BlackBerry device* BlackBerry etiquette guidelines This book offers a comprehensive 12 Step Plan for BlackBerry users and abusers. It's a must have if you own a BlackBerry, and maybe it's the perfect gift for a friend who is showing signs of a BlackBerry addiction.* Dozens of user stories that are just too funny or too sad to believe* A unique 12 Step approach to curb your BlackBerry dependence* Use effective strategies for balancing life and your BlackBerry* Work BlackBerry etiquette tips to live by*BlackBerry Confessions from the authors and users from CrackBerry.com* The BlackBerry Quiz to test your level of addiction For everyone who has used a BlackBerry smartphone

The iPad 2 is thinner, more powerful, intuitive and very fun for users of all ages. Your iPad can be used for reading, surfing the web, emailing, watching TV and movies, getting work done and much more. And with over 65,000 apps just for the iPad, as well as the ability to run over 30,000 iPhone apps, the possibilities are endless. iPad 2 Made Simple clarifies all of the key features on the iPad, introduces what's new, and also reveals dozens of time-saving shortcuts and techniques. The book has over 1,000 screen shots that are carefully annotated with step-by-step instructions. Clear instructions on how to set up and use the iPad Illustrated explanations of all the key features Hundreds of graphics as well as tips and tricks What you'll learn Master themulti-touch display Browse, buy, and read books with iBooks as well as the Kindle app Employ little-known time-saving tips and tricks Learn how to surf the web like never before Organize, view and share your photos and albums via social networking sites and e-mail Discover and download great apps from the App Store How to squeeze every ounce of power from E-mail, Calendar and Contacts Using iTunes to find music, videos, Podcasts, TV shows and more on your iPad Synchronize your iPad with your Windows or Mac or with your MobileMe or Google account Who this book is for

This book is for new iPad users, as well as seasoned iPad, iPhone or iPod touch users who are ready to explore the new world of the iPad 2. Table of Contents Getting Started Typing Tips, Copy/Paste and Search Sync Your iPad with iTunes Other Sync Methods Wi-Fi and 3G Connectivity Organize Your Icons and Folders Personalize and Secure Your iPad Multitasking and Lock Rotation/Mute Playing Music Viewing Videos, TV Shows and More Surfing the Web with Safari iBooks and E-Books Email on your iPad Working with Contacts Your Calendar iPad Photography Recording and Editing Videos FaceTime Video Messaging and Skype Productivity and File Transfer iTunes on your iPad The Amazing App Store Games and Fun Social Networking Eliminate Your Paper Notes Bluetooth on your iPad New Media: Reading Newspapers, Magazines, and More Find your way with Maps Troubleshooting Your iTunes User Guide

The iPod touch is much more than just music. You have all of 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, you'll learn how to take advantage of all these features and more. Packed with over 1,000 visuals and screenshots, this book will help you master the all of the functions of the iPod touch 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.

Congratulations you ve purchased the new iPhone 4, the coolest smartphone on the market. Now it s time to learn how to take advantage of all the features, apps, and secret techniques available. To accomplish this, look no further than iPhone 4 Made Simple. Over 1,000 screen visuals and clear-cut instructions guide you through both basic and advanced features of the iPhone 4, from email and calendar tips to navigating the App Store and understanding Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks. Written by two successful smartphone trainers and authors, this is the go-to guide for the latest and greatest version of the iPhone. What you'll learn * Use copy/Paste, spotlight search, and voice memos * Support for both Windows and Mac users * Use music, videos, photos & voice notes * Detailed iTunes instructions * Sync playlists, videos, contacts, calendar, and notes * Fast email, phone, calendar, and browser tips * Create your own ringtones & wallpapers * Use Google Maps to find just about anything * Navigate the App Store for games, productivity apps, and more * Understand Bluetooth and Wi-Fi network setup & security * Install & remove software icons * Use you phone internationally and save money when traveling overseas * Save your battery life by understanding the network settings * All the best tips and tricks for the touch screen Who this book is for This book is for anyone who has or is considering an iPhone. This book is also for those who have an iPhone but are considering an upgrade to iPhone device.

The iPad is sleek, powerful, and most importantly, it's much more than just a big iPhone. Your iPad is can be used for reading, surfing the web, emailing, watching TV/Movies, getting work done, and much more. And with the upcoming wave of iPad apps, the possibilities are endless. iPad Made Simple clarifies all of the key features on the iPad, introduces what's new, and also reveals dozens of time-saving shortcuts and techniques. The book has over 1,000 screen shots that are carefully annotated with step-by-step instructions. * Clear instructions on how to set up and use the iPad* Illustrated explanations of all the key features* Hundreds of graphics as well as tips and tricks This book will teach you everything you need to know to get the most out of your new iPad.What you'll learn* Master the new multi-touch display* Browse, buy, and read books with iBooks* Employ little-known time-saving tips and tricks* Learn how to surf the web like never before* Organize, view, and share your photos and albums* Discover and download great Apps from the App Store* How to squeeze every ounce of power from Email, Calendar, and Contacts* Using iTunes to find music, videos, TV shows, and more on your iPad* Synchronize your iPad with your Mac or PC* Techniques to unlock rich media features.Who this book is for This book is for new iPad users, as well as seasoned iPhone or iPod Touch users who are ready to explore the new world of the iPad.Table of Contents* Learning your Way Around* Typing Tips, Copy/Paste & Search* iTunes - Sync with Computer, Buy Music & More* Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network or 3G Network* Moving, Docking, and Deleting Icons* Personalize your iPad* iTunes & PlayingMusic* iBooks - The iPad as an Bookstore & E-Reader* Viewing Videos, TV Shows & More (iPad)* Bluetooth on the iPad* Surfing the Web (Safari) * Email on your iPad * Using Your Contacts* Your Calendar* Having Fun with Pictures (Photos)* Maps powered by Google Maps* Eliminate Your Paper Notes* Clock, Calculator & Weather* iTunes on your iPad* The Amazing App Store* Fun on Your iPad; Games and More* Fixing Problems & Troubleshooting* Upgrade your iPad Software

You've chosen well-with elegant design, a high-res display, and a speedy processor, the Bold is a top-notch device. Now learn how to take advantage of all the features with this easy-to-read guide from two of the best BlackBerry trainers in the business. BlackBerry Bold Made Simple teaches you how to get the most out of your BlackBerry Bold. You'll explore all the features and uncover time-saving techniques-from emailing and scheduling to video recording and expanding memory-all through easy-to-read instructions and detailed visuals. Written by two successful BlackBerry trainers and authors, this is simply the most comprehensive and clear guidebook to the BlackBerry Bold available.

The sleek BlackBerry Storm is more than good looks-it also boasts a number of powerful features, including advanced SurePress typing technology, WiFi access, and video recording capabilities. With BlackBerry Storm 2 Made Simple, you'll explore all the features and uncover valuable techniques-from emailing and scheduling to GPS mapping and using apps-through easy-to-read instructions and detailed visuals. Written by two successful BlackBerry trainers and authors, this is simply the most comprehensive and clear guidebook to the BlackBerry Storm and Storm 2 smartphones available.What you'll learn* Sync your Storm with a PC or Mac* Master the keyboard and trackpad navigation* Everything email: setup, basics, and pro techniques* Text messaging: SMS, PIN, and more* Set up a three-way conference call* Get work done: Manage your calendar, contact list, and memopad* Understand connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth* Use Google Sync for true Wireless Sync without an Enterprise Server* Support for both BlackBerry Internet Service and Corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server* Have fun with music, photos, and videos* Explore the BlackBerry App World and utilize apps* Use GPS and mapping to get around* Update your Facebook and Myspace pages right from your StormWho this book is for This book is for those who want to get the most out of the BlackBerry Storm and Storm 2 devices. It is perfect for beginners but will also teach advanced users new techniques and shortcuts.Table of Contents* Setup Wizard & Email Setup* Windows PC Setup* Apple Mac Setup * Typing, Spelling & Help * Personalize your BlackBerry * Sounds: Ring & Vibrate * Phone & Voice Dialing* Advanced Phone * Social Networking * Email Like a Pro * Your Contact List * Manage Your Calendar * Get Tasks Done * MemoPad: Sticky Notes* SMS Text & MMS * Even More Messaging * Add Memory & Media * Your Music Player * Snapping Pictures * Fun with Videos * BlackBerry as a Tethered Modem * Connect with Bluetooth * Surf the Web * Add or Remove Software * Maps & Directions * Other Applications* Searching for Lost Stuff * Fixing Problems * Boost Your Battery * Simple Video Tutorials

You're a proud owner of the bestselling smartphone in the world. Now learn how to make use of all of the Curve's features with this easy-to-read guide from two of the best BlackBerry trainers in the business. BlackBerry Curve Made Simple teaches you how to get the most out of your BlackBerry Curve 8500 series smartphone. You'll explore all of the features and uncover time-saving techniques-from emailing and scheduling to GPS mapping and using apps-all through easy-to-read instructions and detailed visuals. Written by two successful BlackBerry trainers and authors, this is simply the most comprehensive and clear guidebook to the BlackBerry Curve 8500 series smartphones available.What you'll learn* Sync your Curve with a PC or Mac* Master the keyboard and trackpad navigation* Everything email: setup, basics, and pro techniques* Text messaging: SMS, PIN, and more* Set up a three-way conference call* Get work done: Manage your calendar, contact list, and memopad* Understand connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth* Have fun with music, photos, and videos* Explore the BlackBerry App World and utilize apps* Use GPS and mapping to get aroundWho this book is for This book is for those who want to get the most out of the BlackBerry Curve 8500 series devices. It is perfect for beginners but will also teach advanced users new techniques and shortcuts.Table of Contents* Email Setup & Basics* Windows PC Setup* Windows PC Basics* Apple Mac Setup* Apple Mac Basics* Typing, Spelling & Help* Save Time with AutoText* Personalize your BlackBerry* Sounds: Ring & Vibrate* Phone & Voice Dialing* Advanced Phone* Email Like a Pro* Advanced Email Topics* Your Contact List* Manage Your Calendar* Get Tasks Done* MemoPad: Sticky Notes* SMS Text & MMS Messaging* Even More Messaging* Add Memory (Media Card)* Your Music Player* Snapping Pictures* Fun with Videos* Connect with Wi-Fi* BlackBerry App World* Connect with Bluetooth* Connect as Tethered Modem* Web Browser* Add or Remove Apps* Traveling (Maps & More)* Other Applications* Searching for Lost Stuff* Secure Your Data* Fixing Problems* Video Training

If you have a Droid series smartphoneDroid, Droid X, Droid 2, or Droid 2 Globaland are eager to get the most out of your device, Droids Made Simple is perfect for you. Authors Martin Trautschold, Gary Mazo and Marziah Karch guide you through all of the features, tips, and tricks using their proven combination of clear instructions and detailed visuals. With hundreds of annotated screenshots and step-by-step directions, Droids Made Simple will transform you into a Droid expert, improving your productivity, and most importantly, helping you take advantage of all of the cool features that come with these powerful smartphones. What you'll learn Sync all your music, playlists, pictures, videos, and podcasts from your computer Select and download fun and useful free apps from the Android Market with our Droid App Guide Find your way with turn-by-turn directions and Google Maps Take the best photos and videos and have fun adding zany effects Get productive by editing Microsoft Office documents Manage your busy lifeemail, calendar, contacts and more Use your Droid for all your messaging needs, including social networking and Skype Use your Droid as a Wi-Fi Hotspot Who this book is for

This book is for anyone who currently owns or would like to purchase a Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, or Droid 2 Global smartphone Table of Contents Getting Started Typing, Voice, Copy and Search Sync Your DROID With Your Google Account Other Sync Methods Wi-Fi and 3G Connectivity Organize Your Home Screen: Icons and Widgets Making Phone Calls Bluetooth on Your DROID Email on Your DROID SMS, MMS, and Instant Messaging Surfing the Web Working with Contacts Managing Your Calendar Enjoying Your Music Viewing Videos, TV Shows, and More New Media: Reading Newspapers, Magazines, and E-books The Android Market Taking Photos and Videos Finding Your Way With Maps Social Media and Skype Working With Notes and Documents Fun and Games Utilities: Clock, Calculator, and Weather Troubleshooting DROID Media Sync DRIOD App Guide

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

This guide book is unique in that it helps both Windows and Apple Mac users with all aspects of the BlackBerry(r) Curve 8350i. (Sprint/Nextel-USA, Telus Mobility-Canada, and other carriers) Some of the highlights include: Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks. How to configure and use Wi-Fi and GPS Synchronizing your BlackBerry with your Windows or Mac computer. How to use the Direct Connect(tm), MIKE(tm) Walkie-Talkie feature. 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 Curve. How turn your Curve into something that could replace a video and audio "iPod " How to use your Curve for Mapping (including Google Maps.) Learn about Facebook, Myspace and Flikr on your BlackBerr

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

This guide book is unique in that it helps both Windows and Apple Mac users with all aspects of the iPod touch(r). Written by the team that has written iPhone 3G Made Simple an nine best-selling BlackBerry books. Some of the highlights include: - Master your New iPod touch - Load up all your Music (iTunes, CDs, etc.) - Find the best App Store Games (free and paid) - Save time with Copy / Paste & Spotlight Search - Both Windows(tm) and Mac(tm) Support - Play Music, Videos, TV Shows, Podcasts - Use iTunes on the iPod touch or your computer - Sync Playlists, Videos, Contacts, Calendar, Notes - Fast Email, Phone, Calendar and Browser Tips - Use Google Maps to Find Just About Anything - Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Network Setup & Security - Get Fun "Apps" from the App Store Instantly - All the best tips and tricks for the touch scre