Incredible iPhone Apps For Dummies [Paperback]

Bob LeVitus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0470607548 | ISBN-13: 978-0470607541 | Edition: 1

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Dizzy from too many iPhone apps? Let Dr. Mac find the ones you can't live without!

With over 100,000 apps and counting, the App Store can be mind-boggling. This handy guide gives you the scoop on oodles of must-have apps along with tips on how to make the most of each one. From Mac guru Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus, it's the perfect companion to help you have fun, get more done, and make the most of your iPhone or iPod touch.

• Hide and seek — uncover the most essential and entertaining gems in the App Store

• More for your money — discover which apps are worth the price and when free is fabulous

• Feed your needs — find the best apps to indulge your interests, from entertainment to sports to music and more

• An apple a day — stay on track each day with apps for weather, news, health, fitness, and productivity

• Cook up fun — with apps for cooking, travel, games, and photography

Open the book and find:

• Tips on which apps give you the most bang for your buck

• Apps to keep you connected on the go

• The best games to play alone or with your friends

• Advice on apps to boost your productivity at work

• Which apps are ideal for reading e-books

• First-rate apps for photo-editing and sharing

• Ten cool things to go with your apps

• More than 50 fantastic apps that are absolutely free

Learn to:

• Dr. Mac's prescription for the ultimate iPhone or iPod touch experience

• Apps for sports fans, book buffs, fitness fanatics, foodies, and more

• Cool accessories to go along with your apps

About the Author

Bob LeVitus, aka Dr. Mac, is a leading authority on Mac OS X and the iPhone. One of the Mac community's most trusted gurus for almost twenty years, he has written or cowritten more than 55 books. Bob is a columnist for the Houston Chronicle and The Mac Observer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (February 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470607548
• ISBN-13: 978-0470607541
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #668,757 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Edward C. Baig is the Personal Technology columnist for USA TODAY and the author of Macs For Dummies, 10th Edition. Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus pens the popular Dr. Mac column for the Houston Chronicle and is the author of Mac OS X® Snow Leopard For Dummies.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's decent, October 26, 2010

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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...

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars my take on the book, June 29, 2010

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Linda Darlene "Linda Darlene" (Beaumont, TX) - See all my reviews

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Well, really, just not worth the price...
I thought that it would be a great referral to skip the semi-losers and go straight to the best apps. Didn't feel it lived up to that goal. My reading and browsing book time would have been better spent directly browsing on the iphone and app store and the cost of the book on purchasing apps.
Nice colorful pages and format, though.

5.0 out of 5 stars IPhone Apps for Dummies, November 13, 2011

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Collette Fahrig "Regal Reader" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This is a great book for finding which applications best suit your needs. I'm happy I found it and happy with Amazon's service. Thanks