Presents an introduction to the features and functions of the iPod Touch, covering such topics as personalization, using iTunes, using Safari to access the Internet, downloading apps, and troubleshooting.

Covers iPod touch 4th and 5th Generation running iOS 6 Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPod touch photos so that you can see exactly what to do Help when you run into iPod touch problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPod touch Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPod touch working just the way you want. Learn how to: • Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi networks, and other iPod touches, iPhones, and iPads • Use Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more just by speaking to your iPod touch 5th Generation • Customize your iPod touch with folders, wallpaper, sounds, and much more • Configure and sync your information, and efficiently manage contacts, reminders, and calendars • Communicate via FaceTime videoconferences, text messages, and email • Make the most of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all your email from one inbox • Listen to music, subscribe and listen to podcasts, and watch video—including movies and TV shows • Capture and edit photos and video • Use your photos in slideshows, for wallpaper, and your contacts, or share them via email, iCloud, and texts; use PhotoStream to automatically save and share your photos • Find, download, install, and use awesome iPod touch apps • Take advantage of iCloud to keep your content and information in sync on all your devices

Get a solid grounding in all the fundamentals of Cocoa Touch, and avoid problems during iPhone and iPad app development. With this revised and expanded edition, you'll dig into Cocoa and learn how to work effectively with Objective-C and Xcode. This book covers iOS 6 in a rigorous, orderly fashion--ideal whether you're approaching iOS for the first time or need a reference to bolster existing skills. Learn about features introduced with iOS 6, including Objective-C language advances, autosynthesis, autolayout, new view controller rotation rules, unwind segues, state restoration, styled text, and collection views. Learn Objective-C language details and object-oriented programming concepts Understand the anatomy of an Xcode project and all the stages of its lifecycle Grasp key Cocoa concepts such as relationships between classes, receiving events, and model-view-controller architecture Learn how views and layers are managed, drawn, composited, and animated Become familiar with view controllers and their relationships, along with nib and storyboard management Fully explore all basic interface objects such as scroll views, table views, and controls Delve into Cocoa frameworks for sound, video, sensors, maps, and other features Touch on advanced topics such as threading and networking

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 keeping your iPhone working just the way you want. The tasks include how to: Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi networks, and other iPhones, iPods, and iPads ; take advantage of AirDrop to instantly share with other iOS users around you Use Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more just by speaking to your iPhone Customize your iPhone with folders, wallpaper, ringtones, and much more Configure and sync your information, and efficiently manage contacts, reminders, 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 and edit photos and video ; use the new camera features in iPhone 5S to take photos rapidly in Burst mode, and use the new slow-motion feature for video Use your photos in slideshows, for wallpaper, and your contacts or share them via email, iCloud, and texts ; use PhotoStream to automatically save and share your photos Find, download, install, and use awesome iPhone apps Take advantage of iCloud to keep your content and information in sync on all your devices

Tips, tricks, and shortcuts for getting the most out of Apple's iPod Touch Packed with authoritative, no-nonsense advice for getting the most out of your iPod touch, this hip and sophisticated guide addresses the most used and desired features of this exciting device. The author covers the most essential skills, tools, and shortcuts you need to know in order to become savvy and confident for accomplishing any task necessary. Featuring a handy trim size, this guide goes where you go, offering accessible, useful information immediately at your fingertips. You'll find the hottest tips coupled with savvy advice on everything from simple tasks like playing movies and music to more advanced topics such as getting the most out of the iPod touch's features and apps. Shares sophisticated advice for getting the most from your iPod touch Uncovers shortcuts, tips, and tricks on the hottest features of the iPod touch Features a handy trim size that makes this essential resource extremely portable Couples savvy advice with critical information on everything from playing movies and music to gaining confidence in uploading and using popular applications This book offers you an abundance of useful tips and techniques for making the most of your iPod touch.

My iPad for Kids is here to help your kids (and you!) get the most out of your iPad2, iPad 3rd or 4th generation, or iPad mini running iOS 6. Using full-color, step-by-step tasks, My iPad for Kids walks step-by-step through learning how to use your iPad for home, school, and just for fun! Grade specific chapters for grades 4-7 offer information on apps that are great resources for everything from music to art to spelling and math homework. In addition, you learn how to setup and configure all the features of your iPad, including connecting to networks, setting up and using email accounts, using Siri, downloading and installing apps, safely surfing the internet downloading and syncing music and videos, taking and sharing photos, playing games, as well as setting up restrictions (parental controls) and troubleshooting problems with your iPad, should any occur. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through learning how to use your iPad for home, school, and just for fun! Learn how to: • Safely surf the Internet on the iPad to do research for school and find interesting facts. • Use email, texting, and chat apps to stay in touch with friends, family, and teachers. • Have fun (or do group projects for school) using FaceTime and Skype video chatting. • Write emails, search the Web, and launch apps with your voice using Siri. • Use the iPad in school and for homework. Four chapters of suggestions for grade-specific apps (4th through 7th grade) to help you excel in the classroom. • Use the built-in Music app so you can rock out to your favorite tunes. • Watch movies and TV shows from iTunes and videos on YouTube (only when homework is done, of course). • Use iPad’s built-in cameras to take photos and video of you and your friends. Use the Photo Booth app to make them even more interesting—or a little crazy! • Set new high scores playing the tens of thousands of great games available at the App Store. • Discover great apps for school or just for fun through recommendations in nearly every chapter. • Reassure your parents that you can use your iPad and the Internet safely and responsibly. • Become your own tech support team by learning to maintain and solve problems with your iPad, including tips on restarting, backing up, and cleaning the iPad. • Read about the latest iPad technologies, including iOS 6, Siri, and 4G LTE.

The most complete, powerful iPad learning product! Text, video and audio in one tightly-integrated, hands-on learning experience. Covers both the iPad 2 and the original iPad Also includes coverage of iOS 5! Includes 3+ hours of video and audio tutorials at no extra cost! The media is available online via Safari.com and on the DVD bundled with the book! More than 300 pages of straighforward, task-driven coverage that will help you get the most from your new iPad! Written in plain English for real people. Skip past the hype and learn exactly what the iPad will do and how to do it! Using the iPad is the world's most complete, useful, media-rich learning experience for Apple's hot new iPad the only product of its kind! It begins with a concise, friendly, straight-to-the-point 300-page iPad guidebook - starting with an easy introduction to the iPad interface, proceeding through the most common activities in the order you are likely to need them, and ending with powerful techniques most iPad users don't know. This easy-to-use text is fully integrated with extensive online learning resources: online video, screencasts, podcasts, and additional web content. It's all designed to run superbly well on the iPad, so you can learn to perform key tasks exactly when you need to know how! Using the iPad covers the iPad 2 as well as the original iPad. It also covers iOS 5, which is the latest version of Apple's iOS operating system. This book covers all this, and more: getting started fast, syncing with computers, web surfing, typing, note taking, email, contacts, appointments, events, maps, photos, videos, music, Apps, books, business productivity, games, customization, and much more. Available in multiple formats, each including an entirely digital version with book text, video, and audio viewable online - on the iPad, the web, and many other devices! The printed book is also bundled with a DVD containing all of the same video available online.

***This is the updated and corrected edition ofThe iOS 5 Developer's Cookbook.*** The iOS 5 Developer’s Cookbook, Third Edition Covers iOS 5, Xcode 4.2, Objective-C 2.0’s ARC, LLVM, and more! In this book, bestselling author and iOS development guru Erica Sadun brings together all the information you need to quickly start building successful iOS apps for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Sadun has thoroughly revised this book to focus on powerful new iOS 5 features, the latest version of Objective-C, and the Xcode 4 development tools. The iOS 5 Developer’s Cookbook, Third Edition is packed with ready-made code solutions for the iOS 5 development challenges you’re most likely to face, eliminating trial-and-error and helping you build reliable apps from the very beginning. Sadun teaches each new concept and technique through robust code that is easy to reuse and extend. This isn’t just cut-and-paste: Using her examples, Sadun fully explains both the “how” and “why” of effective iOS 5 development. Sadun’s tested recipes address virtually every major area of iOS development, from user interface design to view controllers, gestures and touch, to networking and security. Every chapter groups related tasks together, so you can jump straight to your solution, without having to identify the right class or framework first. Coverage includes: Mastering the iOS 5 SDK, Objective-C essentials, and the iOS development lifecycle Designing and customizing interfaces with Interface Builder and Objective-C Organizing apps with view controllers, views, and animations featuring the latest Page View controllers and custom containers Making the most of touch and gestures—including custom gesture recognizers Building and using controls from the ground up Working with Core Image and Core Text Implementing fully featured Table View edits, reordering, and custom cells Creating managed database stores; then adding, deleting, querying, and displaying data Alerting users with dialogs, progress bars, local and push notifications, popovers, and pings Requesting and using feedback Connecting to networks and services, handling authentication, and managing downloads Deploying apps to devices, testers, and the App Store

Apple continues to set the bar for portable media players, but iPods still don’t come with a guide to their impressive features. This full-color Missing Manual shows you how to play music, videos, and slideshows, shop the iTunes store, and create and manage your media library. It’s the most comprehensive (and popular) iPod book available. The important stuff you need to know: Fill it up. Load your iPod with music, photos, movies, TV shows, games, and eBooks. Tune into iTunes. Download media from the iTunes store, rip your CDs, and organize your entire media collection. Tackle the Touch. Use the Touch to shoot photos and video, send and receive email and text messages, and make video calls to otheriOS 5 gadgets. Go wireless. Sync your content and surf the Web over the air, using the Touch’s new iOS 5 software. Get moving with the Nano. Track your workouts with the built-in Nike+ sensor; dial in FM radio; and even create slideshows. Master the Shuffle and Classic. Get your Shuffle talking with VoiceOver, and play music, video, and slideshows on your Classic.