A top tech blogger takes you behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the iPhone
The world’s love of the iPhone only continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Darren Murph, managing editor of Engadget and a Guinness World Record holder as the most prolific blogger, explores every amazing capability of the iPhone and shows you how to take full advantage of this remarkable mini-computer. He reveals secret shortcuts, best ways to boost your productivity, how to take advantage of iMessage and push notifications, international iPhone travel tips, how to maximize AirPlay, and so much more.
iPhone Secrets opens up a new dimension of productivity, convenience, and fun for iPhone users.
Introduction xvii
Part I Becoming an iPhone Setup Pro 1
Chapter 1 Selecting and Setting Up Your iPhone 3
Choosing Which iPhone to Buy 4
Saving Money the Refurbished Way 5
Understanding the Non-Expandable Storage Situation 8
Setting Up (and Understanding) Find My iPhone 12
Working with Networks 15
Updating and Readying iTunes 16
Organizing Your iLife First 17
Summary 19
Chapter 2 Icon Placement and Organization 21
Optimizing Placement for Productivity 22
Generating a Workflow 32
Summary 38
Chapter 3 Managing Your E-Mail Accounts with iPhone 39
Mastering Gmail's iOS Application 40
Perfecting the Mail App 43
Summary 55
Chapter 4 Wrangling iTunes (While Maintaining Your Sanity) 57
Mastering the Initial iTunes Setup 58
Understanding Account Limits 65
What Can be Synced, and Where? 66
Opting Out of a Backup 68
How to Manage Multiple Computers 69
Summary 71
Part II Acing the Advanced Features 73
Chapter 5 Multi-Tasking Magic 75
Shortcuts Galore 76
Mastering Your Inner Keyboarder 80
Screening Your Phone Calls 84
Making the Most of Maps 84
Managing Your Background Apps 87
Spotlight: Universally Searching 88
Gestures to Live By 90
Summary 91
Chapter 6 Taking FaceTime (and Those Other Video Calling Solutions) to the Next Level 93
Making FaceTime Your Go-To Video Calling App 94
Integrating Skype into the Workflow 99
Summary 104
Chapter 7 Streaming Your Multimedia Without Wires: AirPlay 105
The In(puts) and Out(puts) of Audio Streaming 106
Understanding What Can Be Streamed Where 110
Selecting Your Next Speaker System 113
What's Next for AirPlay? 117
Summary 122
Chapter 8 Cutting the Cord: Utilizing Wireless Functionality 123
Cutting the USB Cord 124
Wi-Fi Syncing Your Way to Cordless Freedom 128
Mastering Device-to-Device Transfers 130
Tapping into Bluetooth 136
Summary 137
Part III Diving into Software 139
Chapter 9 Game on with Game Center 141
Getting Jacked in 142
Discovering and Downloading New Games 148
Protecting Your Privacy 150
Keeping a Handle on Restrictions 150
Going Beyond the Game 151
Summary 152
Chapter 10 Useful Productivity Apps 153
Calendars, Maps, and To-Do Tools 154
Obligatory Office Apps 164
Presentation is Everything 166
Travel Must-Haves 167
Fiduciary Responsibility 169
Calculators and Translators 170
Apps for Kids 171
Reading and Re-Reading 173
News and Reference Material 174
Wizarding Weather Apps 175
Alternative Browsing Options 176
Searching for Great Apps 179
Summary 181
Chapter 11 The Best Not-Exactly-Productive Apps 183
Mindless Flings 184
Brain Bolsterers 187
Puzzling Programs 188
Musical Endeavors 188
Playing with Photos 191
Sporting Goods 193
Fitness and Training Apps 196
Elements of Entertainment 197
High-End Gaming 198
Summary 199
Chapter 12 iMessage and the Wide World of Push Notifications 201
What is iMessage? 202
Understanding the Depths of iMessage 203
Managing Your Messaging Contacts 207
Keeping Notifications Under Control 207
Summary 209
Part IV Becoming a Digital Genius 211
Chapter 13 Utilizing the iPhone's Camera 213
Speaking the Camera's Language 214
Understanding the Camera's Settings 215
Editing Your Photos 220
Ditching Your Point-and-Shoot Camera 220
Geotagging Your Photos 222
Sharing is Caring 222
Summary 224
Chapter 14 Utilizing Your Personal Assistant: Siri 227
Commanding a Robot 228
Integrating Siri into Your Digital Workflow 231
Why Location Matters, Even to Siri 234
Summary 236
Chapter 15 Social Networking Savvy 237
Tapping into @Twitter via iOS 6 #howto 238
What About Facebook? 241
Those Other Social Networking Apps ... 242
Location-Based Networking 243
Summary 246
Chapter 16 iCloud, the Cloud, and iTunes Match 247
Wrapping Your Head Around the Cloud 248
Implementing iTunes Match 257
Summary 259
Chapter 17 Ace Accessories 261
Deciding on a Keyboard 262
iPhone Cases for Every Occasion 264
Bluetooth Headsets and Headphones 265
Hacks and Workarounds 265
Next-Level Accessories 266
Summary 267
Chapter 18 Jailbreaking and Troubleshooting 269
Jailbreaking Your iPhone 270
A Look at Recovery Mode 277
A Look at DFU (Device Firmware Update) Mode 278
Taking Your iPhone in for Service 280
Summary 281
Index 283
Overview
A top tech blogger takes you behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the iPhone
The world’s love of the iPhone only continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Darren Murph, managing editor of Engadget and a Guinness World Record holder as the most prolific blogger, explores every amazing capability of the iPhone and shows you how to take full advantage of this remarkable mini-computer. He reveals secret shortcuts, best ways to boost your productivity, how to take advantage of ...