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Listen up! Bestselling author Paul Thurrott whispers little know Windows Phone 7 tips, tricks, and advice

The newly revamped Windows Phone platform boasts sophisticated new features and functionality. Sharing his years of training and experience, bestselling author and Windows expert Paul Thurrott reveals little known tips, valuable insight, and unbeatable advice so you can get the most from your Windows Phone 7. You’ll benefit from the simple, straightforward solutions to common problems, all of which will go a long way to help if you are new to the Window Phone 7.

Written with access to unique information from the team at Microsoft, Windows Phone 7 Secrets is the ultimate guide to this exciting new mobile platform. Unlike other books, this title reveals the inner workings of the Windows Phone and how to make it work the way you want it. Thurrott begins with the basics of choosing the right Windows Phone, setting it up, and upgrading from another smart phone. He then moves on to customizing the screen; downloading applications; and using the Internet, e-mail, calendar, Microsoft Office; and more.

Coverage includes:

• Pre-Flight Checklist: What to Do Before You Get Your Windows Phone
• Windows Live ID: One Online ID to Rule Them All
• Using Windows Live ID to Access Your Social Networks and Other Services
• Picking a Phone
• Unboxing and Getting Started
• Unboxing Your Windows Phone
• Windows Phone Usage
• Understanding the Windows Phone User Interface
• The Way We Were: How Microsoft Screwed Up Mobile So Bad It Had to Start Over from Scratch
• A New Beginning: Metro
• Real World Metro: A Whirlwind Tour of the UI
• Hubs and Applications
• You and Your Friends: How to Connect with Others, Connect to the World.
• Managing Your Digital Persona
• Being a People Person: Managing Your Family, Friends, and Other Contacts
• Configuring the People Hub
• Digital Memories: Using the Pictures Hub and Camera
• Using the Pictures Hub
• Taking Pictures and Videos with the Camera
• Moving Photos Between the Phone and Your PC
• Sharing Photos and Customizing Your Phone
• Configuring Pictures Hub Options
• Zune to Go: Music + Videos
• Using the Zune PC Software with Windows Phone
• Enjoying Music and Video Content on Windows Phone
• Why Zune Is Different
• More Music: Pandora and Other Services
• Having Fun: Windows Phone and Games
• Windows Phone: Great Mobile Gaming Platform
• Understanding Xbox Live
• Xbox Live on Windows Phone:Not the Full Meal Deal
• Using the Games Hub
• Playing a Game
• Finding More Games in the Marketplace
• Browsing the Web
• A (Short) History of the Mobile Web

Listen up! Bestselling author Paul Thurrott whispers little know Windows Phone 7 tips, tricks, and advice

The newly revamped Windows Phone platform boasts sophisticated new features and functionality. Sharing his years of training and experience, bestselling author and Windows expert Paul Thurrott reveals little known tips, valuable insight, and unbeatable advice so you can get the most from your Windows Phone 7. You’ll benefit from the simple, straightforward solutions to common problems, all of which will go a long way to help if you are new to the Window Phone 7.

Written with access to unique information from the team at Microsoft, Windows Phone 7 Secrets is the ultimate guide to this exciting new mobile platform. Unlike other books, this title reveals the inner workings of the Windows Phone and how to make it work the way you want it. Thurrott begins with the basics of choosing the right Windows Phone, setting it up, and upgrading from another smart phone. He then moves on to customizing the screen; downloading applications; and using the Internet, e-mail, calendar, Microsoft Office; and more.

Coverage includes:

• Pre-Flight Checklist: What to Do Before You Get Your Windows Phone
• Windows Live ID: One Online ID to Rule Them All
• Using Windows Live ID to Access Your Social Networks and Other Services
• Picking a Phone
• Unboxing and Getting Started
• Unboxing Your Windows Phone
• Windows Phone Usage
• Understanding the Windows Phone User Interface
• The Way We Were: How Microsoft Screwed Up Mobile So Bad It Had to Start Over from Scratch
• A New Beginning: Metro
• Real World Metro: A Whirlwind Tour of the UI
• Hubs and Applications
• You and Your Friends: How to Connect with Others, Connect to the World.
• Managing Your Digital Persona
• Being a People Person: Managing Your Family, Friends, and Other Contacts
• Configuring the People Hub
• Digital Memories: Using the Pictures Hub and Camera
• Using the Pictures Hub
• Taking Pictures and Videos with the Camera
• Moving Photos Between the Phone and Your PC
• Sharing Photos and Customizing Your Phone
• Configuring Pictures Hub Options
• Zune to Go: Music + Videos
• Using the Zune PC Software with Windows Phone
• Enjoying Music and Video Content on Windows Phone
• Why Zune Is Different
• More Music: Pandora and Other Services
• Having Fun: Windows Phone and Games
• Windows Phone: Great Mobile Gaming Platform
• Understanding Xbox Live
• Xbox Live on Windows Phone:Not the Full Meal Deal
• Using the Games Hub
• Playing a Game
• Finding More Games in the Marketplace
• Browsing the Web
• A (Short) History of the Mobile Web

This book will provide you with a comprehensive guide to developing games for both the Windows Mobile platform and the Windows Phone using the industry standard programming languages C# and VB.NET.

You will be walked through every aspect of developing for the Windows Mobile platform—from setting up your development environment for the first time to creating advanced 3D graphics. Finally, you’ll learn how you can make your applications available to others, whether distributing for free or selling online.

Using extensive code samples throughout, you’ll gather all the information needed to create your own games and distribute them successfully for others to enjoy.

Aimed primarily at C# developers, almost everything in the book can be used in VB.NET too. For those areas where this is not the case, workarounds are suggested so that VB.NET developers are still able to use the techniques described.

What you’ll learn

• How to obtain and configure a development environment for Windows Mobile
• How to build a working extensible game engine to reduce development time and increase reusability and distribution
• Tips and techniques for getting games working on a wide range of devices, including older devices, smartphones (with no touchscreens), as well as the latest hardware—all in a single code base
• A full overview of using OpenGL ES, opening up a new world of advanced 2D and 3D graphics and effects
• Everything you need to know to include high quality sound and music in your games
• Advice and information on the best ways to allow the user to interact with your game
• Guidance on distributing your finished games, including information about freeware listings and tips on creating and selling shareware games

Who this book is for

The book is aimed at those with an existing background in programming and knowledge of one of the two main .NET programming languages (C# and VB.NET), but who do not necessarily have any knowledge of programming for Windows Mobile or programming games in general. The book will guide the reader through the steps required to become proficient in both of these areas of development.

Creating Mobile Games: Using Java ME Platform to Put the Fun into Your Mobile Device and Cell Phone is a practical build-it-yourself mobile Java games book with lots of complete working code and advice:

• Shows you how to create a basic game and make it a professional one (by adding a pro look-and-feel by writing your own menus or using the open source J2ME Polish, and enabling marketing/billing from your own web site)
• Demonstrates Wireless Messaging and other optional APIs (using SMS, PIM, File Connection, Bluetooth, and so forth in a multiplayer game)
• Covers the new MIDP3

What youll learn

• Start using the MIDP2 and MIDP3 in the newly open sourced Java ME Games API.
• Add a truly professional look-and-feel to your Java ME games.
• Use threads, tones, and other media.
• Store and retrieve data and enable networking.
• Create advanced interactive messaging with optional APIs for multiplayer gaming.
• Explore a complete business model for independent developers (distributing their own games) as well as for larger companies.

Who is this book for?

Software engineers with some knowledge of Java who would like to switch to MicroEdition programming, particularly games

Google on the Go

THE EASY, FUN, PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GOOGLE ANDROID PHONES!

So you’ve got one of those hot new Android-powered phones? Awesome! Now, get the most out of it with Google on the Go! This friendly, easy book shows exactly how to use your phone to make your life more productive, more efficient, and more fun!

Making calls? Playing MP3s? Sending Gmail? Taking pictures? It’s all covered here—one step at a time, in plain English. There’s no faster way to master the great Google tools built into your new phone: calendar, messaging, web browsing, chat, Google Maps, YouTube, you name it!

Want to customize your phone? Here’s how. Need to troubleshoot a problem? No sweat: you’ll find easy, step-by-step directions. Whether you’re using the T-Mobile G1 or another Android-powered smartphone, this book answers all your questions so you can harness the power of Google applications and tools in the palm of your hand.

 • Set up your Google Android phone fast!

 • Quickly master phone basics, from speakerphone to call waiting

 • Transfer contacts from your computer or another phone

 • Add new Calendar appointments and reminders

 • Make the most of your free Gmail account

 • Take photos, and send them instantly to your contacts

 • Watch videos and upload them to YouTube

 • Find practically anything with Google Search

 • Use Google Talk’s handy chat features

 • Get directions and traffic info with Google Maps... even use GPS!

 • Install new software tools and even start writing your own

 • Fix the most common problems with service and hardware

John Eddy is a long-time gadget hobbyist who has spent most of his career helping everyday people use technology, in roles ranging from product support to moderation of online forums.

Patricia DiGiacomo Eddy is an accomplished technology author and mobile phone geek whose books include Special Edition Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007, The
Absolute Beginner’s Guide to OneNote, and Access 2003: VBA Programmer’s Reference.

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