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iPhone: The Missing Manual: The Book That Should Have Been in the Box
The iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11R, and 11Max are faster than ever and have more powerful cameras. With the latest edition of this bestselling guide, you get a funny, gorgeously illustrated guide to the tips, shortcuts, and workarounds that will turn you into an iPhone master.
Written by David Pogue—Missing Manual series creator, New York Times columnist, and Emmy-winning tech correspondent for CNBC, CBS, and NPR—this update shows you everything you need to know about new iPhone features and the iOS 13 user interface. Pick up this beautiful full-color book and learn how to get the most out of your iPhone.
- GenresNonfiction
723 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 5, 2019
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About the author
David Pogue
230 books87 followersDavid Pogue, Yale '85, is the weekly personal-technology columnist for the New York Times and an Emmy award-winning tech correspondent for CBS News. His funny tech videos appear weekly on CNBC. And with 3 million books in print, he is also one of the world's bestselling how- to authors. He wrote or co-wrote seven books in the "For Dummies" series (including Macs, Magic, Opera, and Classical Music). In 1999, he launched his own series of amusing, practical, and user-friendly computer books called Missing Manuals, which now includes 100 titles.
David and his wife, Jennifer Pogue, MD, live in Connecticut with their three young children.
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March 8, 2020
The Most Have Guide You Need
This is the latest edition of the excellent Missing Manual series from author David Pogue. This series is always on my must list. Many people don't really know how to use their phones or computers besides basic functions. The Missing Manual series is an excellent guide to hidden, little known features as well as explaining any changes, additions or things that were removed. Written in plain English with beautiful full color photos of the various screens and menus, this book takes you to power level. It makes things, faster, easier and more fun to do things on your iPhone. Many features are not easily found and will only be discovered with a guide or a subscription to MacWorld or Maclife. You can amaze your family and friends with your new found knowledge. I am always being asked to help someone because they don't know how to use a feature, software or setting on their phones. I'm able to help because of the excellent information found in the Missing Manual books. Grab a copy for your phone, computer or software you regularly use. The tips and tricks will save you time and money. It is also entertaining because the author is naturally funny, something not ordinarily found in computer books. I see many people become frustrated with their device because they won't take the time to learn how to use it. Yes, you can go to the Apple Store, but I would rather do things myself. This book ensures the knowledge to do so.
This is the latest edition of the excellent Missing Manual series from author David Pogue. This series is always on my must list. Many people don't really know how to use their phones or computers besides basic functions. The Missing Manual series is an excellent guide to hidden, little known features as well as explaining any changes, additions or things that were removed. Written in plain English with beautiful full color photos of the various screens and menus, this book takes you to power level. It makes things, faster, easier and more fun to do things on your iPhone. Many features are not easily found and will only be discovered with a guide or a subscription to MacWorld or Maclife. You can amaze your family and friends with your new found knowledge. I am always being asked to help someone because they don't know how to use a feature, software or setting on their phones. I'm able to help because of the excellent information found in the Missing Manual books. Grab a copy for your phone, computer or software you regularly use. The tips and tricks will save you time and money. It is also entertaining because the author is naturally funny, something not ordinarily found in computer books. I see many people become frustrated with their device because they won't take the time to learn how to use it. Yes, you can go to the Apple Store, but I would rather do things myself. This book ensures the knowledge to do so.
February 3, 2020
I got a new phone so took the opportunity to read a book on it. I learned a number of things that apply to both the new phone and also some that apply to my existing iPad.
Most important was turning it on (side button) and off (side button and volume button). Then I learned I need to buy an adapter if I want to use my headset with the phone.
I learned you can double tap to enlarge part of a web page and that I no longer need a separate QR reader app. I thought the hidden trackpad (hold space) was really cool. I also learned that you can draw in an iMessage.
I was also motivated to try swipe typing again. And I re-learned to press the side button to send a call straight to voicemail.
In humor, I enjoyed reading the two pages of siri responses.
Most important was turning it on (side button) and off (side button and volume button). Then I learned I need to buy an adapter if I want to use my headset with the phone.
I learned you can double tap to enlarge part of a web page and that I no longer need a separate QR reader app. I thought the hidden trackpad (hold space) was really cool. I also learned that you can draw in an iMessage.
I was also motivated to try swipe typing again. And I re-learned to press the side button to send a call straight to voicemail.
In humor, I enjoyed reading the two pages of siri responses.
August 4, 2019
Thorough and very useful. I have had an IPhone for quite some time and yet I learned a lot of new information. Sometimes the iPhone isn’t intuitive and this book helps reveal some of the hidden benefits. Highly recommended!
May 21, 2017
There is tons of information about the iPhone in this book. It includes all the latest updates and tweaks to make you a pro iPhone user. I learned a few new things about my phone.
October 17, 2017
Excellent coverage, organization and writing. Comprehensive. Also covers through iOS 10 (hopefully will be updated as iOS is). Recommended for a comprehensive knowledge of every aspect of iPhone.
January 16, 2018
Exactly the help I needed to get to really know my new iPhone. I love going back and rereading parts to pick up hints I missed before :)
March 21, 2018
The excellent comprensive book is the missing manual- and I gave up.
May 1, 2019
Wonderful book to help with the ins and outs of my iPhone!
May 9, 2019
Everyone should have this
February 11, 2020
It was a good read.
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