Nokia Smartphone Hacks: Tips & Tools for Your Smallest Computer

by Michael Juntao Yuan (Author)

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  Paperback
  2005

  $32.06

  It wasn't long ago that owning a cell phone put you on the cusp of modern technology. Now, just a few short years later, smartphones have taken over, profoundly changing the way we socially interact. Not surprisingly, they have become the most sought-after piece of technology on the market, with tens of millions currently in use. Defined as a mobile phone with computer functionality, these amazing little devices allow you to do everything from send email and take pictures to control other computers remotely. With all of these built-in capabilities, smartphones can be a challenge to master. And some of the smartest, most feature-rich smartphones are being manufactured by Nokia. With that in mind, Nokia Smartphone Hacks shows you how to squeeze everything you can out of these revolutionary computers. Covering a wide variety of topics, the book explains how to: tweak the smartphone's user interface; take screen shots; use the phone with other devices; access Internet content; use email and messaging; use the camera and multimedia; access databases and business applications; and write advanced hacks with Java and Symbian. Nokia Smartphone Hacks is written in O'Reilly's popular Hacks format, meaning it's full of quick and dirty solutions. Furthermore, each hack stands completely on its own, so you can browse and jump to different sections that interest you most. Whether you want to customize your smartphone, add on some extra features, or run some third-party software, Nokia Smartphone Hacks is there to guide the way. Nokia smartphones are capable of doing many clever things, but sharing its shortcuts isn't one of them. This is the only guide that lets you unlock all of its time-saving secrets.