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If you are a multimedia developer on Android platform you need USB for media transfer or playback audio. This book explores MTP and USB Audio in both USB device and USB host mode. If you are an core developer who work on charging you need to understand USB charging specification which is explained in the book,If you are a networking developer interested in tethering, USB plays a role using RNDIS specification which is explained in the bookIf you are an application developer interested in managing USB devices in from an Android platform, this book explores Android USB Service framework which manages USB functionalitiesLast not the least, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) the debugging tool of Android is over USB and knowledge of its internals is a define val...

Windows 8 has been described by Microsoft as its boldest Windows release ever and the 8.1 update enhances the paradigm further. Beginning Windows 8.1 takes you through the new features and helps you get more out of the familiar to reveal the fullest possibilities for this amazing new operating system. You will learn, with non-technical language used throughout, how to get up and running in the new Windows interface, minimize downtime, maximize productivity, and harness the features you never knew existed to take control of your computer and enjoy the peace of mind and excitement that comes with it. From tips and tweaks to easy-to-follow guides and detailed descriptions, this book takes you inside Windows 8.1 to discover the true power and flexibilit...

Pro Exchange Server 2013 Administration is your best-in-class companion for gaininga deep, thorough understanding of Microsoft's powerful enterprise collaboration andcommunications server.Author Jaap Wesselius is at your side as you administer every facet of Exchange Server2013, revealing tips, tricks, and little known facts that will make your administration lifesimpler and more effective. Along with revealing what's new in Exchange Server 2013, thiswell-paced, deeply engaging tutorial provides detailed deployment guidance, for upgradersand migrators as well as for organizations entirely new to the Exchange platform. The bookdetails how all of the major Exchange components fit together, from SMTP messages toall kinds of clients. It also provides in-...

The team that brought you the bestselling Beginning iPhone Development is back again for Beginning iOS 7 Development, bringing this definitive guide up-to-date with Apple's latest and greatest iOS 7 SDK, as well as with the latest version of Xcode. There's coverage of brand-new technologies, including a new chapter on Apple's Sprite Kit framework for game development, as well as significant updates to existing material. You'll have everything you need to create your very own apps for the latest iOS devices. Every single sample app in the book has been rebuilt from scratch using latest Xcode and the latest 64-bit iOS 7-specific project templates, and designed to take advantage of the latest Xcode features.Assuming only a minimal working knowledge of O...

When you create an app, a website, or a game, how do you attract users, and perhaps more importantly, how do you keep them? Irresistible Apps explains exactly how to do this using a library of 27 motivational design patterns and real-world examples of how they work.As a developer, you need to retain users in the new economy of advertisements, subscriptions, and in-app purchases, but how do you do this? How do some applications keep users coming back? Why do people spend hours and hours playing World of Warcraft? Why do people care about Reddit karma? What makes customers keep buying from Amazon? Why do so many people love Khan Academy?The answers are found in Gameful, Social, Interface, and Information patterns. Not only will you learn about these pa...