This book provides the technical essentials, state-of-the-art knowledge, business ecosystem and standards of Near Field Communication (NFC)by NFC Lab – Istanbul research centre which conducts intense research on NFC technology.In this book, the authors present the contemporary research on all aspects of NFC, addressing related security aspects as well as information on various business models. In addition, the book provides comprehensive information a designer need...

This is the story of how Apple and Google have reshaped our world and redefined the meaning of content and how it is distributed.It begins with the iPhone, which has transformed the concept of what a smart phone can be. Now everyone wants one, or else a smart phone like it. Apple and Google are fighting to find a way to control the software that runs these phones so they can manage the content that runs on top of it. The battle has become vicious, although Google makes more than ha...

With iOS 8 TipsAre you an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus owner looking to get the most out of your smartphone? Perhaps you're looking for solutions to certain questions you've had about the new phone such as how to use Siri, print documents, take pictures or video with the camera, use FaceTime, extend battery life, or other tips and tricks? Well, this guide is here to help you with all those questions and plenty of great tips to truly unleash the power of your smartphone!

In this book we will show you how to get the most from your BlackBerry, whether youre using a Storm, Bold, Curve, Pearl or Torch. From overviews of all the built-in apps, to step-by-step guides showing you how to use WordPress, watch movies, edit photos and much more, theres something for every level of user. And with a guide to the best apps to download from BlackBerry App World and an in-depth troubleshooting section, The BlackBerry Book is the perfect companion for all BlackBerry users.

Expert advice on how to succeed in the mobile market!Experts estimate that mobile app revenues will nearly quadruple over the next few years, but for many business owners and entrepreneurs, figuring out how to affordably create and market an app is a daunting challenge. But it doesn't have to be!With The Everything Guide to Mobile Apps, you'll learn all you need to know about creating a mobile app without breaking the bank account. In this book, yo...

Bringing you everything you need to know about BlackBerry, this book is the ideal guide to help you get up and running with your device. Starting with an introduction to the platform, youll then be taken step-by-step through setting up, accessing emails, using BlackBerry Messenger and much more. Before you know it youll be tweeting, watching movies and taking great pictures all from your BlackBerry phone. Theres also a guide to the all best apps from App World, and an in-depth helpdesk sectio...

Cellular Internet of Things: Technologies, Standards and Performance gives insight into the recent work performed by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) to develop systems for the Cellular Internet of Things. It presents both the design of the new Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology and how GSM and LTE have evolved to provide Cellular Internet of Things services. The criteria used for the design and objectives of the standardization work are explained, and the techn...

This unique text provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the theory and practice of mobile data networks. Covering basic design principles as well as analytical tools for network performance evaluation, and with a focus on system-level resource management, you will learn how state-of-the-art network design can enable you flexibly and efficiently to manage and trade-off various resources such as spectrum, energy, and infrastructure investments. Topics covered range from trad...

LTE-Advanced: A Practical Systems Approach to Understanding 3GPP LTE Releases 10 and 11 Radio Access Technologies is an in-depth, systematic and structured technical reference on 3GPP's LTE-Advanced (Releases 10 and 11), covering theory, technology and implementation, written by an author who has been involved in the inception and development of these technologies for over 20 years. The book not only describes the operation of individual components, but also shows how they fit into the ove...

This book provides a simplified visionary approach about the future direction of IoT, addressing its wide-scale adoption in many markets, its interception with advanced technology, the explosive growth in data, and the emergence of data analytics. IoT business applications span multiple vertical markets. The objective is to inspire creative thinking and collaboration among startups and entrepreneurs which will breed innovation and deliver IoT solutions that will positively impact us by mak...

Now in its fifth edition, the bestselling book on UMTS has been updated to cover 3GPP WCDMA and High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) from Release 99 to Release 9. Written by leading experts in the field, the book explains HSPA performance based on simulations and field experience, and illustrates the benefits of HSPA evolution (HSPA+) both from the operators and from the end user?s perspective. It continues to provide updated descriptions of the 3GPP standard including the physical layer, radio...

An introduction to technical details related to the Physical Layer of the LTE standard with MATLAB®The LTE (Long Term Evolution) and LTE-Advanced are among the latest mobile communications standards, designed to realize the dream of a truly global, fast, all-IP-based, secure broadband mobile access technology.This book examines the Physical Layer (PHY) of the LTE standards by incorporating three conceptual elements: an overview of the theory behind key enab...