how the iPhone unlocked the anything, anytime, anywhere future--and locked us in
Chen, Brian X
2012
Examines the technological innovations offered by the iPhone, describing its "all-in-one" capabilities and its impact on daily life and society, and discussing the future implications for twenty-first-century society.
innovation, privatization, and the birth of a new network
Greenstein, Shane M
2015
"Describes how many of the key innovations that made this possible came from entrepreneurs and iconoclasts who were outside the mainstream--and how the commercialization of the Internet was by no means a foregone conclusion at its outset."--Provided by publisher.
Traces the history to the latest breakthroughs of communications, focusing on the key individuals who revolutionized the technology. Features color illustrations, diagrams, photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and a simple hands-on activity.
Offers accessible information about the smartphone industry including how smartphones are assembled, profiling the key players in the trade, and discussing issues like privacy and security.