Do you own a smartphone or tablet computer? If so, you are part of a growing segment of American adults who utilize mobile technology. According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, as of May 2013, 56% of American adults have a smartphone and 34% own a tablet computer. Whether you use an Android or iOS device, and whether you are a beginner or an advanced programmer, The Seattle Public Library has resources to help you learn more about the popular and evolving subject of mobile technology.
Safari Books Online is an on-demand digital library providing books on computing, databases, programming, Web design and more. Browse titles by category or search for keywords pertaining to your particular mobile device. Want to start learning about your new Kindle Fire? Check out My Kindle Fire by Jim Cheshire, which will teach you to do everything from reading e-books and watching video to sending email and browsing the Web on your device. Want to develop an app for the Android mobile operating system? Check out Learn Android App Development by Wallace Jackson to master the skills needed to build your first Android app.
Accessible from Library PCs or from your own computer on the Library’s Wi-Fi network, lynda.com offers more than 1,900 video courses on software and computer topics such as animation, audio, video, business, design, photography, and programming. Watch iPhone and iPod touch iOS 6 Essential Training to discover how to get the most out of your iPhone or iPod touch or Building Android and iOS Applications with Flex to learn to design and deploy mobile applications for the Android and iOS smartphone platforms. Check out lynda.com the next time you visit your neighborhood Library location and get ready to take your mobile technology skills to the next level!
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