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  History of Apple iOS

  Introbooks Team

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  "Today Apple is going to reinvent the phone." was those eight words that shook the mobile market on 9th Jan 2007. It was a Macworld Conference and Expo in San Francisco where Steve Jobs, the Apple CEO first introduce the iPhone to the world. And with the very first iPhone, Apple launched their personalized operating system for their phones, the iOS. On June 29th, 2007, iOS, primarily known as iPhone OS, was launched for the first time. Since then in every summer they have reinvented the mobile operating system and with each update, they blow their consumers minds with what is possible with their iDevices. And they are still improving.   
  As mentioned before, Apple iOS is a personalized operating system specially designed for all the electronic devices by Apple, like the iPhones, iPad and iPod touch. The iOS was first announced on June 29th,2007 and since then it has come a long way and saw a lot of major changes too. Since the first iPhone OS (renamed as iOS later) the updates being released through iTunes software. And after iOS 5 it started releasing via over-the-air updates. Since then, the consumers never needed to use a USB on iTunes to connect with iOS. They started using iCloud for data synchronization. 
  Every year, a new version of iOS is usually launched with a new iPhone model. In Apple’s yearly Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), they announce the new major iOS update and release it in September of the same year. The latest stable update of iOS is iOS 12.3.2. This update has been released on June 10th,2019. The most recent Beta version of iOS, the iOS 12.4 Beta 4 has been released on the very next day. And Apple has already announced iOS 13 and some of its special features, such as dark mode on 3rd June 2019 in their Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

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  The Wise Hours - A Journey into...

  Miriam Darlington

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  Owls have existed for over sixty million years, and in the relatively short time we have shared the planet with these majestic birds they have ignited the human imagination. But even as owls continue to captivate our collective consciousness, celebrated British nature writer Miriam Darlington finds herself struck by all she doesn't know about the true nature of these enigmatic creatures. 
   
   
   
  Darlington begins her fieldwork in the British Isles with her teenage son, Benji. As her avian fascination grows, she travels to France, Serbia, Spain, Finland, and the frosted Lapland borders of the Arctic for rare encounters with the barn owl, tawny owl, long-eared owl, pygmy owl, snowy owl, and more. But when her son develops a mysterious illness, her quest to understand the elusive nature of owls becomes entangled with her search for finding a cure. 
   
   
   
  In The Wise Hours, Darlington watches and listens to the natural world and to the rhythms of her home and family, inviting listeners to discover the wonders of owls alongside her while rewilding our imagination with the mystery, fragility, and magnificence of all creatures.

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  Scrum: Book summary & analysis

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Scrum, by Jeff Sutherland. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jeff Sutherland. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  "Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time" offers an insightful look into the Scrum methodology, a revolutionary approach to project management and team collaboration. The author, one of the co-creators of Scrum, presents a system that emphasizes efficiency, adaptability, and continuous improvement. The book illustrates how teams can achieve greater productivity, faster delivery times, and higher-quality outcomes by implementing simple, yet powerful principles. Through real-world examples and practical advice, the author demonstrates how Scrum can transform the way organizations operate, fostering innovation and enhancing performance across various industries.

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  How To Turn Back Time

  Michael Mathiesen

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  A new theory of Time Wave Modulation and the Time Doppler Effect.  Could have an impact as big or bigger than Einstein's General Theory of Relativity.  This completely new scientific breakthrough could change the way that everyone on this planet looks at the amount and quality of Time we have left.  After reading this book, if you waste any of this precious gift, it won't be because I didn't tell you so.    Your aid and support is requested in helping the author get the proof of his theory of Time Waves through the upcoming European Space Agency's huge new Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA)  so that they will be able to confirm this new theory that Time travels in waves, can be modulated and flows in reverse to every other event in your life.  If you ever wanted to turn back Time in order to correct something in your past that you failed to complete in the most personally satisfying ways, this book is for you.

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  Natural Language Processing for...

  Steve Abrams

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  Dive into the fascinating world of Natural Language Processing (NLP) with "Natural Language Processing for Beginners: Comprehensive Introduction to Language and Technology," a thorough and accessible guide designed to introduce beginners to the rich field of NLP and its myriad applications. This book serves as a bridge between theoretical concepts and practical applications, offering readers a solid foundation in both the linguistic and computational aspects of NLP. 
  Starting with a clear explanation of what NLP is and its significance in today's digital age, the book covers essential linguistic principles and computational techniques. Readers will learn about the historical evolution of NLP, key components like syntax, semantics, and machine learning algorithms that enable computers to understand and generate human language. The guide simplifies complex ideas such as tokenization, neural networks, and deep learning, making them accessible to those without a background in computer science or linguistics. 
  Practicality is at the heart of this book, which includes step-by-step tutorials on using popular NLP libraries such as NLTK, SpaCy, and frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch. These tools are illustrated through exciting projects like building a sentiment analyzer, developing a conversational chatbot, and creating a multilingual translator. 
  "Natural Language Processing for Beginners" also addresses contemporary challenges and ethical considerations in NLP, discussing bias, fairness, and the future potential of NLP technology. Whether you are a student, a budding data scientist, or a curious tech enthusiast, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to start your journey into NLP, opening the door to a world of possibilities where language and technology meet. 
   

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  Computer Architecture and...

  Bright Mills

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  Computer Architecture and Organization is a foundational subject in computer science and engineering that explores the internal structure and functioning of computer systems. It encompasses the design principles of hardware components, how these components interact, and the organizational methods used to optimize performance, efficiency, and functionality. 
  This detailed document explores the critical concepts of computer architecture and organization, from basic logic gates to complex processor pipelines. Topics include the von Neumann model, instruction set architecture (ISA), CPU organization, memory hierarchy, input/output systems, control units, pipelining, RISC vs CISC, parallelism, and modern trends like multi-core systems, GPU architectures, and quantum computing potentials. 
  The document also discusses the distinctions between architecture (the conceptual design and fundamental operational structure) and organization (the realization and implementation of architecture), illustrating their interdependence.

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