The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- book
- Publication Name
- Little, Brown and Company
- ISBN
- 9780316546164
- Book Title
- One Device : the Secret History of the iPhone
- Publisher
- Little Brown & Company
- Item Length
- 9.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.4 in
- Genre
- Computers, Technology & Engineering, Science, Business & Economics
- Topic
- Industries / Computers & Information Technology, Hardware / Mobile Devices, History, Electronics / Digital
- Item Weight
- 22.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 416 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
ISBN-10
031654616X
ISBN-13
9780316546164
eBay Product ID (ePID)
17038293000
Product Key Features
Book Title
One Device : the Secret History of the iPhone
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Industries / Computers & Information Technology, Hardware / Mobile Devices, History, Electronics / Digital
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Computers, Technology & Engineering, Science, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
22.8 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-936790
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
" The One Device is a tour de force. Brian Merchant has dug into the iPhone like no other reporter before him, traveling the world to find the untold stories behind the device's creation and uncover the very real human costs that come with making the iPhone. Packed with vivid detail, the book carries the reader from one unexpected revelation to the next with a fast-paced edge and heaps of analytical insight."-- Ashlee Vance, New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk
Dewey Decimal
004.1675
Synopsis
The secret history of the invention that changed everything-and became the most profitable product in the world. " The One Device is a tour de force, with a fast-paced edge and heaps of analytical insight."-Ashlee Vance, New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk "A stunning book. You will never look at your iPhone the same way again." -Dan Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Disrupted Odds are that as you read this, an iPhone is within reach. But before Steve Jobs introduced us to "the one device," as he called it, a cell phone was merely what you used to make calls on the go. How did the iPhone transform our world and turn Apple into the most valuable company ever? Veteran technology journalist Brian Merchant reveals the inside story you won't hear from Cupertino-based on his exclusive interviews with the engineers, inventors, and developers who guided every stage of the iPhone's creation. This deep dive takes you from inside One Infinite Loop to 19th century France to WWII America, from the driest place on earth to a Kenyan pit of toxic e-waste, and even deep inside Shenzhen's notorious "suicide factories." It's a firsthand look at how the cutting-edge tech that makes the world work-touch screens, motion trackers, and even AI-made their way into our pockets. The One Device is a roadmap for design and engineering genius, an anthropology of the modern age, and an unprecedented view into one of the most secretive companies in history. This is the untold account, ten years in the making, of the device that changed everything., The secret history of the invention that changed everything- and became the most profitable product in the world. NATIONAL BESTSELLER Shortlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award One of the Best Business Books of 2016 - CNBC , Bloomberg , 1-800-CEO-Read " The One Device is a tour de force, with a fast-paced edge and heaps of analytical insight." -Ashlee Vance, New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk "A stunning book. You will never look at your iPhone the same way again." -Dan Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Disrupted Odds are that as you read this, an iPhone is within reach. But before Steve Jobs introduced us to "the one device," as he called it, a cell phone was merely what you used to make calls on the go. How did the iPhone transform our world and turn Apple into the most valuable company ever? Veteran technology journalist Brian Merchant reveals the inside story you won't hear from Cupertino-based on his exclusive interviews with the engineers, inventors, and developers who guided every stage of the iPhone's creation. This deep dive takes you from inside One Infinite Loop to 19th century France to WWII America, from the driest place on earth to a Kenyan pit of toxic e-waste, and even deep inside Shenzhen's notorious "suicide factories." It's a firsthand look at how the cutting-edge tech that makes the world work-touch screens, motion trackers, and even AI-made their way into our pockets. The One Device is a roadmap for design and engineering genius, an anthropology of the modern age, and an unprecedented view into one of the most secretive companies in history. This is the untold account, ten years in the making, of the device that changed everything.
LC Classification Number
QA76.8.I64M47 2017
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- y***n (476)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI've ordered 48 movies and a CD or two. Every one of them are in a condition equal to or greater than described. Descriptions are accurate and honest. You know they've looked at every disc they send you because there is a packing slip inside each item's case. Items are well-packed and shipped quickly. I can't say enough about the consistency of quality. And the various sales make buying here a good value. Very professional. This is my new go-to online store. I have 18 more DVDs on the way...Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Would You Be Mine Collection DVD (#396312515637)
- a***e (2297)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseDvd 📀 Played flawlessly. Very pleased with purchase. Another great addition to my 3200+ dvd collection at a great price. Packed well, shipped fast and arrived in good condition as described in listing. Would buy from again without hesitation. A+ 5 🌟 seller. A definite asset to the eBay community and a real stress-free transaction. Always a pleasure to deal with a fair and honest seller.
- _***a (419)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem was exactly as described, packaged well and the price was fair. Arrived very quickly too. Great seller, would definitely recommend.