Marc Saltzman - Siri For Dummies, Portable Edition

Siri For Dummies, Portable Edition

by Marc Saltzman

Siri For Dummies, Portable Edition

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About the Author

Marc Saltzman is a prolific journalist, author, and TV/radio personality specializing in consumer electronics, Internet trends, and interactive entertainment.

While Siri For Dummies is his first book for John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Marc has authored 15 books since 1996, covering topics such as video games, apps, mobility, and movies.

Along with his syndicated column with Gannett, Marc currently contributes to nearly 50 high-profile publications and online resources in North America, including USA Today, AARP, MSN, Yahoo!, Costco Connection, Common Sense Media, Toronto Star, Postmedia, Media Planet, and Sympatico.

Marc hosts a number of video segments, including Games and Gadgets (a weekly spot on CNN) and Gear Guide (seen at Cineplex movie theaters and sister chains across Canada) and is a regular guest on CNN International, Daily Buzz, and CTVs Canada AM. Marc also hosts Tech Talk, a syndicated radio spot across Canada.

Follow Marc on Twitter (@marc_saltzman) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/marc.saltzman ).

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my beautiful wife, Kellie, and my three awesome kids: Maya, Jacob, and Ethan. Thanks for letting me talk, joke, and argue with Siri and for not calling the people with the white jackets to take me away.

Acknowledgments

Allow me to take this opportunity to thank all the fine folks at John Wiley & Sons, Inc., for their knowledge (hardly Dummies), professionalism, and support. Id also like to acknowledge the overworked yet often underappreciated public relations team at Apple, Inc.

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