About the Authors

Martin Trautschold is the founder and CEO of Made Simple Learning, a leading provider of Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and BlackBerry books and video tutorials. He has been a successful entrepreneur in the mobile device training and software business since 2001. His newest venture, 1 800 Notify, offers automated appointment reminder services to physicians and is being very well received. With Made Simple Learning, he helped to train thousands of iPhone, iPad and BlackBerry Smartphone users with short, to-the-point video tutorials. Martin has now co-authored eighteen “Made Simple” guide books. Prior to this, Martin spent 15 years in technology and business consulting in the US and Japan. He holds an engineering degree from Princeton University and an MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. Martin and his wife, Julia, have three daughters, Sophie, Olivia and Cece. He enjoys rowing with the Halifax Rowing Association and cycling. Martin can be reached at [email protected].

Rene Ritchie is editor-in-chief of TiPb.com, one of the largest and most influential iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad web sites in the world. Part of the Mobile Nations network, TiPb provides daily news, how-tos, and app and accessory reviews to help you get the most out of your iOS devices. Rene is also co-host over several Mobile Nations shows, including iPhone Live, iPad Live, Iterate for mobile design and development, ZENandTECH to help center your inner geek, and Superfunctional to keep you healthy and moving. Prior to this, Rene worked in product marketing, design, and web development. He can be reached on Twitter @reneritchie or by email at [email protected].

Gary Mazo is Vice President of Made Simple Learning. He is also a writer, college professor, gadget nut, and ordained rabbi. Gary joined Made Simple Learning in 2007 and has co-authored the last thirteen books in the Made Simple series. Along with Martin and Kevin Michaluk from CrackBerry.com, Gary co-wrote CrackBerry: True Tales of BlackBerry Use and Abuse—a book about BlackBerry addiction and how to get a grip on one's BlackBerry use. The second edition of this book will be published by Apress this fall. Gary also teaches writing, philosophy, technical writing, and moreat the University of Phoenix. Gary has been a regular contributor to CrackBerry.com, writing product reviews and adding editorial content. He holdsa BA in anthropology from Brandeis University. Gary earned his M.A.H.L (Masters in Hebrew Letters), as well asordination as Rabbi, from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has served congregations in Dayton, Ohio; Cherry Hill, New Jersey; and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Gary is married to Gloria Schwartz Mazo, and they have six children. Gary can be reached at [email protected].