Apps for Education

Nicely laid-out book describing the best apps in several different categories.

Well laid-out book that leads you beyond the titles in Android Market's "Top Paid" and "Top Free" lists to showcase useful apps.

Another good resource for reviews of the best apps, by category.

Suggests best iPad apps in categories, such as "get work done," "manipulate photos," and "outline ideas." Discusses why the iPad is different from a smartphone or laptop and what unique role it can play in your life.

Focused on using the iPad for work. Covers creation of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, how to transfer files between devices, manage your calendars, take notes effectively, and print from you iPad.

Chen discusses both positive and negatives effects of being "always on" with our mobile devices. Recommended.

Excellent and fun book about using your iPhone to capture and edit images. Shows artwork and discusses apps used to create each piece.

This app is a companion to the web site, appadvice.com. Contains iPhone/iPad news, reviews, and guides to the best apps by function, such as flight tracker, apps to replace your camera, personal databases, Google Docs managers, and more.

Good source of Android app reviews.

Another source of app reviews for Android.