Book description
AMAZON BEST BOOKS OF 2019 PICK FORTUNE WRITERS AND EDITORS' RECOMMENDED BOOKS OF 2019 PICK "User Friendly is a tour de force, an engrossing fusion of scholarly research, professional experience and revelations from intrepid firsthand reporting."--EDWARD TENNER, The New York Times Book Review In User Friendly, Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant reveal the untold story of a paradigm that quietly rules our modern lives: the assumption that machines should anticipate what we need. Spanning over a century of sweeping changes, from women's rights to the Great Depression to World War II to the rise of the digital era, this book unpacks the ways in which the world has been--and continues to be--remade according to the principles of the once-obscure discipline of user-experience design. In this essential text, Kuang and Fabricant map the hidden rules of the designed world and shed light on how those rules have caused our world to change--an underappreciated but essential history that's pieced together for the first time. Combining the expertise and insight of a leading journalist and a pioneering designer, User Friendly provides a definitive, thoughtful, and practical perspective on a topic that has rapidly gone from arcane to urgent to inescapable. In User Friendly, Kuang and Fabricant tell the whole story for the first time--and you'll never interact with technology the same way again.
Girl Brownie
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. Listening to audiobooks while gardening has made my outdoor time even more relaxing.
Sun Leo
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Apple Nola
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Trigger Warming
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Captain Peroxide
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldnβt stop listening.
Bad Bunny
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Berry Succubus
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Thunder Tank
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Classy Luck
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Phoenix Sparrow
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Steel Cut Toe
Audiobook listening has never been this easy and convenient β it's like having a personal narrator. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is such a fun way to spread joy. My daily workouts are more enjoyable now, thanks to seamless integration with Apple Watch.
Cinder Coffee
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. ListenBookβs interface is beautiful and functional. Itβs my favorite app for audiobooks. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Fennel Dove
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Devine Melon
Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. ππ§ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for immersive listening in any environment. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Sexual Chocolate
No more interruptions β the auto-rewind feature is a genius solution for seamless listening. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Cross Thread
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Highway
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. π Dancing to the rhythm of stories while I dance through house chores β pure joy! ππ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
Tea Kettle
I can't believe how easy it is to discover new titles and genres. Pure delight! This app has made my commutes and long drives a source of joy and learning. I can't get enough of this app β it's a true game-changer for book lovers. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience