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iPhone Supersession Tips and Hints

At Macworld, one of the speciality programs was a lecture series called iPhone Supersession given by Ben Long and Christopher Breen.

The iPhone Supersession takes you way beyond the basics, exploring areas including converting the media you own to an iPhone compatible format, contact and event organization, the best of Web-based iPhone applications and accessories, and power management. Need more? We'll explore popular (and not so popular) hacks for turning your iPhone into a portable entertainment and information powerhouse.

Christopher Breen has kindly posted his slides to download in PDF format.

The presentation is a remarkably comprehensive overview of iPhone usage and the most important tips and tricks to effectively use your iPhone. Even power users might find some excellent information, and it's certainly a must-read for new iPhone users.

The presentation is broken down into the following sections:

Text and typing, Sync or swim, Smarter about playlists, The portable information manager, Email matters, Picture this, Content connection, Third-party applications, Web apps, Travel tips, Custom ringtones, Accessories, Troubleshooting

Update: Slides removed, not intended for distribution.

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