Google has now been granted permission to sell e-books and audiobooks directly to buyers via its iOS app, Google Play Books. Making the announcement on the company blog post, Google said users will henceforth be able to complete a book purchase by clicking on the 'Get Book' option associated with a book in the Google Play Books iOS app. Users will then be redirected to the … [Read more...] about Google Unveils Direct e-Book Sales on iOS, Bypassing Apple Commission
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Apple is selling adverts in Apple News
Apple News is a great way to stay informed about breaking news stories worldwide. There is a lot of free content, and you can manually enter your favourite websites, so your feed is full of appealing articles. Apple is starting to populate the free tier of Apple News with direct advertisements, and they are also reaching out to major brands to encourage them to … [Read more...] about Apple is selling adverts in Apple News
The Apple Music: 100 Best Albums Limited Edition Book is a Collector’s Pride
Here is something that hardcore music buffs will cherish to the core. Apple Music has launched a new book that can be considered a visual representation of the Apple Music: 100 Best Albums that the company launched earlier this year. The book, as AppleInsider revealed, is also unlike any other that you may have seen or felt so far. At 8 pounds, it beats conventional books … [Read more...] about The Apple Music: 100 Best Albums Limited Edition Book is a Collector’s Pride
The Apple iPad Mini 7 is Here
The battle for electronic reading devices has been raging for a long time, and with each release, the stakes are higher. The rivalry between e-readers and the iPad is fierce, and it just got more intense with the release of Apple's new iPad Mini 7 built with Apple Intelligence in mind. The official release date is set for November 1st but Apple just confirmed that they will be … [Read more...] about The Apple iPad Mini 7 is Here
Tablet Shipment Back on Track, iPad Remains the Top Player
Tablet shipments the world over are back on the growth track. As IDC has revealed, there have been 34.4 million tablet devices shipped during the April-June quarter. This marks a healthy 22.1 percent annual growth, indicating that demand for tablet devices has reached the pre-pandemic levels. However, what has remained steadfast is Apple's dominance over the tablet segment, … [Read more...] about Tablet Shipment Back on Track, iPad Remains the Top Player
Apple Working on a Keyboard With Force Sensing and Haptic Feedback
Future MacBook and iPad devices might come with a 'keyless keyboard with force sensing and haptic feedback' feature, AppleWorldToday reported. That is how the futuristic keyboard has been described in the patent application that Apple filed. Apple said the keyboard has been designed keeping in mind the requirements of future devices or operating systems. The said keyboard will … [Read more...] about Apple Working on a Keyboard With Force Sensing and Haptic Feedback
ePiPod by Del Hatch is a Remake of Iconic Apple iPod Using E Ink Display
Electrical engineer Del Hatch has come up with what can be considered a modern take on the classic Apple iPod device - the ePiPod. What makes the ePiPod unique is the use of 250 × 122-pixel e-paper display that gives it excellent readability even in direct sunlight. It also offers wide viewing angles but, as is with e-paper displays in general, it depends on ambient light for … [Read more...] about ePiPod by Del Hatch is a Remake of Iconic Apple iPod Using E Ink Display
Apple Files Patent For Scrollable Display Devices
Apple has filed a patent for a device with scrollable displays, the website PatentlyApple reported. As is usual with patent filing, this does not translate to a scrollable display-based device being next in the offing from Apple, nor is there any guarantee Apple would ever come up with such a device. In any case, Samsung is known to be working on such a device for some time now … [Read more...] about Apple Files Patent For Scrollable Display Devices
Goodnotes Launches New Features for Apple Pencil Pro
Image credit: Apple Goodnotes, the famous AI note-taking app and Apple's 2022 iPad App of the Year, has launched two new features, Palette and Dynamic Ink, that unlock the power of Apple Pencil Pro's new interactions. The updates take Goodnotes' best-in-class Apple Pencil support to the next level, making writing and creating more seamless than ever before. Palette Users can … [Read more...] about Goodnotes Launches New Features for Apple Pencil Pro
Apple Fined for Spotify Antitrust Complaint
A Sunday morning report from the Financial Times says the €500 million (about $539 million USD) fine comes after regulators investigated a Spotify complaint that Apple policies prevent iPhone apps from telling users about cheaper alternatives to Apple’s music service. The issue comes down to Apple’s efforts to keep apps and users corraled inside its App Store payments … [Read more...] about Apple Fined for Spotify Antitrust Complaint