E-reading has become increasingly popular over the past few years thanks to advancing and affordable technology in this area. Digital technology is here to stay forever, and so are the e-books. Now, in light of growing popularity and evolving technology, what does the future of e-reading hold? Keep reading to know: Current State of E-Reading E-reading has become famous for … [Read more...] about Future of E-Reading: Emerging Trends and Innovations
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Apple has just shared a preview of the new iBooks app
Apple is going to release a new version of the iBooks app this fall when the new iPhones are released. The company has just shared a preview of all of the features, including how the new curation system will work and what users can expect out of the entire e-reading system. The new Reading Now tab is home to the books you are currently reading or listening to, as well as a … [Read more...] about Apple has just shared a preview of the new iBooks app
iBooks has been rebranded as Apple Books
Apple iBooks is going to receive a tremendous redesign when iOS 12 comes out later this year. It has been rebranded as Apple Books because of the synergy between Apple News and Apple Music. There is going to be a reading now function which will show you what audiobook and ebook you are currently engaged in and will give you a sense how far along you are in a specific title. The … [Read more...] about iBooks has been rebranded as Apple Books
How should Apple Redesign iBooks?
Apple is going to overhaul iBooks in a dramatic fashion for the first time ever. The last time they did anything with it was when they gravitated audiobooks away from iTunes and incorporated it into iBooks. I can see why Apple is jaded with the platform, they colluded with publishers to implement agency pricing and had to pay over a hundred million to appease the Justice … [Read more...] about How should Apple Redesign iBooks?
Apple Needs to Make Serious Changes to iBooks
Apple failed to mention iBooks during the Apple iPhone X product launch. The company did not disclose any changes they were making to the app or things we can expect in the future. Many people who have been testing out the iOS 11 operating system have disclosed to Good e-Reader that there are zero changes within the app, which is a shame. Over the course of the last year … [Read more...] about Apple Needs to Make Serious Changes to iBooks
Apple iBooks Experiences Massive Outages
Apple iBooks has been experiencing massive outages over the course of the last few months. There has been three different dates in which customers have been unable to access the store and make purposes. Considering Apples currently market share selling e-books right now, this is not helping them. Amazon currently enjoys 74% of all US eBook purchases and 71% of all US … [Read more...] about Apple iBooks Experiences Massive Outages
Apple has failed the e-Book reader
Apple has quickly become a major player in the smartphone and tablet business. Their devices are everywhere and their constant marketing campaigns always generate buzz. One of the big reasons why people have gravitated towards Apple products was the sheer amount of apps available. Amazon, B&N, Kobo and Sony were all early adopters and generated a lot of money with in-app … [Read more...] about Apple has failed the e-Book reader
Apple says One Million New iBooks Users Signing Up Per Week
When iOS 8 came out last year one of the many enhancements and changes included making iBooks becoming preloaded on all existing and new Apple devices. In the past, it was a recommended download from the App Store, and was able to be uninstalled. Now, it is impossible to uninstall the e-Book service and it seems to be paying off big, Apple has claimed over one million new users … [Read more...] about Apple says One Million New iBooks Users Signing Up Per Week
Europeans Have Two Weeks To Return Apple iBooks
Apple has quietly amended their return policy for iBooks purchased in the UK, Germany, Italy, France, and many other EU countries. Readers now have up to two weeks to get a full refund, no questions asked through an automated feature. Apple has maintained a policy that users in European countries did have the right to cancel purchases that were defective or before digital … [Read more...] about Europeans Have Two Weeks To Return Apple iBooks
Apple Rolls Out Managed Distribution Program for eBooks and eTextbooks
Apple has rolled out a new Managed Distribution Program for schools to help facilitate the bulk delivery of eBooks and eTextbooks. The update was pushed today to the Apple volume purchase portal that allows schools to push out apps and digital content. When a book or app is assigned to a device, it can be automatically downloaded and installed, or a push notification can … [Read more...] about Apple Rolls Out Managed Distribution Program for eBooks and eTextbooks
Apple iBooks Offers Paid Content in Japan
When Apple iBooks launched in Japan last year the only way to get ebooks free was if they were public domain content. Since it's not always riveting material, customers had to turn to Amazon or Kobo in order to get good content. Today, Apple has rolled out a new update that brings thousands of new books available for purchase, including fiction, manga, light novels, and more. … [Read more...] about Apple iBooks Offers Paid Content in Japan
Apple iBooks Promotes Indie Authors with Breakout Books
Apple iBooks is running a promotion in Australia and New Zealand which will give customers a chance to check out some indie favorites. Thousands of authors are getting the chance to shine and Smashwords is contributing a large amount of content. Apple uses promotional pictures that gives customers a visual cue of what type of books fall into the Breakout Books promotion. Two … [Read more...] about Apple iBooks Promotes Indie Authors with Breakout Books
Apple iBookstore Offers New Publisher Support Options
The Apple iBookstore is a valued option for many publishing companies to make some money from their ebooks. Recently Apple rolled out new support options that will make getting information and support easier than ever. If your company has an iTunes Connect account, there is a new option to call a publishing support service via the telephone. You can call the support line at … [Read more...] about Apple iBookstore Offers New Publisher Support Options
Apple Makes Its First Official Comment on Justice Department Legal Case
Apple has faced a ton of heat over its price fixing allegations to form a ebook price fixing cartel with the top six publishers. Originally, with the launch of iBooks, Steve Jobs courted major publishers to level the playing field so they could successfully enter the digital book market. In a statement to website All Things D, Tom Neumayr said "The DOJ’s accusation of … [Read more...] about Apple Makes Its First Official Comment on Justice Department Legal Case