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
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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
Apple releases iBooks 1.5 Update that Ushers in Nighttime Reading Mode
Apple has upgraded today their seminal reading application iBooks and brings a ton of new features to the table. One of the most important one is the new 'Nighttime' reading option that displays white text on a black background. Many popular reading apps such as Kob and Kindle all have these features baked into the options and it is about time Apple caught up. If you are a … [Read more...] about Apple releases iBooks 1.5 Update that Ushers in Nighttime Reading Mode
Apple iBooks launches official Twitter Account
Apple iBooks in the United States launched its first official Twitter account. This will be used to keep customers informed of new releases, exclusive book offers and much more. The accounts tweet today was promoting the new book by Erin Morgenstern, called "The Night Circus." This book is being promoted by Apple on the main iBooks page. It is also the book of week in … [Read more...] about Apple iBooks launches official Twitter Account
iBooks 1.2.1 Update brings Airprinting with PDF Files
The Apple iPad iBooks application has received a new upgrade that is sure to placate users who want to see more AirPrint capabilities in the program. We also see new store options to buy art books and kids books. The iBooks application is many readers' application of choice for electronic books. It provides great ease of use to both buy books from the services, but is best … [Read more...] about iBooks 1.2.1 Update brings Airprinting with PDF Files
iBooks 1.2 update gives you collections and more
One of the most popular uses of the Apple iPad is using it as an e-reader. If you are a fan of loading your own books into your device and using the iBooks free App, you are in luck. A new update just rolled out for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch that gives you the ability to organize your ebooks via the collections features and a whole lot more! The newest update for the … [Read more...] about iBooks 1.2 update gives you collections and more
Amazon controls over 60% of the eBook Market
An analyst at the RR Bowker group found that, contrary to popular belief (mainly perpetrated by Amazon), they only control 61% of the ebook market, and not 80%. Amazon Kindle eBook store is dominantly leading all major online sales for ebooks. Barnes and Noble is the runner up with 20% of ebook downloads and Sony has a meager 5%. At the time of the report, Apple iBooks … [Read more...] about Amazon controls over 60% of the eBook Market
Apple iBooks App Updated – Allows Embedded Audio and Video
The wildly popular Apple iBooks Application today received an upgrade that is sure to inspire people to produce more multimedia driven e-books. The update entitled 1.1.1 is available via iTunes and the App Store and will allow your iPad to view PDF's via iBooks. It also will allow embedded audio and video content. Also pictures inside books can be zoomed in and have the … [Read more...] about Apple iBooks App Updated – Allows Embedded Audio and Video