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
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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