Apple is mulling over the decision to lower the 70/30 revenue system for app purchases and in-app micro transactions. The company is currently battling a number of alternative ecosystems such as Google Play and Amazon. If Apple were to lower its percentage it takes from purchases, it may make selling e-books, newspapers and magazines much more viable. The current word on the … [Read more...] about Apple Might Lower Revenue Share System for Newspaper and Magazine Publishers
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Publishers Begin to Abandon Apple Newsstand
Publishing companies are beginning to abandon Apple Newsstand as a singular vehicle to promote their digital magazines. This is primarily due to the revised nature of the app itself with the advent of iOS 7. Companies such as Maggio noticed the magazines are being squirreled away within the newsstand and forgotten about by the majority of subscribers. Newsstand is a section … [Read more...] about Publishers Begin to Abandon Apple Newsstand
Apple iPad 6.1 Newsstand Bug Affects Digital Magazines
The most recent update for the Apple iPad has created a massive new problem with magazines purchased from the Newsstand. Any digital magazine published using the Adobe Publishing Suite or the Adobe Reader are finding their apps are either crashing or prompting users to buy the issue, even if they have an active subscription. Many of the leading magazines available on the … [Read more...] about Apple iPad 6.1 Newsstand Bug Affects Digital Magazines
Apple Newsstand Boosting Subscription Sales for Many Companies
With the advent of iOS 5 that arrived for the iPad in the last few months came a number of core enhancements and features. The most prevalent is the Apple Newsstand that gives a dedicated space for magazine companies to sell their wares. Until the newsstand came into being, customers had to rely on 3rd party partners such as Zinio. Many publishing and magazine companies are … [Read more...] about Apple Newsstand Boosting Subscription Sales for Many Companies
Video Review of the Apple Newsstand
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video! Today we take a look at one of the main features that came with the Apple iOS 5 update issued yesterday. We give you a full review of the Apple Newsstand, the new way to deliver magazines, newspapers. Apple Newsstand is a new application on the main Apple homescreen on both the first and second generation Apple iPad. We checked it out … [Read more...] about Video Review of the Apple Newsstand
Apple Newsstand to be released this week
Apple is getting into the magazine game by opening its very own Newsstand. This is a new way for publishers to deliver magazine content via Apples extensive distribution platform. The new service is set to be unveiled this week and will more then likely be apart of the Apple Press conference. Apple newsstand is apart of the new iOS 5 update and will be on your devices main … [Read more...] about Apple Newsstand to be released this week