Apple is going to be introducing a new method for e-book companies to be able to charge for subscription fees. Currently, Apple takes a 30% cut of subscription fees on the App Store, but now, if a customer stays subscribed to a service for multiple years, Apple will only take a 15% cut, leaving 85% of the profits for the e-book company. I think the obvious beneficiary of … [Read more...] about E-Book Subscription Sites are going to Flourish on iOS
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Blloon iOS App Competes with Leading e-Book Subscription Services
Some of us are already so hooked on reading that we can't imagine our lives without at least a few books on the go; believe it or not, others need a little extra motivation to flip those pages (literally or digitally). Fortunately a Berlin-based startup has a great idea: gamification. By following a freemium-based model, Blloon is an app that promises to engage readers with … [Read more...] about Blloon iOS App Competes with Leading e-Book Subscription Services
Spotify Music Streaming Service Available in Canada
It's about time! Time and again, Canadians have to watch these awesome music streaming services pop up, only to discover that once again we won't have access to it. This time it's our turn --five years after the initial launch, the Swedish company is giving Canadians access to Spotify. Before you start pointing out that competing services are available in Canada (including … [Read more...] about Spotify Music Streaming Service Available in Canada
Hearst Offers New Cosmo-Themed Digital Video Subscription Service
As more and more print publishers look for ways to stay relevant in the digital landscape, creative solutions to meeting their readers' needs continue to evolve. This is especially true of print periodical publishers, as more consumers are turning to other sources to stay on top of news and entertainment. Hearst Corporation, who is arguably one of the largest media … [Read more...] about Hearst Offers New Cosmo-Themed Digital Video Subscription Service
Entitle Launches Christian eBook Subscription
With the variety of ebook subscription services that have launched recently, there are models that speak to many different reading preferences. From Netflix-style all-you-can-eat to serialized and long-form eshorts, different consumers can find paid models that support the way they choose to read. One interesting aspect to subscription models is that there are also platforms … [Read more...] about Entitle Launches Christian eBook Subscription
New Startup Blookist Streamlines the Blog-to-Book Concept
Blogging is an interesting concept, one that draws millions of writers around the globe. From the generic "things I'm thinking right now" style of simply writing for the joy of it, to the very profitable and thematic blogs that reach a vast audience, the tool itself is as straightforward as it is genius. One company, Blookist, is looking for an easier way to let blog authors … [Read more...] about New Startup Blookist Streamlines the Blog-to-Book Concept
Microsoft Office to be Released on iPad Soon
Of Microsoft’s Office productivity suite and its integration with the iOS platform, this perhaps has been a topic of discussion ever since the iPad had burst into the scene. However, we seem to be heading to something concrete on this finally, what with the latest on this coming from ZDNet claiming such a thing is being actively deliberated and it could be expected very … [Read more...] about Microsoft Office to be Released on iPad Soon
Russian eBook App Bookmate Offers Unlimited Access For $5 Monthly
Russia boasts of a rich literary culture, but is also besotted with digital piracy of an unprecedented scale; that translates to substantially less cash inflow to the national exchequer every year. eBook piracy in the country is among the highest in the world, and a Russian company has likely come with a solution:an ebook reading service, Bookmate, that offers ebook … [Read more...] about Russian eBook App Bookmate Offers Unlimited Access For $5 Monthly
Amazon Instant Video Now Available on the iPad
If you own an iPad and had envied Kindle Fire owners who enjoy access to the Amazon Prime store, you are in for some good news. Amazon has developed an iOS compatible app that will open up its Prime selection of videos and other content to iPad owners. This is something that is really incredible as not only is the iPad with its retina display a superb device for watching … [Read more...] about Amazon Instant Video Now Available on the iPad