Category: iPad

Apple’s New Book App Preview

GoodeReader shared Apple’s new Book App preview.

New Apple Book App Brings Enhanced Reading and eBook Discovery

Publishers Weekly writes about Apple’s new “Book” App due this fall that will headline a renewed emphasis on eBook and audiobook sales. Apple says that the “Book” app will deliver an enhanced reading experience with a focus on easier book discovery. Watch for increased eBook action this fall as Apple and the Kobo/Rakuten-Walmart Alliance bring the heat to …

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More eBook Players Prepare for Coming Market Battle

Ars Technica writes about recent improvements to Apple’s iBooks app that will be redesigned in function and named: Books. More jockeying as the major eBook retailers prepare for the upcoming eBook Revolution Resurgence which will show the old guard Apple, Kobo/Rakuten-Walmart and Barnes & Noble square off with Amazon for market domination.

Edge for iOS adds eBook Support

iMore reports Edge for iOS is adding eBook support and more languages to encourage people to use the Microsoft cross-platform mobile app.

Innovation the Key to Indie Author Success

Publishers Weekly writes about Indie Author and Illustrator Michelle Nelson-Schmidt’s pursuit of success.

Indie eBooks Continue to Evolve

The Bookseller reports on the evolution of Indie eBooks.

Top Eight eBook Readers on the Market

The Independent lists the Top Eight eBook Readers on the market.

Legacy Publisher Scam eBook Readers

In a Bookseller article I missed (shame on me), Amy Durant shines some light on the scam being perpetrated by the legacy publishers on the reading public. By inflating eBook prices and fudging the data they’re reporting a drop in eBook sales when in fact, only legacy publisher eBooks are failing to sell. The Indie …

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Indie Publish = Yes ~ Exclusive Amazon = NO

AuthorLink Writers & Readers Magazine lists the pros and cons of being an Indie author and/or publisher while pointing out the pitfalls of going exclusive with Amazon.

First Persian eReader “Fidibo” Now Available

GoodeReader reports on Iranian company Fidibo’s launch of its Persian-optimized eBook reader with integrated eBookstore. The first of its kind Fidibo Hannah F1 is now available.