Digital Book World reports on a BookNet Canada study that says Canadian children will soon start to read more eBooks. The devices are in place and the interest is there, so expect a surge.
Category: iPad
Sep 15
Book-free library opens in San Antonio
Time has a story about a book-free library opening in San Antonio that offers patrons a selection of 10,000 eBook titles and the eReaders, iPad, laptops and computers to read them on.
Sep 13
eBook Revolution Update
The Bookseller reports that Amazon has 79% of the UK eBook market. Digital Journal says Nu-book is launching an eReading platform that offers a new suite of solutions for the publishing industry. GoodeReader has a review of the Sony PRS-T3 Reader. Details and video at the link. Digital Book World posted a detailed analysis of …
Sep 08
Apple can keep its 30% share of in-app eBook sales.
ComputerWorld says a U.S. Federal Judge has upheld Apple’s restrictive 30% share of in-app e-book sales after the anti-trust guilty verdict has seen other controls move into place for the iPad maker.
Sep 06
Digital Publishing Update
A New York Times post says that the judge has set final restrictions on Apple’s eBook business after a guilty verdict in the Department of Justice’s price-fixing lawsuit against the iPad maker. Mashable says Oyster has released a subscription-based Netflix for eBooks App. Legal Newsline posted Amazon’s explanation of the benefits of the price-fixing settlement against …
Sep 05
Sony PRS-T3 Hands-on Review
Engadget has a hands-on review of the new Sony PRS-T3 eReader. A better screen, detachable cover and retractable light are just some of the new features.
Sep 02
How much will you get back from the eBook price-fixers?
The Verge offers more information on the Apple and co-conspirator’s price-fixing lawsuit settlement and suggests how much bilked readers might get reimbursed. (Read the payment breakdown at the link.)
Aug 30
Digital Publishing Update
The Verge posted that Amazon has launched a Kindle eBook store in Mexico. Forbes takes a look at international upstart in the eBook market, Kobo. What are they doing right? They’re focused on eBooks. Publishers Weekly reports on Indie publishing platform Smashwords’ arrival in India. Gigaom talks about how much eBook buyers should expect as …
Aug 27
Apple says U.S. Department of Justice’s (revised) proposed eBook remedies are tilted in Amazon’s favor
All Things D reports Apple believes that the U.S. Department of Justice’s (revised) proposed eBook remedies are tilted in Amazon’s favor. This after the iPad maker and gang of publishing co-conspirators were found guilty of price-fixing.
Aug 26
eBook subscription platforms must reach the young to succeed.
Digital Book World says in a post that proponents of the eBook subscription platform will have to look to the youth market for success.
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