Engadget says Kindle for iOS will now feature eBook samples in a slightly less restrictive operating environment that will allow for chapter browsing but no direct purchasing from the App.
Category: eBooks
eBook formats listed and discussed.
Jul 31
Amazon and Overstock price war could cause eBook price drop.
CIO reports that eBook prices could drop as Amazon and Overstock continue their Print-Book price war offering up to 50% savings on some paper book bestsellers.
Jul 30
How to prolong your battery life…
Our friend Jorgen has popped by with a Daily Mail link for those of you who are doing most of your reading on your cellular phone and want to get the best out of your battery. (Check out the link to Jorgen’s blog, Xorgen’ism, too. Some beautiful photography there…)
Jul 26
Digital Publishing Headlines
Digital Book World gives their eBook publisher power rankings list. UPI says Google will offer textbooks as eBooks at Google Play. The BookSeller says fiction eBooks will overtake print books in 2014. An AFP story says the European Union has ended its anti-trust lawsuit against Apple and colluding publishers in favor of legally binding commitments.
Jul 25
New Kobo N514 eReader pictures leak
Slashgear has a post and leaked images of a new Kobo N514 (working title…) E Ink eReader. Specifications at the link.
Jul 24
eBook borrowing lessons at PC Mag
For anyone waiting for the eBook legal battle to slow down or for the eBook price war to start up, PCMag.com offers a post on how to borrow eBooks.
Jul 23
Kobo Writing Life option for Indie authors
Pocket-lint reports on Kobo’s Writing Life publishing platform for Indie authors and publishers.
Jul 22
Allan Guthrie talks eBook Revolution
Author, agent and now digital publisher Allan Guthrie shares his insights into the eBook Revolution at the Highland News. He makes some good points for Indie authors and the readers who love them.
Jul 21
Publishers putting the screws to public libraries.
The Huffington Post reports on the way publishers are putting the screws to public libraries that want to offer popular eBooks.
Jul 19
Digital Publishing Headlines
Digital Book World says a decline in Hunger Games sales is impacting Scholastic profits. The Huffington Post talks about smart authors using the web for success. According to The Verge, Sony Pictures Television is bringing its interactive Breaking Bad eBook exclusively to iPad. MacWorld suggests Apple could take the market lead on removing DRM (digital …
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