Macgasm reports on Apple’s response to the U.S. Department of Justice’s suggestions about the iPad maker’s eBook sales practices, offering fixes so the company found guilty of price-fixing can mend its ways.
Aug 02
eBook Revolution update.
ZDNET posted that the U.S. Department of Justice has some suggestions to upgrade Apple eBook sales practices following a guilty verdict in the iPad maker’s price-fixing lawsuit. One suggestion is to force Apple to allow links to competitors to better help consumers compare prices.
The Bookseller says Simon and Schuster cites a 29% increase in eBook sales for the second quarter of 2013.
Popular TV series Miami Vice will return as a digital comic according to WLRN.org.
Digital Book World reports that 22% of readers polled said they would not pay more than $4.99 for an eBook. The survey also said that 50% would not care how much an eBook cost if they truly wanted it.
Aug 01
Kindle for iOS to allow chapter sampling…
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.
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.
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