Category Archives: Apple iOS

Kindle, Nook, Kobo iOS apps to be pulled in June?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Chris Walters

The Digital Reader says it’s received off-the-record confirmation that all three major ebook sellers expect Apple to remove their apps from the iOS app store in June. Even if they wanted to (or could afford to) comply with Apple’s new … Continue reading →

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One way ebook retailers might be able to get around Apple’s 30% tax

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Chris Walters

Remember Stanza? It was among the first and brightest ebook apps when the iPhone App Store started to really take off, which is why Amazon bought the developer in April ’09. Stanza’s good reviews and press coverage were well-deserved; it … Continue reading →

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Apple pretty much confirms all ebook apps must offer In App Purchasing

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Chris Walters

The blog FutureBook writes that it has received direct confirmation from Apple that its new rules about mandatory In App Purchases (IAP) will indeed apply to ebook apps as well, contrary to my interpretation of their vague press release yesterday. … Continue reading →

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Here’s how Apple’s 30% commission might affect ebook apps

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Chris Walters

Update: It seems Apple has somewhat confirmed that ebook apps are included in the new requirements. My two predicted changes below remain fairly accurate, but now you can add two more potential changes: either the apps will go away completely, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Kobo update: proof that Apple isn’t going after ebook apps

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Chris Walters

Today everyone in ebookland (hold on, must check if that domain is registered… yep) is spazzing out about Apple and Sony, because Sony submitted a Sony Reader ebook app, similar to the Kindle, Nook and Kobo apps already on the … Continue reading →

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Vook offers free Guns N’ Roses enhanced ebook for two days

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Chris Walters

From what I’ve read online, most people have mixed feelings at best for Vook, a company formed to create and sell “enhanced ebooks” that embed video, audio, and social media elements in the text. I’m still on the fence; the … Continue reading →

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Last few days to grab 130 free education books from Kaplan

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Chris Walters

Get your downloading finger ready: this weekend is your last chance to take advantage of Kaplan’s big January ebook promotion, where over 100 books on higher education and specialty subjects like nursing and law are being offered to readers for … Continue reading →

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Figuring out sideloading on the updated Kindle for iOS app

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Chris Walters

Updated 12 Jan 2010 with corrections. It turns out that the best new feature of the updated Kindle app… After hearing back from others as well as from an Amazon developer, I re-tested all of my files on both an … Continue reading →

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