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. I haven’t been able to find another direct confirmation anywhere else yet, but if FutureBooks [...]
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Here’s how Apple’s 30% commission might affect ebook apps
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, or ebook prices could rise. Last week I was convinced that Apple wouldn’t try to [...]
Today’s Kobo update: proof that Apple isn’t going after ebook apps
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 store, and Apple rejected it. Both Sony and Apple are being a little vague on [...]
How to predict what Amazon will announce next
It should be clear by now that the only time Amazon likes to announce a feature is when a competitor–usually Barnes & Noble–has something to announce. The Kindle 2 price cut this summer happened a few hours after B&N’s price cut. The long-requested (and long-denied) feature of gifting Kindle books was announced the same day [...]
"Which ereader device should I buy?"
The Kindle will likely be the big ereader champ this year, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right choice for every reader. Here’s a quick guide to figuring out which device will best meet your needs. Update: Nate over at The Digital Reader weighed in on my suggestions below, and says you should really consider [...]
shortcovers giving away 3 16gb iPod touches
Ebook retailer shortcovers has announced an iPod touch giveaway for the end of September, no purchase necessary.