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Apple open iBookstore to self-publishers

Chris Davies, May 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

With international outlets of Apple's iBookstore fast filling up with premium titles, amateur authors are probably wondering how they can get their works into the system too. Apple has added book submissions to iTunes Connect, their system whereby independent musicians could add A/V content to the iTunes store, though it's not quite as straightforward as uploading a PDF and raking in the ebook revenue. Read The Full Story

Google About to Leap Into Online Bookstore Game This Summer

Evan Selleck, May 4th 2010 Discuss [0]

Well, maybe apps aren't the next best thing. Sure, they're not going anywhere any time soon, but let's just go ahead and admit that eBooks are a hot seller this year. While Amazon made a killing off of it, with their eReader the Kindle, the iPad made some definite headway into the industry. And now that everyone and their family is getting in on the action, it's no surprise that Google wants in. And, according to The Wall Street Journal, they're jumping in head first in just a few short months. Read The Full Story

Fujitsu demo color ereader prototype; launch in 2010

Chris Davies, Apr 15th 2010 Discuss [1]

After Fujitsu began their color e-newspaper trials in Japan a year ago we've been waiting for the technology to show up in a consumer device; it now looks like that could be fast approaching. Fujitsu Japan have been demonstrating a new prototype ereader using a color e-ink panel and with an ultra-slim chassis, that they apparently expect to reach the market sometime this year. Hardware details for the device are unknown, and Fujitsu themselves don't seem to be saying much about its capabilities. For their e-newspaper trial the company were looking at wireless delivery of content, and the "Link" indicator on the prototype's front panel suggests it might have its own form of wireless too. Read The Full Story

Spring Design Alex ships today

Chris Davies, Apr 14th 2010 Discuss [1]

If you eschewed Kindle, nook and iPad last month and instead slapped down your money for Spring Design's Alex dual-display ereader, then the good news is that your new toy is expected to ship out today. Up for preorder since March 16th, the $399 Alex runs Android and - unlike the nook - allows for full internet access over its WiFi connection. Spring Design have also confirmed that their international multi-language versions will be made official "shortly". Read The Full Story

Over 300,000 iPads sold on day one; 250k iBooks downloaded

Chris Davies, Apr 5th 2010 Discuss [0]

Apple have announced that they sold in excess of 300,000 iPads on the first day the tablet computer went on sale. The figure - which is far greater than many analysts suggested might be the case - includes pre-order units delivered on Saturday April 3rd, sales in Apple's own stores, and iPads sold through the company's channel partners. Meanwhile App Store and iBookstore use also surged. Read The Full Story

iPad gets open ePUB support; 3G control detailed

Chris Davies, Mar 12th 2010 Discuss [0]

If you're still wavering about slapping in your credit card details for an iPad preorder, perhaps some new tidbits about functionality might change your mind. Apple have quietly added a few new details to their iBooks and 3G pages, including confirmation that readers will be able to load non-DRM ePUB format titles to their iPad via iTunes. Read The Full Story