Topic: iBooks
Steve Jobs emails reveal why iOS users can't buy Kindle books
07/30/2020, 08:07 pm
Newly unearthed documents made public by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee as part of an investigation into big tech reveal why users can't buy Kindle books on iOS.
Apple renews effort to induce authors to publish with Apple Books
05/08/2020, 01:05 pm
Eight years after it released tools to make what were then called iBooks, Apple has launched Apple Books for Authors, a new effort to get writers publishing on its platform.
Tim Cook supported Apple's legal team after 'very ugly' iBooks lawsuit
06/10/2019, 07:06 am
In a wide-ranging interview, former Apple general counsel Bruce Sewell has told law students how the iBooks antitrust case went wrong, and also what it was like moving to Cupertino after years with the much more formal Intel corporation.
Apple shares free 'New York' font from original Macintosh for developer use
06/06/2019, 10:06 am
Apple has quietly released a free, revamped version of its "New York" font, intimately familiar to anyone who used the first-generation Macintosh and many of its successors.
Apple exec Eddy Cue 'overextended,' falling asleep in meetings
09/05/2018, 11:09 am
The stresses of heading up Internet Software and Services at Apple may be getting to Eddy Cue, who may even sometimes fall asleep during meetings, according to a new profile.
Apple agrees to settlement in shareholder derivative complaint over e-book antitrust case [u]
05/07/2018, 10:05 pm
More than two years after Apple was forced to pay out $450 million to resolve an e-books antitrust case, the company is looking to close the book on the long-running debacle, and on Monday informed shareholders that it has agreed to stipulations for settlement of a lingering derivative complaint.
Apple News claims first 'exclusive' with excerpt from book by Sen. John McCain
04/30/2018, 12:04 pm
Apple has posted what appears to be its first-ever "exclusive" for Apple News on iOS, an excerpt of an upcoming memoir by U.S. Senator John McCain, "The Restless Wave," written in tandem with Mark Salter.
New low-cost iPad expected at Apple's 'Field Trip' event, cheaper MacBook might not make it
03/23/2018, 09:03 am
Another report notes that Apple's education-themed event in Chicago next week will reportedly feature a new version of its "budget" iPad, as well as new classroom software.
Apple iBooks revamp could include 'Today' tab to enhance discovery
03/22/2018, 10:03 am
Apple is reportedly recruiting an editorial team for its upcoming iBooks reboot, possibly with the idea of creating an App Store-style "Today" tab.
Apple buys iPhone and iPad digital magazine subscription service Texture
03/12/2018, 11:03 am
Apple is reinforcing its services for readers with the long-running Texture digital magazine service, for terms as yet unknown.
AppleInsider Podcast interviews Adam Justice of ConnectSense, discusses Right to Repair, HomeKit, and Workflow App
03/09/2018, 08:03 am
This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Victor interviews Adam Justice about HomeKit and HomePod, and Victor and Mike talk about the latest in iOS betas, the Right to Repair legislation, and updates to Apple's WorkFlow app.
Fourth iOS 11.3 beta reverts 'Books' app name back to iBooks
03/06/2018, 08:03 am
Apple has changed the name of 'Books' in the fourth beta release of iOS 11.3, reverting the name of the iPhone and iPad e-reader app back to its former identity of iBooks after just over a month.
Apple working on new Books e-reader application, heralded by renaming in iOS 11.3 beta
01/25/2018, 07:01 am
Apple appears poised to refresh its iPhone and iPad e-reader app, Books, after years of few changes.
Get the i out: iBooks rebranded as 'Books' in iOS 11.3 beta 1
01/24/2018, 02:01 pm
Apple's transition away from "iProducts" continues in the first beta of iOS 11.3, renaming the iBooks app to just simply "Books," potentially foretelling a rebrand as "Apple Books."
Drake, Bitmoji & Game of Thrones lead Apple Music, iTunes & App Store for 2017
12/07/2017, 09:12 am
Apple on Thursday released a list of the most popular media on iTunes and the App Store during 2017, also calling attention to editorial picks for iPhone and iPad apps.
Surviving Thanksgiving: Play some games with your family on your iPad -- and ignore them if you need to
11/24/2017, 11:11 am
When a large family comes together in a gathering, including Thanksgiving, this often leads to either a boredom-filled conversation or a spirited verbal match between people who don't like each other. In an attempt to liven up proceedings and to keep the peace, AppleInsider offers some suggestions of apps that can keep everyone occupied, or at least keep you amused while you keep away from the rest of the group.
Apple updates iBooks Author with wide color gamut support, easier Photos imports
09/25/2017, 03:09 pm
Apple on Monday issued an update to iBooks Author, its tool for building interactive e-books viewable on Mac and iOS devices -- its first such update since 2016.
Apple's Swift curriculum coming to over 30 community colleges, select high schools
08/25/2017, 08:08 am
Apple on Friday said that over 30 U.S. community college systems will offer its "App Development with Swift" curriculum during the 2017-2018 school year, expanding on the original six the company announced in May.
Apple puts free Swift curriculum on iBooks, plans courses at US schools
05/24/2017, 09:05 am
Apple on Wednesday released "App Development with Swift," a free course available through the iBooks Store, which will also be coming to a handful of U.S. schools at the beginning of the fall semester.
How to set up Apple's carrier billing on your iPhone or Mac (where available)
03/02/2017, 01:03 pm
In select countries -- notably excluding the U.S. so far -- people wanting to pay for iTunes, iBooks, App Store, or Apple Music purchases can do so through carrier billing, which simply adds the cost onto monthly phone bills. Here's how to set that up, whether you're on an iPhone or another device.