Apple opts for an out of court settlement to avoid $800m eBook fine

Apple has avoided an $800 million bill from a clutch of US states and other complainants by reaching an out of court settlement in a controversial price-fixing case. The settlement, the terms of which are yet to be revealed, still has to be ratified by the court and both sides involved in the deal have 30 days to submit a filing to US District Judge in Manhattan Denise Cote for it to be approved. Apple was first accused in April 2012 by the US Department of Justice, alongside five publishers, of colluding to illegally inflate the price of eBooks, which… [Continue Reading] Continue reading at 'Betanews'

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, November 19, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended November 19, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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EIBF hails geo-blocking ebook ruling

The European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) has praised proposals devised between European Parliament, the Commission and the Council which will ensure the geo-blocking regulation will not apply to ebooks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Review: Kindle Oasis, the joys of a good ebook

With a larger screen and waterproof design, Amazon's new Kindle Oasis is for well-heeled readers who struggle to put down a good book. Starting at NZ$400, the Oasis has dropped in price but is still the most expensive Kindle by far. In return it steps up to a 7-inch screen, with the extra space... Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, November 12, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended November 12, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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How to Make the Perfect Apple Pie

Linda Lomelino, author of 'Lomelino’s Pies,' offers tips on how to craft the ultimate pie this holiday. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, November 5, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended November 5, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, October 29, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended October 29, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, October 22, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended October 22, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, October 15, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended October 15, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Publishers are caught in the crossfire of the Facebook-Apple fracas

A long-awaited test to let publishers sell subscriptions through Facebook has been complicated by Apple. The post Publishers are caught in the crossfire of the Facebook-Apple fracas appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, October 8, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended October 8, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Dilly Court signs six more books with HarperFiction

HarperFiction has signed bestselling saga writer Dilly Court for another six books in a "major" six-figure deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, October 1, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended October 1, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bye Bye Big Apple: Entertainment Weekly Heads to Hollywood

Entertainment Weekly is preparing to move closer to the film stars and TV personalities it covers. In March it plans to leave the company's headquarters across from 1 World Trade Center and relocate to Los Angeles, moving into offices that also hold People magazine's West Coast operations.The... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple News Lets Publishers Test Serving Ads From Google's DoubleClick

Apple's latest iOS is out, the news app is updated, and for publishers a new ad serving trial is under way with help from an unlikely ally, Google.A select group of publishers are testing ad insertions into their Apple News pages using DoubleClick For Publishers, according to a number of... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: US Ebook Sales Slightly Up in May; Sourcebooks Signs With Gotham for Film, TV

First time in more than two years: the Association of American Publishers ' monthly StatShot report shows an increase in ebook sales in the US. The post Industry Notes: US Ebook Sales Slightly Up in May; Sourcebooks Signs With Gotham for Film, TV appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Disgraced wellness author Belle Gibson fined £240k

Wellness blogger Belle Gibson, who lied about having cancer, has been ordered to repay $410,000 (£240,055) to the state of Victoria in Australia, it has been reported. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, September 24, 2017

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‘It is harder to differentiate in the platforms’: Publishers want more data, monetization options from Facebook, Google and Apple

Publishers said they want more data sharing, better subscription options and greater flexibility in how articles and ads can be designed within distributed platforms. The post ‘It is harder to differentiate in the platforms’: Publishers want more data, monetization options from Facebook, Google... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Glasgow-based printing company Bell and Bain Printers has taken Freight Books to court over unpaid work dating back to the beginning of the year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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