Apple debuts three videos promoting iBooks exclusive 'A Song of Ice and Fire' enhanced e-book

Apple on Thursday shared three promotional videos touting the new enhanced edition of "A Song of Ice and Fire," on which HBO's hit show "Game of Thrones" is based, which landed as an exclusive in the iBooks Store in September.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 10

Apple selects 'Best of 2016' apps, movies, iBooks and more

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its "Best of" selections for 2016, highlighting the year's most popular apps, TV shows, movies, e-books and other content sold across the company's various digital storefronts.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 3

Apple-exclusive enhanced 'Game of Thrones' ebook arrives on iBooks store

Random House has debuted the first volume in a series of enhanced editions of George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels, exclusively on Apple's iBooks marketplace.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 7

Apple customers to receive $400M iBooks settlement payments on Tuesday

Customers impacted by Apple's alleged iBooks price fixing scheme will this week receive settlement payments in the form of store credit or checks for up to $6.83 per e-book, the law firm representing plaintiffs in the case announced on Monday.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 25

Apple releases finished OS X 10.11.4 with Live Photos, Notes & iBooks improvements

Apple on Monday released the completed version of the OS X 10.11.4 update for El Capitan, introducing Live Photos support in Messages and AirDrop, and individually encrypted items in Notes.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10

How to find out if you are included in Apple's $450M e-book settlement

With the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear Apple's appeal, the company will now dole out some $400 million to consumers to offset changes it caused in e-book pricing. Here's how to know if you'll get some store credit (or cash) back.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 15

Apple to pay $450M fine after US Supreme Court rejects e-book antitrust appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday revealed it won't hear Apple's appeal in its iBooks antitrust lawsuit, leaving the iPad maker to pay a $450 million fine to resolve the dispute.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 71

Court upholds $450M settlement in Apple's e-books case, but Supreme Court appeal still awaits

Apple's $450 million settlement in its iBooks antitrust complaint was upheld by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday, but the payout remains dependent on a pending appeal to the Supreme Court.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 6

iTunes, App Store, & Apple TV services hit by new outage [u]

The iTunes Store, the iOS and Mac App Stores, and even the Apple TV were among services affected by a midday outage on Thursday, leaving some people unable to reach them or make purchases. [Updated]

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 23

Authors Guild, Barnes & Noble, others file brief supporting Apple in Supreme Court appeal of e-book antitrust case

Several organizations — the Authors Guild, Authors United, Barnes & Noble, and the American Booksellers Association — have filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, backing Apple in its attempt to appeal a 2013 antitrust case over e-book deals.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 0

Apple markets iPad in arts & science education with new profiles

Apple on Tuesday posted two new profiles to its "iPad in Education" subsite as part of an ongoing campaign to promote the tablet's uses in arts and science classrooms.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

Apple hiring manager for original & live content linked to Apple Music, iTunes

Apple is hiring a person to help create "original content and live projects" for several of its online services, including Apple Music, iTunes, iBooks, and the App Store, according to a job listing discovered by AppleInsider.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 9

This week on AppleInsider: Q4 triumph, Apple TV launch, legal fights & more

The last week of October was (relatively) upbeat for Apple, with blockbuster quarterly results, the launch of a redesigned Apple TV, and plans to bring Apple Pay to new countries.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

Apple asks US Supreme Court to toss ruling upholding e-book antitrust verdict

Apple has formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower appeals court ruling from June, which upheld a judgment that Apple violated antitrust laws in its 2010 e-book dealings with publishers.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 13

This week on AppleInsider: New iMacs, iWork updates, 'Magic' accessories & more

Apple this week made surprise announcements of new iMacs, Mac accessories and iWork updates, but also found itself in the spotlight for less enjoyable reasons, including lawsuits and problems with its online services.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

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