Penguin hopes to appease EU regulators by ending e-book deal with Apple

The nearly year and a half-long ebook antitrust investigation involving Apple and a handful of large publishers appears near an end, as Pearson's Penguin unit has offered to the European Commission to end the deals it made with Apple over ebook prices.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 37

Apple sought iBooks recommendation deal with Goodreads, was blocked by Amazon purchase

Apple was reportedly interested in integrating book recommendations from the service Goodreads into the iBookstore, but those plans were tossed after Amazon bought the social networking site.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 20

Judge rules Tim Cook must participate in 4-hour testimony for e-book suit

The judge presiding over a government antitrust case against Apple's iBookstore has ruled that CEO Tim Cook must testify in the case.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 5

Apple is lone holdout in DOJ e-book pricing case after Macmillan settles

Book publisher Macmillan has settled with the U.S. Department of Justice to avoid an e-book price fixing investigation, leaving Apple as the only company that has not yet reached an out-of-court settlement.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 59

Apple highlights self-published iBooks titles as 'Breakout Books'

Apple has begun promoting self-published titles on the iBookstore under the banner of "Breakout Books."

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 3

Apple reportedly renewing Japanese iBookstore efforts in 2013

Apple is reportedly looking to make a serious attempt at entering the Japanese e-book market with its iBookstore, and is currently said to be in discussions with some of the country's top publishing houses.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 0

Apple highlights 'Best of 2012' on iTunes, App Store & iBookstore

Apple on Thursday published a list highlighting some of the best content available on its broad array of storefronts, including the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBookstore.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 9

EU ends antitrust probe after Apple, publishers agree to let retailers set e-book prices

A European Union antitrust probe into Apple and major publishers was officially ended on Thursday, after regulators accepted a deal from those being investigated.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 17

Monthly single-issue DC comics come to Apple's iBookstore

DC Entertainment announced on Wednesday that its entire lineup of new titles are now available day-and-date for download via Apple's iBookstore for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 15

European Union expected to accept Apple's e-book settlement

Regulators with the European Union are reportedly set to accept an offer made by Apple and four book publishers to settle an antitrust investigation.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 28

iBooks 3.0 now available, adds iCloud purchase support, scrolling theme

Just hours after Apple announced iBooks 3.0 at its special iPad mini event on Tuesday, the company has made the app available for download, bringing a number of new features to the iOS e-reader.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 21

Apple launches new iBooks with auto scrolling, social sharing, new languages

Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new version of iBooks that adds new features such as sharing of content through social networks, a new scrolling theme, and new language support.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 11

Apple's iBookstore set to launch in 18 new countries at 'iPad mini' event

An iBooks publishing label has reportedly discovered that Apple may take its iBookstore live in 18 countries as soon as Tuesday, which lines up perfectly with a special event at which the much-rumored 7.85-inch "iPad mini" is expected to debut.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 13

Rumor roundup: What to expect from Apple's 'iPad mini' event

With only hours to go before Apple's special event kicks off in San Jose, Calif., AppleInsider offers a collection of the latest news and rumors about the "iPad mini," 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, and other products said to be in Apple's pipeline.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 29

'iPad mini' event reaffirmed to highlight education uses

At its media event on Tuesday, Apple reportedly plans to make a point of showcasing how its new, smaller iPad will be particularly useful in the classroom.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 34

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