Apple's new subscription rules makes it the biggest loser. Here's why.

The free Google Books app is no longer available in the App Store. This news, which was first uncovered by 9 To 5 Mac, could suggest Apple is beginning to pull apps that violate the company’s new in-app purchase terms of service. Or perhaps Google pulled the app itself.

The clock is ticking for traditional printers and publishers, but it isn't because digital's cheaper or faster.

New Apple patents hint at iBooks improvements and significantly better indoor "GPS."

A new report by one analyst with Global Equities Research claims Apple's iTunes platform (which includes the iTunes Store, App Store and iBookstore) will generate $13 billion in 2013.

Penguin Books’ CEO John Makinson has a message for Apple’s iBook customers: You ain't seen nothing yet. The publishing head recently made comments indicating that big things are coming soon to the iPad from his company. And yes, they look very exciting, according to paidContent.org.

Harry Potter conjures up own online playground and doesn't invite Apple or Amazon to the party. What will Pottermore mean to Apple?

Leatherbound is a new, free universal application that allows users to compare e-book prices across the iBookstore, Kindle Store and NOOK Book Store.

After finally including access to the iBookstore in iTunes, Apple has now extended the service by adding samples, right there in iTunes. The catch however, is that you wont' be able to read these on your desktop, but only through an iOS device on 4.3.3 or higher with enabled automatic book delivery.

This week, we've seen a lot - Apple released unlocked iPhone 4 handsets, a Facebook for iPad app is (probably) coming and - as per usual - another person is suing Apple.

Even though WWDC gobbled up most of the headlines this week, some apps debuted or got nice updates. Here are the best iPhone apps we've covered this week...

An update to Apple’s iBooks app for the iPhone/iPod touch and iPad has been released. Version 1.3 includes iCloud capabilities and for the first time, read-aloud options.

Apple has released a new update to its popular universal iBooks app. This is a minor update, offering some fixes and stability improvements.

Apple has quietly released a new feature for its iBooks app that is just now getting noticed. Users can now open and save EPUB files without first syncing them with iTunes, which is great news for iPhone/iPod touch and iPad owners alike.

Apple has released a new iPad 2 commercial called We Believe. The advertisement focuses on what makes improving technology special. Sure it is syrupy, but don't we like it like that?

You've got yourself a shiny new iPad or iPhone. So, how can you download and read popular, contemporary books for free? The answer is OverDrive Media Console.

Musica is a music catalog app with stylish graphics. It allows the user to quickly find any music they have. It's the ultimate accessory for any music collector.

Kobo Inc. has recently updated its universal app of the same name. The newest version includes a section called Reading Life. It includes features which could be game changers in the ever growing e-book reader marketplace.

Among its many uses, the iPad is an excellent e-book reader. No other device on the market lets you download and read e-books from such a wide variety of sources. Now, a new app compares e-book prices among the top three e-reader apps.

The new iOS 4.3 beta contains lots of code concerning social networking. What is it, or what would you like it to be?

Apple’s iBooks application has recently been updated, and now includes illustrations, AirPrint support, and collections (similar to folders for e-books). Read on to find out more ...

Apple is highlighting the best apps of 2010 for the iPhone/iPod touch and iPad. The list includes some interesting surprises. Read more ...

Google Books for iOS is now available to download for free in the App Store. Read on to find out more ...