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Amazon Publishing Introduces "Kindle Worlds" for Fan Fiction

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Amazon Publishing announced Kindle Worlds, a commercial publishing platform that will enable any writer to create fan fiction based on a range of original stories and characters and earn royalties for doing so. Amazon Publishing has secured licenses from Warner Bros. Television Group's Alloy Entertainment division for its New York Times best-selling book series Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars, and Vampire Diaries.

Ebook Experiments Adding Value to Newspaper Subscribers

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Not only has the ease of digital publishing made it possible for everyone to be a publisher, it's also made it possible for big-name, traditional publishers to branch out into new territory. Wanting to offer subscribers more for their money-or simply seeking to diversify their overall offerings--various high-profile newspapers, including the The Boston Globe and the Los Angeles Times, have gotten into the business of publishing ebooks.

Apigee Institute Launches, Research Points to Apps, APIs and Data as Key to Competitive Success

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Apigee, the API company, launched the Apigee Institute, a research and strategy organization formed to help Global 2000 companies extend their leadership in the app economy. The Apigee Institute delivers strategic insights and practical recommendations based on real-world benchmarks and original research, with a focus on guiding organizations as they build strong digital ecosystems through apps, APIs and data.

Pheed Launches Android App

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Pheed, a social media platform that has been called an alternative to sites like Twitter and Facebook, has just released its Android app, now available on Google Play.

Introducing eBookNation

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Nation, America's oldest political newsweekly, announced the launch of eBookNation, a new digital book initiative designed to make The Nation's most notable contributors, past and present, easily available to readers on tablets, smartphones, and computers.

A Guide to Multiplatform Publishing: Getting Your Content on Every Device

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

For content jockeys, of course, it is the dream: a single information store and automated delivery to multiple platforms in numerous configurations, all at the push of a button. And it is not a new ambition--it predates the tablet and smartphone outbreak by decades. The need for smart content management and the ability to automatically generate customized outputs, then, is greater than ever. Luckily, getting there is easy. All you need is intelligent content and cross-platform code development. (Okay, maybe getting there sounds easy.)

Mobile Moms Surveyed

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A Tapjoy survey of 25 million moms on its network and found out quote a bit about when, where and how this powerful demographic is using smartphones. It's probably not a surprise that when it comes to moms, "social beats gaming" as the most popular leisure time activity for moms on their smartphones, with Facebook and Instagram as their top two favorite apps.

The Financial Times Launches on Flipboard

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Financial Times launched on Flipboard, combining its authoritative journalism with Flipboard's personalized reading experience. Flipboard users across all Android and iOS devices will now have access to a broad range of FT content, including news, commentary, analysis, blogs, and video.

Aquafadas Teams Up with zweipunktnull GmbH

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Aquafadas, developer of digital publishing solutions and creative software for HTML5 creation, has inked a new deal with Vienna-based zweipunktnull GmbH to tackle the digital publishing market. With a focus on ebooks, as well as a great deal of experience in the digital magazine market, the two companies look toward the future to address specific needs in the rapidly evolving sectors.

Crafter Software Offers Web Experience Management Software

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Crafter Software Corp., a spinoff of Rivet Logic Corp., is now offering web content and web experience management software. This enables its customers to deliver strategic content tailored to end users through multiple online channels. Crafter Software's offerings are based on the Crafter CMS open source project, letting companies develop and manage rich web and mobile experiences.

OverDrive Announces Availability of Hachette Ebooks

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Hachette Book Group will make its entire digital catalog of more than 5,000 ebooks available to libraries and schools via OverDrive. Beginning May 8, OverDrive-powered libraries and schools in the U.S. and Canada will have access to authors such as David Baldacci, Sara Zarr, Sandra Brown, James Patterson, David Sedaris and Kate Atkinson. OverDrive supplies Next Generation digital library services for more than 22,000 libraries and schools, with support for all major e-reading devices, including iPad, Nook, and Kindle.

SAVO Announces Updates to Sales Mobile PRO

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

SAVO announced a new version of its sales enablement mobile app, Sales Mobile Pro version 4.0, touting a new user interface, whiteboarding, and the ability to share documents via webcast directly within the application.

My First Ebook: Why Physical Books Aren't Going Anywhere

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

I'm finally getting around to reading Anna Karenina, thanks to modern technology. Seems odd that a book lover like myself didn't download the year's best-sellers as soon as my iPad showed up, right? Well, here's something even stranger. I used my Amazon app to order the hardcover version of Dennis Lehane's new book, Live by Night, and the paperback version of John Irving's latest, In One Person. It seems a bit sacrilegious, huh?

The Future of User-Centric Ebooks

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Many content experts have often complained about ebook publishers that, unfortunately, don't often take full advantage of the technology and instead simply deliver static, electronic versions of an existing book. To many, this seems like a wasted opportunity to offer more value to readers, but others are starting to offer suggestions on how to improve the experience.

Amazon Expands Global App Distribution to Nearly 200 Countries

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Amazon.com, Inc. continued the global expansion of its Appstore by announcing that developers can now submit their apps for distribution in nearly 200 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, India, South Africa, South Korea, Papua New Guinea and Vatican City. These apps will be made available when the Amazon Appstore for Android launches internationally for consumers.