Epub supports high res color images just fine. I've done tests with comic book images using svg also and they look awesome. Sure would like to know how independent publishers can get going on producing these epubs (ie: for comics; what's the best size for the raster images, etc.)! How do I get my books in the iBookStore?! Apple! Answer me!
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Apple Building Out eBook Categories Ahead of iPad Launch as Developers Update Apps
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Epub supports high res color images just fine. I've done tests with comic book images using svg also and they look awesome. Sure would like to know how independent publishers can get going on producing these epubs (ie: for comics; what's the best size for the raster images, etc.)! How do I get my books in the iBookStore?! Apple! Answer me!
I assume "iPad Compatible" means it runs in the iPhone app simulator mode that pixel doubles. Anyone know how many universal apps will be available for iPad? Stand alone?
In-app purchasing to unlock the iPad component of universal apps would be a smart, elegant approach for devs wanting to get paid for the iPad upgraded content.
In-app purchasing to unlock the iPad component of universal apps would be a smart, elegant approach for devs wanting to get paid for the iPad upgraded content.
I don't think that's true...
The app for GQ now has a bookshelf feature added to it, where all new copies of the in app purchases are kept. This has resulted in the elimination of badges for specific issues of GQ on the homescreens to differentiate months.
If this can happen on the iPhone today, I don't see why it can't be ported to the iPad, or used by other developers to eliminate or at least eliminate the issue you describe.
The app for GQ now has a bookshelf feature added to it, where all new copies of the in app purchases are kept. This has resulted in the elimination of badges for specific issues of GQ on the homescreens to differentiate months.
If this can happen on the iPhone today, I don't see why it can't be ported to the iPad, or used by other developers to eliminate or at least eliminate the issue you describe.
It resembles a bookshelf in a book store. Surely that predates any software interface.
I hope Apple adds "pinch to zoom" for images in iBooks. Most book graphics should be at least 300dpi for print - which is much higher than the iPad's display. Being able to see and enjoy that detail, especially for comic books or other technical imagery, is essential.
I agree. If Apple removes those apps which are just the books from the app store & asks them to go through iBooks, that would make things a lot easier/simpler.
Really? I hadn't heard that. I heard that the sexually explicit apps were removed, Apple then made categories for explicit content, but removed that too. I haven't heard that any sexual apps had been allowed back in.
Appropriate section: Underlit corner populated by a few old guys with their jacket collars pulled up and cigarette butts littering the floor.
Incorrect. Developers are able to offer in-app purchases. For example, Tap Tap Revenge is a free app, but the developers make money because the users make in-app purchases of new songs to use in the game. This system has been in place for a while now.
The same one that our society has sent for years. Children are restricted from purchasing pornography, but there is no such restriction on erotic literature.
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They're not sending a message at all - they're responding to customer complaints. Evidently they don't think they will have the same complaints with erotic lit. If that proves wrong, bet your bottom dollar that will go too. This is a matter of bowing to customer pressure, not taking a principled stand.
Also - I second the question about iBooks for iPod touch/iPhone. Surely they want the 50 million existing users to be able to buy stuff too?
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They're not sending a message at all - they're responding to customer complaints. Evidently they don't think they will have the same complaints with erotic lit. If that proves wrong, bet your bottom dollar that will go too. This is a matter of bowing to customer pressure, not taking a principled stand.
Also - I second the question about iBooks for iPod touch/iPhone. Surely they want the 50 million existing users to be able to buy stuff too?
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I believe apple should remove all those apps for which there is multiple apps used pointlessly. They could force developers to create a single app with in app purchases for each seperate book/map/etc. If they don't, app gets removed. If they do, users app purchases will be migrated to the new in app respective purchases on appleserver and they'll be prompted to download the in one app when they use the app store or iTunes.
And everyones much happier
I believe apple should remove all those apps for which there is multiple apps used pointlessly. They could force developers to create a single app with in app purchases for each seperate book/map/etc. If they don't, app gets removed. If they do, users app purchases will be migrated to the new in app respective purchases on appleserver and they'll be prompted to download the in one app when they use the app store or iTunes.
And everyones much happier
Slightly Off Topic
this is a bit off topic, but i hope with the iWork Applications, the saved files can be transferred to an iMac through iTunes and be printed off... and.... Apple please do something with the damn App Store... add a wishlist/favourites/to buy feature because i keep forgetting what i want to get and waaaay off topic but please make the fullscreen iTunes Cover Flow the same as the iPhone/iPod Touch
this is a bit off topic, but i hope with the iWork Applications, the saved files can be transferred to an iMac through iTunes and be printed off... and.... Apple please do something with the damn App Store... add a wishlist/favourites/to buy feature because i keep forgetting what i want to get and waaaay off topic but please make the fullscreen iTunes Cover Flow the same as the iPhone/iPod Touch
I would buy a Kindle first.
Macrumors, post some MAC info for a change!
Who cares about you. You go away old man. Get off my lawn!
They post mac info when there is mac info.
I agree they seriously need to create some stringent rules on cookie cutter apps that just regurgitate the same content with slight differences. There is no need for anyone to do it any longer so they need to start cracking down and clean up the App Store further.
As to you developers doing it, knock it off.
Some of the apps don't work fully on the iPad because it doesn't have GPS, or a camera?
You mean just like my iPod touch then!
Aswell I have to plug a headset with mic in if I want a recording app or something that uses a mic like a guitar tuner app, or that ocarina thing. That's never ruined the whole app experience for me, there's plenty I can do still. The iPad will have a lot more once the developers get going! The iPhone apps working on the iPad is only really a sideline 'til it really kicks off and there's thousands of native iPad ones.
You mean just like my iPod touch then!
Aswell I have to plug a headset with mic in if I want a recording app or something that uses a mic like a guitar tuner app, or that ocarina thing. That's never ruined the whole app experience for me, there's plenty I can do still. The iPad will have a lot more once the developers get going! The iPhone apps working on the iPad is only really a sideline 'til it really kicks off and there's thousands of native iPad ones.
Ordering iPad Online???
Greetings!
I am planning on ordering the iPad from the Apple Online Store. Does anybody know if the order process for the iPad will be initiated at 12:01 am (right after midnight) EST? I called Apple and the rep said they didn't have that info! Go figure. I'm thinking 12:01 am is technically Friday, March 12th, right?!! Stayin' up late tonight!
Greetings!
I am planning on ordering the iPad from the Apple Online Store. Does anybody know if the order process for the iPad will be initiated at 12:01 am (right after midnight) EST? I called Apple and the rep said they didn't have that info! Go figure. I'm thinking 12:01 am is technically Friday, March 12th, right?!! Stayin' up late tonight!
<SARCASM ON>May be because kids now a days don't know how to read<SARCASM OFF>. Seriously what would they do with such literature with pictures in it!
