http://www.cnet.com.au/apple-policy-forces-iflow-ebook-app-to-shut-down-339314907.htm
Hmmm. Every time I sell myself on the idea of getting an iPad another big negative sways me not to.
Will this development have any effect for Logos on iPad?
So, how is the Logos Android app coming along? [:D]
If Apple goes through with this, there will be a lot of used iPads on eBay on July 1st!
Remote desktop connection apps on iPad may become quite useful.
Reading https://www.iflowreader.com/Closing.aspx was informative about publisher agency model. Noticed business model is bit different than Logos.
Thankful for "Bible +" iOS update by Logos Bible Software; not know what to expect soon (e.g. July 1st).
Couple threads have older observations and speculations => If in app purchasing added to iOS app, wonder about Logos resource licensing change ? and No more access to purchased content
Hmmm. Every time I sell myself on the idea of getting an iPad another big negative sways me not to. Will this development have any effect for Logos on iPad? So, how is the Logos Android app coming along?
So, how is the Logos Android app coming along?
Reading about Google's in-app billing (IAB) for Android => http://mashable.com/2011/04/20/android-in-app-purchasing/ noticed: "Don’t grumble about the fees that Google or Apple will take from the transaction. These markets offer distribution to an enormous audience, and is well worth the 30% revenue share"
Keep Smiling [:)]
And I was getting all set to order an iPad. This reminded me of Apple's pulling the Manhatten Declaration app and the Exodus app. There is a totalitarian control that seems intrinsic to Apple that really bothers me. The primary reason I would hold my nose and buy an iPad is Logos 4. I think I'll wait a bit and see how the Android app comes along.
I think it is just a matter of time before the Justice Department Anti-Trust division comes down hard and buries Apple on this. If the folks at Cupertino think that they have more resources and hope than Redmond, they are kidding themselves.
I would not be surprised if a few years from now a settlement is made that requires Apple to sync Androids with iTunes and carry Android apps in the App Store.
Well, my iPad 1 is my only Apple purchase, and I was expecting to maybe buy an iPhone 4 or 5 later this year. Now I'm concerned that even Logos on iPad might be at risk. Not that Apple is looking here in this forum, but if they mess up eBooks, they wont get much more money from me. For that matter, I would spend less with Logos if I can't read them on my iPad. Voting with my Credit Card!!!
Apologies: crystal ball cloudy; not know about future of non-Apple and non-Google e-book apps (on iOS and Android) after July 1. If Apple evicts non-Apple e-book apps from their App Store (e.g. Kindle, Kobo, Nook, ...), would leave Apple with the only e-book app that can be used offline on iOS devices, which may be good for Apple's e-book store profits, but bad news for Apple's consumers. If Apple profit increases by being the primary (only) e-book agent on iOS devices, anticipate Google doing the same thing on Android (possibly including remote deletion of non-Google e-book apps, like Google has already done to malware Android apps).
For business $ profit, Amazon (Kindle), Barnes & Noble (Nook), Borders (Kobo), and Sony (Digital Reader) have same primary e-book agent motive for their respective devices as Apple (iOS) and Google (Android). Wonder about Microsoft's e-book agent plans for Windows Phone 7.
Hindsight 20/20: appears Apple waited for competitive e-book devices to flourish worldwide before changing app guidelines (avoids some anti-trust issues).
Personally hoping and praying for Logos Bible Software apps on iOS and Android devices, with feature improvement beyond e-book readers.
Apologies: crystal ball cloudy; not know about future of non-Apple and non-Google e-book apps (on iOS and Android) after July 1. If Apple evicts non-Apple e-book apps from their App Store (e.g. Kindle, Kobo, Nook, ...), would leave Apple with the only e-book app that can be used offline on iOS devices, which may be good for Apple's e-book store profits, but bad news for Apple's consumers. If Apple profit increases by being the primary (only) e-book agent on iOS devices, anticipate Google doing the same thing on Android (possibly including remote deletion of non-Google e-book apps, like Google has already done to malware Android apps). For business $ profit, Amazon (Kindle), Barnes & Noble (Nook), Borders (Kobo), and Sony (Digital Reader) have same primary e-book agent motive for their respective devices as Apple (iOS) and Google (Android). Wonder about Microsoft's e-book agent plans for Windows Phone 7.
Apple has sold 200 million iOS devices with Apple's iBookstore recording more than 130 million downloads => http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/11/06/06/mac.app.store.already.main.venue.for.software/
Wonder how many iOS device users are reading books and not using Apple's iBookstore ? In contrast, 15 billion songs have sold thru iTunes.
