Apple Takes Aim at Amazon With E-Books Push

Apple Takes Aim at Amazon With E-Books Push

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Business, Architecture

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The video discusses Apple's renewed efforts in the ebook market, highlighting the history of the iPad and iBooks, the hiring of a new executive from Amazon, and the redesign of the Apple Books app. It compares Apple's strategy with competitors like Amazon and Google, emphasizing the app's improved design and functionality. The video suggests that Apple's commitment to the platform may encourage users to switch back from Kindle to Apple Books.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the key features of the first iPad introduced by Steve Jobs in 2010?

A color screen for reading books

A foldable design

A built-in camera

Wireless charging

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Apple hire to lead their new e-book initiative?

A former Google executive

A senior VP from Amazon's Audible division

A designer from Microsoft

A marketing expert from Samsung

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the new name of Apple's redesigned e-book app?

Apple Reads

Books

Apple Library

iBooks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might users prefer the Kindle app over Apple's Books app?

It offers more free books

It has better synchronization with the Amazon system

It has a larger font size

It is pre-installed on all devices

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy has Apple used to encourage the use of its Books app?

Partnering with local libraries

Providing discounts on e-books

Pre-installing the app on new devices

Offering free audiobooks