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Apple Books Features and Benefits
Apple Books is a single destination for all the books and audiobooks you love, and even those you’ll love next. Here are some of its key features and benefits:
- Browse the Book Store and Audiobook Store: Find the perfect book to read or listen to.
- Track Reading: Keep track of what you’ve read and want to read, and set your own Reading Goals.
- Reading Now: Get to the right page in an instant, whether you’re immersed in a single story or bouncing between books. It’s also where you’ll find personalized recommendations based on what you’ve been reading.
- Organize Your Library: With collections, every one of your books is right where you want it. Create your own collections and get to them easily at any time.
- Swipe from Book to Book: See which book covers, descriptions, and reviews catch your eye, then add the books you’re interested in to your Want to Read list.
- Listen While You Work, Play, or Drive: With audiobooks available on CarPlay, Apple Watch, and more, it’s easy to transport yourself to another world during your commute or learn something new on a run.
- Search the Books You Own: Now you can find just the book you’re looking for easier and faster than ever. Search through the Book Store and your personal library at the same time.
- Set a Reading Goal: Setting a Reading Goal helps make reading a priority by tracking the amount of time you’re reading or listening to an audiobook. Build strong reading habits and celebrate your achievements.
- Publish to Apple Books: Apple Books for Authors guides you through every step of your journey as an author, from structuring your story to packaging your digital book and selling it on our store.
These features make finding, reading, and listening to books a beautiful, effortless experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Apple Books Pricing
Apple Books is a platform where you can find a wide range of books and audiobooks. The cost of these books and audiobooks can vary greatly, as they are set by the authors or publishers. While you'll need to pay for most books, the Apple Books app itself is free to download and doesn't require a monthly subscription. If you're an author looking to publish your book on Apple Books, you can set your own price, and Apple keeps 30% of the sales. Please note that these details are subject to change and for the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's best to check the official Apple Books website.
Payment Method
Apple Books accepts a variety of payment methods. In the U.S., these include American Express, Discover, MasterCard, UnionPay, and Visa.
For authors who publish their books on Apple Books, payments are made no later than 45 days following the first Friday of each month. To receive payment, authors must have provided all required banking and tax information and documentation, as well as meet the minimum payment threshold.
Please note that these details are subject to change and for the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's best to check the official Apple Books website.
Apple Books FAQs
Apple Books Alternatives
Here are some of the top alternatives to Apple Books:
- Calibre: A free and open-source e-book library management application.
- Project Gutenberg: Offers over 60,000 free eBooks.
- FBReader: A free ebook reader.
- Amazon Kindle: Amazon's e-book platform.
- KOReader: A document viewer for E Ink devices.
- Kobo: Requires you to register for an account on their website in order to browse and download their catalogue of free books.
- Nook by Barnes & Noble: An American bookseller's e-book platform.
- OverDrive Media Console: Allows you to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more from your local public library.
- Ebook Reader: A mobile reading app.
- MegaReader: A customizable iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch app for reading eBooks.
These alternatives offer a variety of features and may suit different reading preferences. It's always a good idea to explore multiple platforms to find the one that best fits your reading habits.
Apple Books Return Policy?
The return policy for Apple Books is part of the overall return policy of Apple. Here are the key points:
- Customers have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date it was received.
- Only items purchased directly from Apple, either online or at an Apple Retail Store, can be returned to Apple.
- Some items are ineligible for return, including Opened software, Electronic Software Downloads, Software Up-to-Date Program Products, Apple Gift Cards, and Apple Developer products.
- Software can be returned, provided that it has not been installed on any computer. Software that contains a printed software license may not be returned if the seal or sticker on the software media packaging is broken.
- Returning your iPhone or iPad may not automatically cancel or reset your wireless account; you are responsible for your wireless service agreement and for any applicable fees associated with your wireless account.
- To return an item to Apple, sign in to your Order Listing page with your Apple ID and password. After you sign in, you will see the items from your recent orders. Select an item to go to the order details page. From there, use the Start a Return link below your item and then click the Get Started button.
For Apple Books, some purchases might be eligible for a refund. You can use any device with a web browser to request a refund. Sign in to reportaproblem.apple.com. Tap or click "I'd like to," then choose "Request a refund." Choose the reason why you want a refund, then choose Next. Choose the app, subscription, or other item, then choose Submit. If your request is approved by Apple, it might take additional time for the funds to return to your payment method. Learn how to check the status of your refund request. If you can't find the charge on reportaproblem.apple.com, contact Apple Support. Refund eligibility might vary by country or region. See the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions for details. In countries and regions with consumer law protections, users retain their rights under these protections. In Australia and New Zealand, consumers retain their rights under the applicable consumer protection laws and regulations. For more information about refund requests or for other refunds that you can’t request on reportaproblem.apple.com, contact Apple Support.
Please note that this information is subject to change and it's always best to check the latest return policy on the Apple website.
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