You can finally buy ebooks through Amazon Kindle apps on your iPhone and iPad

What just happened? Amazon has released an update for its Kindle app on iOS, adding a new "Get Book" button that directs users to purchase eBooks directly from the Kindle store. The e-commerce giant made this significant change following a recent court ruling against Apple, which forced Cupertino to open its mobile ecosystem to external payment options. Until recently, Apple required third-party iPhone and iPad developers to conduct in-app transactions through its internal payment system. However, litigation has changed this landscape, and now the company must allow external payment methods. Apps have started updating their offerings to include alternative payment platforms when available (... and without paying 30% to Apple). With the new "Get Book" option on the Kinde app, eBook readers can complete purchases through their preferred mobile web browser. While the process still requires some extra steps, it makes iPhone and iPad iOS Kindle apps more functional than before. Previousl ... Read full article.