iBooks is a pre-installed platform for reading e-books and listening to fiction and contemporary works on iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. The “reader” first appeared in mid-2010 and since then has become the main, but not the only, source of inspiration for owners of Apple equipment. The main idea of ​​iBooks is to speed up and simplify the search for literature, provide access to a synchronized and daily updated library of books, and at the same time solve the problem of storing works in audio format: additional tools from now on you won’t need to – you can listen, read and develop without leaving the cash register.

Additional benefits of iBooks:

1. Frequent updates. Although the developers from Apple do not change the traditional functionality, they do not lag behind design trends and always offer new and interesting solutions, such as a dark theme, gesture support and an intuitive catalog where it is impossible to get lost;
2. Available formats: ePub, PDF and iBooks (an exclusive extension from Apple designed to expand the standard capabilities of books and “compress” information without loss of quality). It seems like there are no surprises, but the result is impressive!
3. Automatic night mode. If you really want to delve deeper into reading late at night, then an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch will help you create the perfect atmosphere and at the same time reduce eye strain. If desired, the setting can be removed manually, or automatically if there is enough light around;
4. Work with text. The idea is standard - notes and quotes. But the incarnation is again ahead of its time. Selected sections of text can be marked different colors, pass on to friends in social networks(supported by Facebook) and cover with additional notes that are automatically synchronized between Apple technology(more on how this happens - later in the instructions).

Among the disadvantages of iBooks is the inflated price (although there are really a lot of free copies of books) and the availability of publications only on English language. And, if adding money for a quality purchase in some cases is not difficult, then dealing with misunderstanding of foreign words is much more difficult - you will have to spend hours reaching for the dictionary and slowly going crazy...

How to sync iBooks

There is no separate function responsible for synchronizing iBooks on iPhone and iPad and computers with MacOS. And the point is not the laziness of Apple developers, but the invisibility of such mechanisms. All you have to do is log in to the store and at the same time read iBooks from your existing Apple ID account on your iPhone and iPad and that’s it - the system will remember recent downloads, figure out which pages the reading ended on, and even transfer each note to the device where you currently want to be inspired by the works classics or modern editions. The main thing to remember is one Apple ID account for each device and the information will remain in place - and no more experiments.

How books are downloaded

No surprises:

1. Open iBooks from a shortcut on your desktop (or download the e-reader from the App Store if the tool was inadvertently deleted);
2. Explore the available selection and immediately download the literature you like, or use the search or recommendations;
3. Once the download is complete, go to the “Library” section and get ready to read. Information about the work done will immediately appear on other devices.

Working with iBooks is a real pleasure. There are no difficulties either when you first get acquainted with the system, or when synchronizing or exchanging information with other smartphones and tablets that are used with the same Apple ID.

If you regularly read e-books on your iPhone, after purchasing a new iPhone X/8/8 Plus, you'll likely be wondering how to transfer iBooks from iPhone to iPhone X/8/8 Plus. There are several options for copying e-books from one iPhone to another - through iTunes, iCloud and the Tenorshare iCareFone program. We will dwell on each of them in more detail.

How to Transfer iBooks to a New iPhone via iTunes

Backing up data and restoring data on another device is the easiest way to transfer all data from iPhone to iPhone X/8/8 Plus. This also applies to iBooks.

• Connect your old iPhone to Windows or Mac. Launch iTunes. Back up all data on your device. Wait for it to finish, then disconnect the device from the PC.
• Connect your new iPhone to your computer. Using iTunes, restore all your data from a backup to a new device. All data, including e-books, will be transferred to iPhone X/8/8 Plus.

An important nuance that is worth paying attention to is that both iPhones must have iOS 11 or higher firmware installed, otherwise it will be impossible to perform a recovery on the iPhone X/8/8 Plus.

How to copy e-books from iPhone to new iPhone via iCloud

This option to transfer iBooks from iPhone to iPhone X/8/8 Plus requires you to backup all data, but only through iCloud.

• On your old iPhone, in Settings, in the Accounts – iCloud section, you need to move the slider next to the “iCloud Backup” item to the active position. After that, click on the button to create a backup copy right now.
• On the new iPhone X/8/8 Plus, you need to restore data from an iCloud backup.

How to Transfer iBooks to iPhone X/8/8 Plus Using Tenorshare iCareFone

The most convenient and fastest option, in our opinion, to transfer iBooks from iPhone to iPhone X/8/8 Plus is the program. It allows you to manage individual file types (,), etc., export them to your computer and vice versa.

Tenorshare iCareFone tool is a universal program with which you can not only manage various types files on the device via a computer, but also to back up certain types of files, as well as clean the device of garbage. Also, using this utility, you can block ads in applications and fix system errors and iOS freezes. Trial and registered versions are available for download on the official website. Can be installed on Windows and Mac.

I have a problem with books and reading them and it lies in the fact that I do it on many devices - iPad, iPhone and, sometimes, I can read on a PC. But how can you make everything work like Amazon or iBooks? It turns out that we also have the opportunity to have a similar cloud storage of books, with synchronization and a huge selection of literature available within a tiny subscription fee the size of one coffee in a cafe.

Why Bookmate

Inside the Bookmate library there are tens of thousands of books that you can read with a subscription that costs 99 rubles/month or 999 rubles/year. There is a small catch here - if you buy a subscription through the App Store, it will cost you $4.99. But why pay more? Pay on the site and get $3/month. After registration, you can search for books that interest you. For example:


Then the book gets into your library in one click. I'm not a big fan of hoodlit, but I can say that I find 80% of the books I need in the Bookmate library.

If you haven’t found the book you need, but somehow (bought or downloaded) it ended up locally in epub or fb2 format, then you can upload it to your account for further reading.

Synchronization like Amazon or iBooks

The main good thing about the service for me is that on all the devices on which I have Bookmate installed, I have my entire library. And if I started reading a book on my iPad at home, then in the morning I can continue reading from the last sentence I read on the subway - as long as I have access to the Internet while launching the application. Notes and bookmarks are also synchronized via the cloud, which is very convenient if you write book reviews on your blog.

Searching for something new

The Friends section is well done in Bookmate. Just find who is on the service via Facebook or Twitter and subscribe to its new products. I very often find interesting things from my acquaintances and friends.

iBooks

About iBooks

iBooks is great way reading and buying books. Download this free program from the App Store and buy a variety of books - from classics to bestsellers, using the built-in iBookstore. As soon as the book is downloaded, it will appear on your bookshelf.

Add ePub books and PDF files to your bookshelf with using iTunes. Just click a book or PDF document to start reading. iBooks remembers the last page you opened, so you can easily pick up where you left off. Wide range of screen settings makes reading books easier

Note: The iBooks app and iBookstore are not available in all languages ​​or regions.

An Internet connection and an Apple account are required to download the iBooks app and use the iBookstore. If you don't have an Apple Account or want to make a purchase using a different Apple Account, choose Settings > Store. See "Shop" 46.

Sync books and PDF files

Use iTunes to sync books and PDF files between your iPhone and computer. When your iPhone is connected to your computer, you can select items to sync in the Books panel.

You can sync books downloaded for free or purchased from iBookstore. Can also be added to your library iTunes books in ePub format and PDF files that are not protected by DRM technology. Books are offered in ePub and PDF formats on a number of websites.

Sync an ePub book or PDF file to1RIopeDownload a book or PDF file using your computer. In iTunes, choose File > Add to Library, and then select a file. Connect your iPhone to your computer, select a book or PDF file from the Books panel in iTunes, then sync your iPhone.

If your PDF file doesn't appear in the Books panel, you'll need to change its type in iTunes. Find this PDF file in your iTunes library, select it, then click File > Properties. In the Options section of the file information window, choose Book from the Media Type pop-up menu and click OK.

Using iBookstore

In the iBooks app, select Store to open the iBookstore. Here you can view books from various collections and bestsellers, search for books by author or topic. Once you select a book, you can purchase and download it.

Note: Some iBookstore features are not available in all regions.

Get more information.In the iBookstore, you can read a book's summary and reviews, write a review, and download an excerpt from the book before purchasing it.

Buying a book. Find the book you want, tap its price, and then tap Buy now. Sign in to your Apple account, then click OK. Some books are free to download.

Payment for the purchase is debited from your Apple account. To make further purchases within the next fifteen minutes, you do not need to re-enter your password.

If you have already purchased a book and want to download it again, click "Purchases" in the iBookstore and find the book you want in the list. Then click "Redownload".

Purchased books will be synced to your iTunes library the next time you sync your iPhone with your computer. This creates a backup copy of the book in case you delete it from your iPhone.

Reading books

Reading books on iPad is very convenient. Go to the bookshelf and click on the book you want to read. If you can't find the book you're looking for, tap another collection name at the top of the screen to move to other collections.

Turning the page.Click near the left or right margin of the page, or swipe left or right. You can change the direction pages turn when you tap the left margin of a page in Settings > iBooks.Tap in the center area of ​​the current page to show page controls. Drag the navigation slider at the bottom of the screen to the page you want and release your finger.Skip to content.Tap the screen near the center of the current page to show controls and tap an item to move to it, or tap Next to return to the current page.To set a bookmark, click the button in the form of a ribbon. You can add multiple bookmarks. To delete a bookmark, click it. You won't need to insert a bookmark when you close a book, because iBooks remembers where you left off and returns to it the next time you open the book.

Selecting text, undoing and editing selection.Touch any word and hold until it is selected. Adjust the size of the selected area using the grab points and click Select. To remove a selection, click the selected text, then click Remove Selection. To change the color of selected text, click it, then click Colors and choose a color from the menu.

Add, delete and edit notes.Touch any word and hold until it is selected. Adjust the size of the selection using grab points, then click Note. Enter your note text, then tap Done. To view a note, click its indicator, which will be displayed in the fields next to the text you marked. To delete a note, tap the highlighted text, then tap Delete Note. To change the color of a note, tap the highlighted text, then tap Colors and choose a color from the menu.

View all bookmarks, selected text, and notes.To view all the bookmarks, highlighted text, and notes you've added, tap the button, then tap Bookmarks. To view a note, tap its indicator.Enlarging the image.Double-tap the image.

Reading PDF files

Turning the page.Quickly move your finger left or right on the screen.

Enlarging the page.Use a pinch gesture to zoom in on the page, then scroll the page to view the part you want.Go to a specific page.Tap in the center area of ​​the current page to show page controls. Then, in the Page Navigator area at the bottom of the page, drag until the page number you want is displayed, or click a page thumbnail to jump to that page.

Add or remove a bookmark.To set a bookmark, click the button in the form of a ribbon. You can add multiple bookmarks. To delete a bookmark, click it.

You won't need to insert a bookmark when you close a PDF document, because iBooks remembers where you left off and returns to it the next time you open it.

Skip to content.Tap the screen near the center of the current page to show the controls and tap an item to move to it, or tap Next to return to the current page. If the author hasn't included a table of contents in the book, you can simply tap the page you want to jump to.

Changing the appearance of a book

in order to change appearance books, click near the center of the page to display controls.

Changing the typeface or font size.Click then select or from the list that appears to decrease or increase the font size. To change the font typeface, click “Fonts” and select the desired typeface from the list. Changing the typeface and font size also changes the formatting of the text.

Change brightness.Press and adjust brightness.Change page color and font.Click and turn on the Sepia option to change the page or font color. This setting applies to all workbooks.

You can also change the text alignment of paragraphs in iBooks by choosing Settings > iBooks.

Search books and PDF files

By searching for books by title or author, you can quickly find a book on your bookshelf. You can also search the book's contents to find all occurrences of a word or phrase that interests you. You can also search Wikipedia and Google to find all related resources.

Search for a book. Go to the bookshelf. If necessary, select a different collection. Tap the status bar to scroll to the top of the screen, then tap the magnifying glass icon. Enter a book title word or author name, then click Search. Books matching the search results will be shown on the bookshelf.

Search in the book. With a workbook open, tap in the center area of ​​the current page to show its controls. Tap the magnifying glass, then enter your search term and tap Search. Click a result in the list to go to that page in the book.

To search Google or Wikipedia, tap Search Google or Search

on Wikipedia." The results will be displayed in the Safari browser.

For quick search words in the book, tap that word and, while holding it, tap

"Search".

Finding the definition of a word in a dictionary

Using a dictionary, you can find the definition of a word.

Finding the meaning of a word in a dictionary.Select a word in the book and click "Dictionary" in the menu that appears. Dictionaries may not be available in all languages.

Vocalization of the book text

If you have vision problems, you can use VoiceOver to read a book out loud. See VoiceOver 66.

Some books may not be compatible with VoiceOver.

Print PDF files and send them via e-mail

With iBooks, you can email a copy of a PDF file, or print all or part of it to a supported printer.

Send a PDF file by email.Open your PDF document, click and select "Submit Document." A new message will appear with a PDF file attached. Enter the recipient's address and message text, then click Send.

Print a PDF file. Open the PDF document, click and select Print. Select your printer, page range, and number of copies, then click Print. See the Printing section for details.

Only PDF files can be printed and emailed. These actions are not available for ePub books.

Bookshelf organization

The bookshelf makes it easy to search for books and PDF files. Objects can also be organized into collections.

Sorting a bookshelf.Go to the bookshelf and tap the status bar to scroll to the top of the screen, then tap to select a sorting method from the list below.

Changing the arrangement of objects on a bookshelf.Click a book or PDF file and drag it to a new location on your bookshelf.

Removing a book from a bookshelf.Go to the bookshelf and click Edit. Click each book or PDF file you want to delete so that checkboxes appear next to them, then click Delete. Once the removal is complete, click Finish. If you deleted a purchased book, you can re-download it using the "Purchases" tab in the iBookstore. If you synced your device with your computer, the book is also saved in your iTunes library.

Create, rename and delete a collection.Tap the name of the current collection, such as Books or PDF, to see a list of collections. Click New to add a new collection. To delete a collection, click Edit, click and click Delete. You cannot edit or delete the built-in Books and PDF collections. To change the collection name, click it. When finished, click "Done".

Move a book or PDF file to a collection.Go to the bookshelf and click Edit. Click each book or PDF file you want to move so that checkboxes appear next to them, then click Move and select the collection. An element can only be in one collection. The first time you add a book or PDF document to your bookshelf, it is placed in the Books or PDF collections; respectively. You can then move these objects to another collection. For example, you can create collections of books for work and study, collections of reference and entertainment literature.

View the collection.Tap the name of the current collection at the top of the screen and select the one you want from the list that appears.

Sync bookmarks and notes

iBooks stores your bookmarks, notes, and page information in your Apple account, keeping that information up to date so you can continue reading instantly on any device. PDF documents sync bookmarks and information about the current page.

Enable or disable bookmark synchronization.Go to Settings > iBooks and turn Sync Bookmarks on or off.

You must be connected to the Internet to sync settings. iBooks syncs information for all your books when you open or exit the app. Individual workbooks are also synced when you open or close them.

For owners of iPad tablet devices, this instruction will also be useful; the tablet has an even larger screen size, which is a little better for the eyes when reading.

Before we start transferring books to our iPhones and iPads, I’ll tell you a little about how we will download them later. We will read in the standard iBooks reader, which either disappears or reappears among the standard Apple iOS firmware programs. Look, if you don’t have an e-reader called iBooks among your applications, then install it using our instructions:

To start our downloading of books using the method we are considering today, we will need to have:

• Computer or laptop
• The computer must have
• And of course the cable from our iPhone (iPad)

During the instructions, we will perform two main actions: we will load our literature into the program and, after the book is added to iTunes, we will perform book synchronization.

In order to add a book to iTunes, we need to know the format of suitable books. About book formats for iPhones and iPads it is written here - “”. Since we need books for subsequent reading in the iBooks application, the format should be ePub. Such book files look something like this – Kniga.epub. PDF books are also compatible with the iBooks reader and can also be downloaded. But today we will look at the example of epub.

Where to find ePub books

An ordinary user will be able to find books in ePub format on the Internet, some authors give out books for free, some sell books in electronic formats (including ePub) in online stores, the price of which is significantly lower than the printed edition. The Internet is full of unlicensed books; everyone must decide for themselves whether to use them or not. If you are a writer, then you can make up books in ePub format yourself; this is done using special programs; if you don’t want to figure it out, then you can order an ePub book and they will make it up for you for money.

Adding a book to iTunes

If you already have an ePub book, you can download or, more accurately, add it to iTunes; this is done very simply.

Now I know where the book section is in iTunes

1. Launch the iTunes program (we are using version 12 as an example; if you have a different version of iTunes, the interface may look different). In the top panel of the program, click the button with three dots and select the section – Books.

2. The section for books in iTunes has been launched, now we add our book. The easiest way to do this is by dragging the ePub file into iTunes - grab our book with the mouse and drag it into the open Books section of the iTunes program.

If you can’t upload a file with your mouse, you can, while in any section of the iTunes program, click the menu – File, and select – Add file to library, select our ePub file and click the button – Open.

Books added to iTunes

Books have been successfully added to iTunes. If the book has a cover, it will be loaded into iTunes along with the book's title. Now we need to transfer the added books to the iPhone (or iPad), the transfer will be performed in the same iTunes program through synchronization.

Downloading a book to iPhone - synchronization

How to download a book on Apple iPhone - step by step actions on iTunes

3. Now take the iPhone (iPad) and connect it to the computer using a USB cable. An iPhone icon will appear in the top bar of iTunes; click on it. After clicking, the left side menu appears, in it we select the “Books” section, check the “Synchronize Books” box and click the “Apply” button, which starts synchronizing our books. If you need to download not all the books in iTunes to your iPhone, but only some, then use the image above.

4. If the iPhone is synchronized with this iTunes program for the first time, a window will appear with a message similar to the following:

“iPhone is synced with another iTunes library on PC.” Want to delete iPhone content and sync it to your iTunes library?

iPhone can only sync with one iTunes library at a time. Erase and sync replaces the content on your iPhone with the content in your iTunes library.

I press the “Erase and Sync” button. iTunes transfers books to iBooks on iPhone. Once the sync session is complete, the books will be added to your iPhone and appear in the iBooks app. Before writing this instruction, I used another method of downloading books to iBooks - directly from the Internet, and for some reason I thought that after clicking the “Erase and Sync” button, the old books would be deleted, but they remained and even appeared in iTunes along with the new books.