DOJ sanctions against Apple will likely lower e - book prices -- at least for now . Government says it conspired with publishers to drive up book prices . Amazon , which sold books cheaper for the Kindle , says its prices will soon drop . Some legal settlements will tilt field too far in Amazon 's favor .
DOJ lawsuit against Apple will likely lower e-book prices -- at least for now . Government says Apple conspired with publishers to drive up book prices . Amazon , which sold books cheaper for the Kindle , says its prices will soon drop . Some fear settlements will tilt field too far in Amazon 's favor .