Apple's role as the book publishing industry's white knight may be over even before it has begun. Cupertino may not be willing to allow publishers as much leeway in setting their own e-book prices as previously thought, according to a <i>New York Times</i> report. After unveiling the iPad Jan. 27, Apple shook the e-book world with its statement on e-book pricing.

Apple's E-Book Pricing Flip: Chaotic or Cunning