Kobo could be about to launch a new ebook reader according to some reports. Below is a quote from an article by Christian de Looper in Digital Trends: "Amazon isn’t the only company in the ebook game. You might (or might not) remember a company called Kobo, which has released a few ebook readers over the past few years, however we haven’t really heard from it since April … [Read more...] about Is Kobo about to Release a New eBook Reader?
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Amazon Launches Page Flip Feature to Help Improve the Reading Experience
Timothy Torres recently reported in an article in PCMag, on Amazon's launch of the Page Flip, a feature that enables readers to flip the pages in their ebooks. Below is quote from the article: "With the aptly named Page Flip feature, pushed today to the Kindle app and ereaders through a free software update, you can skim back and forth through the different parts of a … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Page Flip Feature to Help Improve the Reading Experience
Amazon Launches Two New Kindle e-Readers
Amazon has launched two new e-readers. One is a cheaper entry-level model and the other is a new version of the Kindle Paperwhite. Paul Sawers recently wrote an article about these developments in VentureBeat. Below is a quote from Paul's article: "Amazon has announced a new thinner and lighter Kindle ereader that sports twice the memory and a handful of fresh reading … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Two New Kindle e-Readers
E-Book Buyers Receive Settlement Credits from Apple
Nathan Olivarez-Giles recently wrote an article in The Wall Street Journal, reporting on how Apple is to refund money to consumers who were overcharged for e-books bought, following the settling of an antitrust lawsuit. Below is an excerpt from the article: "On Tuesday, e-book retailers began issuing Apple-funded credits to customer accounts. This follows Apple’s … [Read more...] about E-Book Buyers Receive Settlement Credits from Apple
Are e-Book Readers or Tablets Better for Kids to Use for Reading?
If you're author who is also a parent wondering whether to give your child or children an e-book reader, or a tablet for reading, an article by Kristen Chase at Cool Mom Tech will help you. Below is an excerpt from Kristen's piece: "While we’re big fans of tablets, when it comes to e-book readers, you don’t have to worry about distractions. It’s just too easy for them to … [Read more...] about Are e-Book Readers or Tablets Better for Kids to Use for Reading?