This week a number of new Android Apps and Games have been released and we are drawing attention to them on Good e-Reader. There was also a few that have received big updates, such as Google Play Books which dramatically simplified the main UI and made it more intuitive to use. All of the apps on … [Read more...]
Oaxis Inkcase i7 Plus Review
The Oaxis InkCase i7 Plus is a secondary e-Ink display that has a built in case and was designed exclusively for the iPhone 7 Plus. Once the case is attached to your iPhone, you can read e-books, news articles, photos and display a series of widgets, such as the current time or weather. The … [Read more...]
StreetLib is a viable self-publishing solution for Independent Authors
Streetlib is an online self-publishing solution that is geared towards independent authors. When you register for an account you can upload your e-book use a free ISBN that they give you. There are a ton of distribution options, but Amazon, Apple, Kobo, Google Play and Tolino generate the most … [Read more...]
Draft2Digital Will Distribute e-books to Overdrive in August
Draft2digital is one of the largest self-publishing companies in the world and they will soon be offering another compelling reason to sign up for a free account, distributing your e-book into the Overdrive catalog. Rakuten Overdrive is the premier digital library system and they have a strong … [Read more...]
Sony Digital Paper DPT-RP1 vs Onyx Boox Max Carta
The Sony Digital Paper and Onyx Boox Max are two 13.3 inch e-readers that are geared towards professionals who need an E-Ink device that can read and edit PDF files and also take notes. They both offer different value propositions depending on your needs. The Max Carta features a 13.3 inch E-Ink … [Read more...]
Rakuten Kobo CEO Discusses Tolino, Shelfie and Kobo Plus
Kobo Books is the third largest e-book and e-reader company in the world and their primary focus is underserved markets. Instead of competing in the ultra-competitive US market they instead developed infrastructure to sell their line of products in bookstores all over Australia, Canada, Europe and … [Read more...]
You can read eBooks on the Sony Digital Paper DPT-RP1
The Sony Digital Paper is not billed as an e-reader, but you can most certainly read your collection of eBooks. This device can read PDF files and it is quite easy to download them online. If you have your own collection of DRM-Free EPUB, MOBI and DOC files, you can convert them to the PDF format … [Read more...]
Kobo Issues 4.5 Firmware Update for all of their e-Readers
Kobo has just released a new firmware update for all of their e-readers that addresses a number of bugs. The most notable thing they solved was if a software update was found during automatic sync, the user was not being asked whether to apply update now or later, it was just automatically applied. … [Read more...]
Oaxis Inkcase i7 Plus Unboxing Video
The Oaxis Inkcase i7 Plus is currently available via Kickstarter and Good e-Reader is the first online publication to give you a sense on the retail packaging and how the final product functions. This product acts as case for your phone and gives you a secondary screen that is made with E-Ink. With … [Read more...]
Amazon Rapids Unveils Signature Stories
Amazon Rapids launched last November and features short stories for kids. All of the content is delivered in the style of an instant messaging app and are told through the lens of characters chatting with each other, one message at a time. Today, the company unveiled a huge update called Signature … [Read more...]
Onyx Boox Max Carta Video Review
The Onyx Boox Max Carta was designed to give you a great note taking device and the ability to install apps via Google Play. It has a built in headphone jack and a mono speaker so you can listen to audiobooks or music. The Carta has garnered a tremendous amount of buzz and many people have requested … [Read more...]
New Google Play Books Update Improves the Reading Experience
The Google Play Books app for Android has just undergone a major revision and it now simplifies the reading experience. The Library page went through some significant changes, four of the five tabs have been removed and there are just two: Shelves and Books. The new Shelves system provides bright … [Read more...]