A new leaked roadmap of Blackberry’s upcoming devices has appeared online, which provides us with a glimpse of what to expect from the Canadian manufacturer. While the credibility of the leak is debatable, the products that found mention do hold some value. Apart the Z10, there is also the Q10 QWERTY smartphone along with a phablet as well. However, what is of most interest to … [Read more...] about Blackberry Roadmap Leaked
Archives for March 2013
Why Kobo and Sony Are Losing the Digital Race
Sony and Kobo are in big trouble with their current business model of selling hardware and ebooks. The lack of meaningful content and acquisitions are making these two lag behind the competition. It is not enough anymore to merely offer ebooks as a way to gain customer loyalty and trust, these two companies have virtually no community and are trailing off on content discovery. … [Read more...] about Why Kobo and Sony Are Losing the Digital Race
Barnes and Noble Offers Free eBooks and Magazines with Windows 8 App
Barnes and Noble has announced that the company is offering a number of digital magazines and books via its Windows 8 app. Some of the free titles include Blue Bloods, Hello, Cupcake!, Life of Pi, and The Enemy, along with current issues of top selling magazines Food Network Magazine, GQ, HGTV Magazine, Real Simple and TIME. B&N is hoping by giving away a bunch of popular … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Offers Free eBooks and Magazines with Windows 8 App
HTC Developing Windows 8 Tablet
Reports emanating from Taiwan claim HTC is developing a new tablet device that will run the Windows 8 operating system. Details are scarce at the moment, though sources did mention the tablet will sport a HD 10.1 inch display that will pack in 1920 x 1080 pixels. That translates to a comfortable 218 pixels per inch. LG is tipped to be providing the displays while Pegatron … [Read more...] about HTC Developing Windows 8 Tablet
Dark Horse Adds Two Classic Series to Digital Manga Service
At this weekend's SakuraCon, editor Carl Gustav Horn opened the Dark Horse panel with the announcement that it is adding two popular, long-running series to its digital service: Oh My Goddess and Blade of the Immortal. Both will debut in digital format in April. Oh My Goddess, which has been running in Japan since 1988, is the story of a college student who unwittingly … [Read more...] about Dark Horse Adds Two Classic Series to Digital Manga Service
Apple’s iRadio Slated for Summer Launch
Apple’s iRadio is almost a reality, and the service could be rolled out as early as this summer. Towards this, the Cupertino tech giant is reported to be in talks with several music companies and might have even made significant headway with at least two of the biggest, Universal and Warner. This marks an important development considering Universal can be considered among the … [Read more...] about Apple’s iRadio Slated for Summer Launch
Freading Library Platform Adds New Content
While libraries still struggle to provide digital content for lending to its patrons and publishers still feel the need to examine all the ramifications of allowing patrons to borrow their bestselling--and sometimes, even back list--titles on their digital devices, some companies are working to change the concept behind the lending all together. Library Ideas' ebook lending … [Read more...] about Freading Library Platform Adds New Content
The Amazon Kindle Touch Back in Stock in the US
Amazon has quietly reintroduced the Kindle Touch e-Reader on its main US website but not internationally. This was the last fully functional device the company released that had speakers and support for audiobooks. It is available with Special Offers and 3G, there is also refurbished models available, but you have to dig through the website to find them. The Amazon Kindle … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle Touch Back in Stock in the US
BeWrite Books to Close March 31st
BeWrite Books launched at the turn of the millennium as a publisher of exclusive, new, and high-quality fiction and nonfiction. It releases at least a dozen titles a year in paperback, each covered by an ebook edition. It also releases three sole-author poetry collections each year. By the end of 2011, BB had brought more than 250 exclusive new titles to recognized and … [Read more...] about BeWrite Books to Close March 31st
Google to Name Its Unified Messaging Service ‘Babel,’ Not ‘Babble’
We all know Google is in the process of launching a unified messaging service that would serve to bring all its diverse chat options (like Voice, Gtalk, and G+ messenger) under one big umbrella. However, while we were informed is will be called Babble, Droid-Life is reporting that the name is actually Babel. Babel as a name is perfect for the intended service it is going to … [Read more...] about Google to Name Its Unified Messaging Service ‘Babel,’ Not ‘Babble’
Kindle Fire to Now Accommodate Video-Enhanced eBooks
A release from ebook developer Vook today announced that Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet will now accommodate embedded videos in ebooks, which is long-awaited news for authors who have until now not been able to promote and sell their titles on one of the largest retail platforms for ebooks. Matthew Cavnar, VP of Business Development for Vook, spoke with GoodEReader today about … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire to Now Accommodate Video-Enhanced eBooks
Are Smaller Windows 8 Tablets on the Way?
Microsoft has quietly changed the minimum display requirement for manufacturers to place the Windows 8 logo on their products. While earlier it would require a display to have a minimum of 1366 x 768 pixels to justify its association with Windows 8, the same has now been reduced to 1024 x 768 at a depth of 32 bits. This could pave the way for manufacturers to start offering … [Read more...] about Are Smaller Windows 8 Tablets on the Way?
HP Slate 7 Shipment Pushed Back to June
HP had earlier gone to town trumpeting its low cost Android tablet the Slate 7 will be launched in April. However, that does seem to the case anymore as the shipping date has now been pushed back to June. That is the date that HP is now mentioning on its website as the likely launch period for the Slate 7. Interestingly, the tablet has already paid its customary visit to the … [Read more...] about HP Slate 7 Shipment Pushed Back to June
Samsung Developing 8 Inch Tablet to Take on iPad Mini
Samsung is reported to be developing a new 8 inch tablet to take on the iPad Mini or Nexus 7. This will be in addition to the Galaxy Note 8.0 the company unveiled at the MWC in February, the pricing for which is still being withheld. Also, according to Sammobile, the tablet will sport a HD AMOLED display that will put it in a better position against the upcoming iPad Mini, … [Read more...] about Samsung Developing 8 Inch Tablet to Take on iPad Mini