According to a new report from the United Kingdom, 50% of readers tend to use their mobile phones books. This research is quite telling because e-reader and tablet sales are quite robust and have a high rate of availability in the retail sector.Overall, 50% of UK mobile reading consumers used the Amazon Kindle app to read on their mobiles, followed by Apple iBooks with 31%. … [Read more...] about e-Reading on Mobile Phones is on the Rise
Archives for October 2014
Apple Patents the Future of Newspapers
Newspapers have two forms when it comes to digital reading, apps and replica editions. Apple is betting on the future of flexible displays with strong media enhancements for sharing the stories that matter the most.The device - first spotted by Patently Apple - could be used to try and replicate the experience of reading a printed newspaper or magazine but on a large … [Read more...] about Apple Patents the Future of Newspapers
eBooks vs Print – The Reasons Why Digital is Better
Over the course of the last decade, eBooks have become second nature to savvy readers. Not only can you purchase them in your pajamas, but they are more economical viable than new releases that come out only in hardcover.One of the big questions that readers always ask, is what are the direct benefits of reading digitally? Is there a big difference between reading in print … [Read more...] about eBooks vs Print – The Reasons Why Digital is Better
AT&T Locking Down Apple Interchangeable SIM
Apple intended for their new interchangeable SIM to work between carriers in the US and UK (including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and EE), but it seems AT&T had other plans. While the idea was that you could switch carriers using your device settings instead of swapping SIM cards, if you choose to get your data service with AT&T this won't be the case.According to … [Read more...] about AT&T Locking Down Apple Interchangeable SIM
Apple is Dominating The eBook Market on iOS
Apple is currently dominating eBook sales on iOS and has now bundled their iBookstore on all devices that run iOS 8. The Capturino company has relegated Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo to being ineffective players on the global stage, and its by design.July 2011 was a dark day for readers, as Amazon, Nook and Kobo eBook sales were suspended on iOS. The companies all … [Read more...] about Apple is Dominating The eBook Market on iOS
J.K. Rowling Pens Original Short Fiction
In a special Halloween treat for Harry Potter fans, J.K. Rowling’s website pottermore.com will post new original writing on October 31 about the witch and former Hogwarts professor Dolores Umbridge. The character was first introduced to readers in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as the Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic. Umbridge is not only one of the … [Read more...] about J.K. Rowling Pens Original Short Fiction
EA Releases SimCity BuildIt For Android
I have been playing video games for a really long time (longer than I like to admit, truth be told), but few stick out in my mind like Sim City. While it may seem like a rather silly concept, creating cities out of their base elements... decades later, when I drive by a new park, my inner voice says: "parks make people who live near them happier." This lasting addiction (and my … [Read more...] about EA Releases SimCity BuildIt For Android
Blizzard Delays Hearthstone Mobile App Until 2015
Smartphone gamers are going to have to wait a little longer for the popular Hearthstone card game developed by Blizzard. While the PC and iPad editions have been out for a while now, the acclaimed game creators need more time to best accommodate smaller screens (but don't worry, this delay doesn't include Android tablets --that version is still on track to be released by the … [Read more...] about Blizzard Delays Hearthstone Mobile App Until 2015
Audio Experts at Jawbone Launch DROP, Tweet-Based Music App
DROP by Jawbone is a new kind of music app that lets you create and manage playlists using tweets. By inviting you to "drop a beat with a tweet," users of the app can turn choosing the next song on your playlist into a social activity.Inspired by the experiences of Jawbone's audio designer and DJ-in-residence, Austin Soldner, DROP was created: always taking requests, the … [Read more...] about Audio Experts at Jawbone Launch DROP, Tweet-Based Music App
Vatican Library Digitizes 4,400 Ancient Manuscripts and Gives Them Away for Free
The Vatican Apostolic Libraryis now digitizing its valuable ancient religious manuscripts and putting them online via its website. All of the content is available for free.The Library was originally founded in 1451 AD and holds over 80,000 manuscripts, prints, drawings, plates and books printed prior to 1500 AD. The titles are all written throughout history by people who … [Read more...] about Vatican Library Digitizes 4,400 Ancient Manuscripts and Gives Them Away for Free
Kobo Releases Massive Update to Current Generation of e-Readers
Kobo has unveiled a brand new firmware update for their compete modern of line of e-readers. This includes the Kobo Glo, Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura HD, and the brand new Kobo Aura H2O. It includes a bevy of enhancements, such as the ability to turn off the X-Ray inspired Beyond the Book. New Touch Zone: The new software adds a fourth option in the Reading Settings menu to … [Read more...] about Kobo Releases Massive Update to Current Generation of e-Readers
Amazon Experiences a $170 Million Loss on Fire Phone
Amazon announced their quarterly results today and the company as a whole has lost $544 million. One of the big proponents to the massive decline in profitability was the Fire Phone. During their earnings conference call for investors, Amazon representatives suggested that they'd be taking a $170 million loss on the phone. This writedown would be "primarily related to Fire … [Read more...] about Amazon Experiences a $170 Million Loss on Fire Phone
Hemingwrite Typewriter May Redefine Writing eBooks
Typewriters burst onto the literary scene in the 1860s's and quickly became indispensable tools for authors to quickly write their next book. They fell out of favor in the 1980's as the world started to embrace digital publishing, which provided the ability to spellcheck their work and send manuscripts quickly to agents and friends. A new product called the Hemingwrite, seeks … [Read more...] about Hemingwrite Typewriter May Redefine Writing eBooks
Microsoft Surface PRO 3 Revenue Hits $900 Million
Microsoft has announced their first quarterly earnings report for 2015 and the Surface 3 tablet is seeing massive success. Surface revenues measured $908 million, which is transforming their hardware division into almost a billion dollar business every three months. The company is also building revenue from phone hardware, taking in $2.6 billion from quarterly handset sales … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface PRO 3 Revenue Hits $900 Million
Adobe No Longer Sending User Data in Clear Text to Their Servers
Adobe came under fire a few weeks ago when news was brought to light that critical user data was being sent to their servers from anyone using Adobe Digital Editions 4. The most important aspect of this story was that it was being done in clear text, with no encryption. Adobe has just patched ADE 4, to solve this issue.Adobe Digital Editions is used by millions of users all … [Read more...] about Adobe No Longer Sending User Data in Clear Text to Their Servers
Amazon Fire TV Now Available in the UK for £79.00
The Amazon Fire TV up until now has been a US exclusive and now the streaming television and app box has just hit the UK. Customers will be able to order it online or found on the shelves of Tesco, Dixons and Argos.Fire TV is a streaming multimedia box that allows users to watch television and movies from the Amazon Instant Video service. It also has a number of apps users … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV Now Available in the UK for £79.00