Amazon is in the process of pushing out a new firmware update to most Kindle Fire tablets and it primarily updates the Silk internet browser. One of the big enhancements is a new color scheme that replaces the darker colors and adds lighter shades of white and grey. There is also better support for multiple tabs open at once.Silk was a major innovation when it was … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire Tablets Get New Silk Upgrade
Archives for September 2015
Hardly Anyone Knows their Library Loans out e-Books
The vast majority of libraries in the United States have an e-book collection. The American Library Association claims that 90% of all branches have one, whereas the Library Journal states this figure is closer to 95%. The larger libraries spend millions of dollars every year, developing their collections, but is this money well spent? Maybe not. Pew Research has said that less … [Read more...] about Hardly Anyone Knows their Library Loans out e-Books
Wattpad Pimps out their Successful Writers with Wattpad Stars
Wattpad has just unveiled a new program that will leverage their most successful writers and contract them out to brands. This is the thought process behind Wattpad Stars.Wattpad has established relationships with some of the worlds top media companies, such as Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox and USA Network. Whenever they need an entry level writer to do something, they … [Read more...] about Wattpad Pimps out their Successful Writers with Wattpad Stars
Amazon Introduces New Fire 5 OS – Bellini
Every year when Amazon refreshes their tablet lineup they always enhance the Android operating system. Unlike devices from Samsung, or Dell Amazon skins the OS, giving customers a very unique experience. Fire OS 5 is based on Android 5.1 and today I will give you a rundown of all the new features.Updated User InterfaceFire OS 5 “Bellini” introduces an updated user … [Read more...] about Amazon Introduces New Fire 5 OS – Bellini
Amazon Announces 4 New Fire Tablets and they are Terrible
Over the past few weeks we have given you a preview about what Amazons new Fire tablets are all about and now we finally have an official announcement. Today, Amazon unveiled 4 new tablets that are fairly modern, but still not as good as last years HDX models.$50 Fire TabletThe seven inch Fire tablet has a resolution of 1024x600 and underneath the hood is a … [Read more...] about Amazon Announces 4 New Fire Tablets and they are Terrible
Download Move to iOS for Android from Good e-Reader
Apple has just released a new app for Android called Move to iOS. The selling point behind this program is being able to establish a connection between your old Android phone or tablet and transfer data such as images, messages, contacts, calendars, internet bookmarks, and email accounts to a new iPhone or iPad. Obviously paid content will not follow you, but the app will add … [Read more...] about Download Move to iOS for Android from Good e-Reader
Apple News Not Available in Canada
Apple started pushing out their latest firmware update out today, in the form of iOS 9. One of the big things that Apple was hyping up almost six months in advance was their News App, which replaces the Apple Newsstand. Sadly, this app is US only and is not available in Canada, something that Apple has failed to mention.Apple disabled the Newsstand as part of the iOS 9 … [Read more...] about Apple News Not Available in Canada
Amazon Prime Now Includes Free Six Month Subscription to Washington Post
Amazon Prime is a fairly compelling value proposition when it comes to all things Amazon. You can read a free e-book every month with the Kindle Lending Library, music and video streaming in addition to free two day shipping. Amazon has just introduced a new reason to subscribe to Prime, a free six month subscription to the Washington Post.In 2013 Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Now Includes Free Six Month Subscription to Washington Post
iOS 9 Now Available for iPhone and iPad
Apple is pushing out iOS 9 for the iPhone and iPad and this update is perfect for people who read. One of the exciting elements on the iPad is that you can enjoy split screen view, which means you can have the Kindle app open and a dedicated dictionary app. The possibilities of having multiple reading apps open is fairly compelling. In addition you can now checkout Apple News, … [Read more...] about iOS 9 Now Available for iPhone and iPad
Amazon Plans to Release 4 Fire Tablets and Kindle Voyage 2
Amazon is planning on releasing four new Fire Tablets and the Kindle Voyage 2 e-reader this week. The company is gearing up to dominate the low-end spectrum with an upcoming $50 six inch tablet. They also have a 7, 8 and 10 inch model in the works, according to leaked photos on the main Amazon server. All of these tablets will be running a new version of the Fire OS that will … [Read more...] about Amazon Plans to Release 4 Fire Tablets and Kindle Voyage 2
Leaked Photo Shows a New 10 Inch Amazon Fire Tablet
Amazon is expected to announce four new tablets and a second generation Kindle Voyage this week and we finally have a high resolution image that is showing off their upcoming 10 inch model.As you can see from the photograph, Amazon has tremendously redesigned the UI of the homescreen, removing the carousal that has been the bane of many users for a number of years. Instead, … [Read more...] about Leaked Photo Shows a New 10 Inch Amazon Fire Tablet
Kobo Touch 2.0 vs Kobo Glo HD e-Reader Comparison
The Kobo Glo HD was released earlier in the year, and people were really attracted to the high resolution reading experience. It is device is comparable to the 3rd generation Kindle Paperwhite, except with Kobo you can do more advanced things like load in your own fonts and have more flexibility in crafting your own unique reading experience. The only other device to be … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch 2.0 vs Kobo Glo HD e-Reader Comparison
Teenagers Resist the Sirens Call of Reading
When it comes to reading in the digital format, there are no surprises that adults and the elderly are reading the most. Teenagers on the other hand are simply not reading for pleasure anymore.A recent study conducted by Nielsen has proclaimed that 54% of USA adults currently read eBooks. Not only is digital on the rise but overall the average person is reading more books … [Read more...] about Teenagers Resist the Sirens Call of Reading
How to get e-book discounts when you buy print
Many serious readers have gravitated towards e-books when the original Kindle was released in 2007. Over the last eight years many companies have begun to offer a wider variety of choice when it comes to hunting around for deals or participating in alternative ecosystems. There is a large segment of people who read both print and digital, with few discounts available when you … [Read more...] about How to get e-book discounts when you buy print