There is no dearth of quality e-book reading apps available online. The apps that are available for both the Android and iOS platforms allow for listening to audiobooks as well as reading e-books or other digital content. The apps usually support almost all file formats, or at least the more popular ones so that users get to read most of all that they wish to go through, which … [Read more...] about Best e-book and audiobook reading apps for Android and iOS
Webtoon Sales in Japan Crosses 10 Billion Yen in August
Naver said it sold more than 10 billion yen - about $69.8 million - worth of webtoons and e-books in Japan in August. As the publication Korea JoongAng Daily reported, this makes for a significant development considering that this is the first time that Naver's e-book and webtoon sales have crossed the 10 billion yen mark. The company's surge in revenue is being attributed to … [Read more...] about Webtoon Sales in Japan Crosses 10 Billion Yen in August
Spotify to start audiobook service soon
Spotify Chief Financial Officer Paul Vogel said they are in the process of launching their audiobook business soon. However, as The Hollywood Reporter stated, it is going to be a trial and test phase initially before the company commits full-time to audiobooks. "It's going to come out reasonably soon, but I would say don't expect that to be the last change or improvement we … [Read more...] about Spotify to start audiobook service soon
The Amazon Kindle is on sale for $14 via Woot
Here is your chance to pick up a Kindle or a Fire tablet at super affordable prices thanks to a new sale at Woot. Among the highlights of the sale include a 2017 model Amazon Fire tablet for as low as just $14. Of course, there are strings attached, since it is a refurbished tablet that you will be getting for that price. Still, a proper tablet with the high-quality standards … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle is on sale for $14 via Woot
Kindle’s long-lasting battery vs smartphone’s fast-charging tech
One of the biggest positives of the Kindle e-reader is its long battery life. It is measured in weeks instead of the days or even hours that many of the latest generation smartphones often tend to last. Unfortunately, this can be especially true of flagship phones where the myriad of features and conveniences can be counterproductive in that they end up draining the battery … [Read more...] about Kindle’s long-lasting battery vs smartphone’s fast-charging tech
Here is how you buy books on the Kindle
The Kindle e-reader is designed to replace paper books. Towards that, the E Ink display offers a feel that is the closest it can be to print on paper on a digital device. Then there also are a host of other convenient features that can make an e-reader an ideal replacement for paper books. Not surprisingly, the method to add books to the Kindle device is as easy as it can get. … [Read more...] about Here is how you buy books on the Kindle
What are the best Accessibility features on the Kindle?
The Kindle Paperwhite is one of the best e-readers in the world. It has a brilliant E Ink display with excellent contrast, the backlight allows for uniform illumination of the display while performance too is fast enough to not make one feel stuck at any point in time. Then it is quite affordable too. However, not many might be knowing the e-reader comes with some nice … [Read more...] about What are the best Accessibility features on the Kindle?
Things to do before you give away or sell your Kindle
The Amazon Kindle devices are built to last long. Many also develop a bonding with their Kindle devices and are known to hang on with their Kindles which are several generations old. However, on the other hand, if you are looking to get rid of your Kindle, here is what you need to do before handing it down to the new owner. Erase the Kindle of its existing data Go to the … [Read more...] about Things to do before you give away or sell your Kindle
Boox Tab 8 is getting rave reviews. Boox Tab 10, Tab 13 in the works
Onyx Boox launched the new Boox Tab 8 just weeks back. Also, while there are reports of the Boox Tab 8 being part of a series that also includes the Tab 10 and the Tab 13 devices as well, the Tab 8 has been making waves in the market with its excellent performance and enhanced readability. The company is in fact claiming its new Tab 8 device brings about a paradigm shift in … [Read more...] about Boox Tab 8 is getting rave reviews. Boox Tab 10, Tab 13 in the works