Kobo Plus is the company's unlimited ebook subscription platform that is only available in the Netherlands. Kobo has just added audiobooks to the mix and has introduced a few new tiers. Kobo has always treated Plus as a testbed for an eventual rollout into other countries.You can subscribe to the unlimited ebook … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus introduces audiobooks
Kobo e-reader news
Looking for a new ebook to read? Kobo has you covered
The Kobo Emerging Writer Prize has been an ongoing thing for the past five years. The longlist is quite massive, but the way they conduct the shortlist is quite interesting. They analyze the completion rates, customer ratings and and tally up the number of reviews. If you are looking to read a new ebook this weekend, … [Read more...] about Looking for a new ebook to read? Kobo has you covered
Kobo Clara HD and Kobo Aura 2 on sale in the US
The Kobo Clara HD and Aura 2 are on sale in the United States. You can purchase the Clara HD on the Kobo website and Walmart for $99 and the Aura 2 is available for $79 on both of those sites. This is the first time that these models have been discounted since before Christmas 2018.The Clara HD features an E-Ink … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD and Kobo Aura 2 on sale in the US
Kobo solves a number of WIFI bugs in latest firmware update
Kobo has just released a new firmware update (4.13.12638) for all of the e-readers they currently support. The devices now support a traditional Chinese layout and new custom font, which is useful since Kobo is sold in Taiwan. You will now be notified if you are connected to your Wifi network, but cannot access Kobo's … [Read more...] about Kobo solves a number of WIFI bugs in latest firmware update
Kobo Insiders want a color e-reader that can play audiobooks
Kobo Insiders is an invite only program where people who buy a ton of ebooks and have a history of purchasing multiple e-readers congregate. There are discussion areas that talk about various aspects of the Kobo business, such as e-readers, ebooks, Super Points and what ebooks they are reading. Kobo has just issued … [Read more...] about Kobo Insiders want a color e-reader that can play audiobooks
Kobo WIFI support officially ends today
The Kobo WIFI was the second e-reader that Kobo ever made and it is officially discontinued today. It will no longer be able to access the online bookstore, so new titles cannot be purchased. There will also be no firmware updates ever again for this device. Although ebooks you currently have on the WIFI will … [Read more...] about Kobo WIFI support officially ends today
The Sony PRS-T1, PRS-T2 and PRS-T3 has reached end-of-life
Sony was one of the earliest entrants to the world of e-readers and they released over a dozen models over the years. In 2014 the company exited the commercial sector and sold their customers to Kobo, which helped the Canadian company secure over 400,000 new users. Kobo issued an update for the Sony e-readers that were … [Read more...] about The Sony PRS-T1, PRS-T2 and PRS-T3 has reached end-of-life
Kobo Mini receives mandatory software update
The Kobo Mini has just received a mandatory software update and it must be installed by February 28, 2019. Without this update, the Kobo Mini eReader will no longer be able to exit the setup process after a factory reset is performed. If you are unable to do this before February 28, you will need to install the update … [Read more...] about Kobo Mini receives mandatory software update
The Kobo WIFI E-Reader is losing access to the Kobo Bookstore
One of the big reasons why Kobo has been successful is because they have always supported their old e-readers with modern firmware updates. The Kobo WIFI was the second e-reader Kobo produced and it was released in 2010, this device has received a multitude of updates over the years but it has official reached the end … [Read more...] about The Kobo WIFI E-Reader is losing access to the Kobo Bookstore
Kobo Arc and ARC HD receiving mandatory firmware update
Kobo released the ARC tablet in 2012 and an HD model the next year. Some people are still using them today or buying one from an online marketplace for the very first time. Kobo has stated that "Your Kobo Arc tablet requires a mandatory software update by February 28, 2019. To stay aligned with global internet security … [Read more...] about Kobo Arc and ARC HD receiving mandatory firmware update
The Kobo Aura One is discontinued
Kobo has discontinued the Kobo Aura One e-reader. It is out of stock on the company's own website and all of their retail partners in Canada, EU and United States are no longer carrying it. This e-reader has basically been replaced by the Kobo Forma.The Aura One was the largest e-reader that Kobo ever produced and … [Read more...] about The Kobo Aura One is discontinued
The Kobo Clara HD and Tolino Shine 3 have the same hardware
The Kobo Clara HD and the Tolino Shine 3 have the exact same hardware. This is no coincidence, because Kobo is now responsible for designing the hardware for all Tolino e-readers. Deutsche Telecom sold Kobo their stake in the Tolino Alliance in late 2017. The software for Tolino e-readers is the same and it uses … [Read more...] about The Kobo Clara HD and Tolino Shine 3 have the same hardware
