Kobo has announced they have signed an exclusive partnership with the Australian bookseller Booktopia. Booktopia and Kobo have released co-branded e-reading apps for Android and iOS and existing customers will be able to login to any Kobo readers, using their existing Booktopia user credentials.In this partnership, Rakuten Kobo and Booktopia will serve readers through a … [Read more...] about Australian bookseller Booktopia partners with Kobo for ebooks
Kobo e-reader news
How to access the secret Kobo developer options
Kobo has a secret developer options that anyone can access on most of their e-readers. It brings back a slew of games and a note taking app. It also has more advanced features such as Large Print Mode, system wide dark mode and a ton of adjustments to edit the LED lights for the color temperature system. You can even adjust the orientation if your device does not have a … [Read more...] about How to access the secret Kobo developer options
The Kobo Forma and Clara HD e-readers are on sale
Kobo is running a sale for Canadian and US customers on their website for the Kobo Forma and the Kobo Clara HD. The Canadian based company hardly ever provides discounts on any of their e-readers directly and normally sales are done through their retail distribution partners and what surprised me about this sale, is that the Forma can be picked up a huge savings, this device is … [Read more...] about The Kobo Forma and Clara HD e-readers are on sale
New Kobo update changes dictionaries and introduces Series View
Kobo has just issued a huge firmware update for the vast majority of their e-readers. The dictionary popup system has been changed and you can also view ebooks in your library that are apart of a series, which helps condense the number of titles that show up. Kobo also introduced new developer features such as games and notes.New Features found in the new 4.20.14601 … [Read more...] about New Kobo update changes dictionaries and introduces Series View
Kobo is now selling refurbished e-readers
Kobo is now selling refurbished e-readers on their website in Canada and the United States. They currently have two different models available, the recently discontinued Kobo Aura Edition 2 and the Kobo Clara HD. You will save around $29 if you decide to buy them used vs. getting them new.Kobo used to only sell refurb devices on Amazon and eBay and they still do to a … [Read more...] about Kobo is now selling refurbished e-readers
Will Kobo release a Forma 2 in 2020?
The Kobo Forma has been on sale in various retailers for the better part of the last few months. This device came out in 2018 and is considered their flagship e-reader. There is a growing contingent of users that are not happy, citing things like uneven lighting and random flickering. The vast majority of people who own one are really happy with it. It is the only model in the … [Read more...] about Will Kobo release a Forma 2 in 2020?
Kobo Forma is on sale at Amazon at a really good price
The Kobo Forma is being sold for $299 at most retailers, such as Indigo, Walmart and the Kobo website. If you are looking to purchase this e-reader, you might want to try Amazon. It is currently available for $235 USD, which is $40 off the regular price.The Kobo Forma came out in 2018 and is their flagship e-reader. You can buy ebooks right from Kobo, borrow ebooks from … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma is on sale at Amazon at a really good price
Kobo has discontinued the Kobo Aura Edition 2
Kobo sells e-readers directly and has a large number of distribution partners. For the past four months the Kobo Aura Edition 2 has been labeled as out of stock on the main Kobo website for both Canada and the United States. It looks like this e-reader is officially discontinued, because it been completely removed from the Kobo website and most of their retail partners, such as … [Read more...] about Kobo has discontinued the Kobo Aura Edition 2
Kobo Forma is on sale in Canada for $299
The Kobo Forma e-reader is the most expensive device that in their modern portfolio. It features a giant eight inch capacitive touchscreen display and has support for Pocket and Overdrive. In Canada, the normal price for the 8GB unit is $349, but Kobo is running a sale where you can now purchase it from their website for $299.99. Chapters Indigo, the largest bookselling chain … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma is on sale in Canada for $299
Kobo boosts performance of PDF files
Kobo has just issued a new firmware update for all of their e-readers, except the Mini. They have increased the performance of PDF files and they now load more quickly. You can now customize the header and footer with information such as viewing page numbers, percent read, time remaining, or turn off the header, footer, or progress bar entirely.Here is the changelog for … [Read more...] about Kobo boosts performance of PDF files
Kobo celebrates 10 year anniversary with an interactive timeline
Kobo is celebrating their 10 year anniversary of selling ebooks and e-readers. The company has just released an interactive timeline that chronicles all of their milestones. If you want to learn about Kobo as a company, Good e-Reader published a very comprehensive analysis in 2018.Amazon is the global number one player when it comes to selling hardware and digital content, … [Read more...] about Kobo celebrates 10 year anniversary with an interactive timeline
Walmart is discounting Kobo ebook gift cards
Walmart is running a sale for Kobo gift cards right now. You can buy a $50 card for $40, so you can save $10. This deal is only available for US residents and can be purchased online and the redemption code is sent via email.This is a very solid deal because the code will basically add $50 worth of credit to your Kobo account and you can purchase any ebooks you want, even … [Read more...] about Walmart is discounting Kobo ebook gift cards
