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
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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 This e-reader has basically been replaced by the Kobo Forma.The Aura One was the largest e-reader that Kobo ever produced and … [Read more...]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
Kobo announces Emerging Writer Prize for Canadian Authors
The Kobo Emerging Writer Prize has been ongoing for the past five years and gives Canadian authors a chance to really get promoted on the Kobo platform and win some money. There are three categories this year; Literary Fiction, Romance, and Non-Fiction. The winning authors will be announced in June and will be awarded … [Read more...] about Kobo announces Emerging Writer Prize for Canadian Authors
Kobo is releasing a new e-reader on Mother’s Day with Audiobook support
Kobo is working on new e-reader that will have audiobook support via Bluetooth. Kobo audiobooks can be purchased on a per title basis, but the platform also offers a subscription system for a monthly fee and it also comes with a 30-day free trial period. Customers will get one credit a month with their subscription and … [Read more...] about Kobo is releasing a new e-reader on Mother’s Day with Audiobook support
Getting started with your new Kobo e-reader
Did you just get a new Kobo ereader as a gift for Christmas or just purchased one for yourself? Kobo is globally recognized as the second most popular brand in the world and their devices are easily accessible at thousands of bookstores. Although Kobo e-readers are not overly complicated, but there are a number of tips … [Read more...] about Getting started with your new Kobo e-reader
Kobo e-readers now get Kobo Forma functionality
Kobo has just issued a new firmware update for their complete lineup of e-readers, and most of the functionality came from the new Kobo Forma. The Kobo firmware 4.12.12111 is compatible with the Kobo Touch, Kobo Glo, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Touch 2.0, Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2, Kobo Aura … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers now get Kobo Forma functionality
2018 Rakuten Kobo Book Report for Canada
The year is almost over and Kobo has just unveiled their annual Book Report, that once again reveals insightful eReading trends from the past year and which stories enthralled booklovers most. This report is applicable exclusively for Canadians.2018 stats about readersCanadians read on the road, with the … [Read more...] about 2018 Rakuten Kobo Book Report for Canada