Kobo is now displaying advertisements on most of their e-readers when they come out of sleep mode. A full page advert is now showing up that prompts users to subscribe to Kobo Plus and lets them know about the free 30 day trial. This ad shows up no matter if WIFI is turned on or turned off, since the image is being pulled from the device and not the internet. This is the first … [Read more...] about Kobo is now displaying advertisements on their e-readers
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The Kobo Elipsa and Clara HD are on sale
This summer there have been non-stop deals for people who want to buy an e-reader for the first time or upgrade an older device to something brand new. Amazon has run a copious amount of deals that culminated with Prime Day. Kobo, has also had the odd deal here and there, but they are running a new sales promotion for the Kobo Elipsa, which is their flagship digital note taker … [Read more...] about The Kobo Elipsa and Clara HD are on sale
Kobo e-readers can now change font size with gestures
Kobo has just issued a new firmware update for most of their modern e-readers. The new 4.33.19759 build can now change your font size by using the pinch gesture - As you pinch, a circular preview window appears, allowing you to see the font size as you adjust it. As you pinch, a circular preview window will appear to allow you to see the font size as you adjust it. Once you are … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers can now change font size with gestures
Kobo Libra 2 and Kobo Sage on sale for Prime Day
Kobo is having a big sale for Prime Day on Amazon. What is most surprising is that the Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2 are the only two models that have discounts and these are their latest generation devices, which makes it very compelling. The Kobo Sage is likely their flagship e-reader right now and it has the latest generation E INK Carta 1200 e-paper technology. The list price … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra 2 and Kobo Sage on sale for Prime Day
Rakuten Kobo Expands further into Italy with audiobooks and new partnerships
Kobo is expanding further into Italy a brand new partnership with lafeltrinelli.it, IBS.it and Libraccio.it and a whole new Rakuten Kobo ecosystem. This will give booklovers a new opportunity to listen to audiobooks and read ebooks. The new collaboration that will allow Italian book lovers to move easily between the three platforms—gaining access to more stories while enjoying … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo Expands further into Italy with audiobooks and new partnerships
Now is a great time to buy the Kobo Sage e-reader
The Kobo Sage is a premium e-reader that doubles as a digital note taking device, if you buy the Kobo stylus. It came out late last year and the key selling points are the large 8-inch display with 300 PPI. It also is one of the only readers on the market that has an E INK Carta 1200 display panel, which increases performance by 35%. It can also do a solid job at listening to … [Read more...] about Now is a great time to buy the Kobo Sage e-reader
Kobo e-readers make it easier to see books on sale
Kobo has just issued a brand new update for the vast majority of all of their e-readers. Version 4.33.19608 was just released and one of the best new feature is being able to easily determine what books are on sale, so you can save some money. You can now see which books are currently on sale in your Wishlist, the Kobo Store, search results, your recommendations, and on the … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers make it easier to see books on sale
Kobo is giving away 1 free year of VIP Membership
Kobo is running a new promotion, where they are giving away one free year of VIP Membership with the purchase of a Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Sage or Kobo Elipsa. In order to get the free year, the purchase has to be made on the US version of the Kobo website. It is running between May 18 and June 9th, 2022. When you purchase one of these devices, the VIP code will be emailed to you … [Read more...] about Kobo is giving away 1 free year of VIP Membership
Kobo has made improvements to Store, Apps and Web Reader
This Spring, Kobo has made a number of improvements to their shopping experience, their reading apps and the new Web Reader, which allows you to read ebooks in your internet browser. They have also made significant improvements to their software on various Kobo e-readers, such as the Elipsa and Sage. If you wanto to find out the latest new enhancements fixes and new features, … [Read more...] about Kobo has made improvements to Store, Apps and Web Reader
Kobo Libra 2 and Nia on sale for Mother’s Day
Kobo is having their annual Mother's Day Sale. The company is providing substantial savings for customers residing in Canada, the United States and other countries. You can buy them directly on the Kobo website or through a number of their retail distribution partners. Right now, the latest generation Kobo Libra 2 is on sale, in addition to the Nia.The Kobo Libra 2 comes in … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra 2 and Nia on sale for Mother’s Day
PChome 24h and Kobo alliance see 50 percent jump in users
PChome 24h, the popular Taiwan-based e-commerce website that has formed an alliance with Kobo to sell e-books and Kobo e-readers via its site announced a 50 percent jump in the number of registered Kobo members. As the site money.udn reported, this makes for a win-win situation for both parties given the manner each is getting to benefit from the collaboration. The 'Kobo … [Read more...] about PChome 24h and Kobo alliance see 50 percent jump in users
Kobo makes a number of bookstore improvements
Kobo has just issued a new firmware update for most of their e-readers. They have added some store functionality, which should be a welcome improvement. eBooks in the store now include an estimate of how long they typically take to read. Tap on the Details tab to see word count, number of pages, and estimated reading time. You can now scroll the eBooks storefront to see books … [Read more...] about Kobo makes a number of bookstore improvements
Kobo will continue to sell audiobooks and ebooks on Android
There are many audiobook and ebook companies that are disabling in-app purchases on Android. This is primarily due to a new Google Policy that just went into effect for anyone who is making over one million dollars per year. They have upped the commission rate to 30% for every single audiobook or ebook sold through the app and everyone now has use the new Google Play Billing … [Read more...] about Kobo will continue to sell audiobooks and ebooks on Android
Barnes and Noble is disabling Nook ebook purchases on Android
Google Play has changed their app developer terms in early 2022. They currently charge 15% for the first million dollars in revenue and this jumps up to 30%, once the threshold has been met. This means that selling digital content such as audiobooks and ebooks are not financially viable, since they have low profit margins. This is primarily due to companies like Amazon, Barnes … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is disabling Nook ebook purchases on Android