Google Read Along is a new Android app that is geared towards elementary students. There is a reading buddy that will listen to your child read out loud and offer them help if they start to struggle with a word of phrase. To keep kids engaged and monitor their progress, the app challenges them to word games for the chance to win in-app rewards between readings.Google has … [Read more...] about Google Read Along helps kids read books during the pandemic
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Supernote releases Android App to read your digital notes
Supernote is one of the best new brands when it comes to e-notes or digital note taking devices. They have two products in their modern portfolio, the Supernote A5, which features a 10.3 inch display and the Supernote A6, which has a 7.8 inch screen. Both of these devices come with a standard stylus, but Supernote also has a premium line called the Heart of Metal, which we … [Read more...] about Supernote releases Android App to read your digital notes
5 Ingenious Apps That Help You Manage Your Day
These days, no matter what the task is, we can usually respond with the words, “there’s an app for that.” Regardless if it’s cleaning and cooking or corporate decision-making, someone will have designed a useful tool to help you organise your day more efficiently and productively, leaving you more time to achieve your goals. And it’s worth it, even if those goals are something … [Read more...] about 5 Ingenious Apps That Help You Manage Your Day
Google Play had 116 billion downloads in 2019
Google Play had a massive year when it came to digital downloads on e-readers, smartphones and tablets. There were over 116 billion app downloads on Google Play, which sets an all-time record. The other big thing that occured in 2019 was the release of Android 10, which was built around three important themes. First, Android 10 is shaping the leading edge of mobile innovation … [Read more...] about Google Play had 116 billion downloads in 2019
Good e-Reader Store launches new Android App
The Good e-Reader Store now has a companion app for Android. It provides an optimized shopping experience for your phone or tablet. You can buy e-readers, cases, screen protectors, stylus or tablets, right on the app. You can also register an account, so you can track your order and view its progress. It is available right now via Google Play.Good e-Reader is the leading … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Store launches new Android App
Overdrive Libby introduces Dark Mode on Android and iOS
Overdrive has just updated their Libby app with dark mode support for Android 10 and iOS 13. Dark mode replaces the white background aspects with black, reducing the strain on your eyes. You’ll see these improvements throughout the browsing experience, on your shelf, and while enjoying your borrowed books and audiobooks.Apple says 50% of its iPhones are already running on … [Read more...] about Overdrive Libby introduces Dark Mode on Android and iOS
Android 10 GO is perfect for e-readers
Android Go was released in 2018 and targeted entry level smartphones in developing worlds. Google says that 1,600 Android Go devices released by 500 manufacturers across more than 180 countries have been released in the past 14 months. This OS is perfect for e-readers because running the full version of Android, which everyone does, depletes battery life, because of all of the … [Read more...] about Android 10 GO is perfect for e-readers
StorySign turns books into sign language
Storysign is an an app available for Android and iOS. It translates children’s books into American Sign Language, the world’s most popular version and used by deaf people in the US and Canada. This app was created by Huawei in partnership with Penguin Random House.There are approximately 32 million deaf children globally and many struggle to learn to read, often due to a … [Read more...] about StorySign turns books into sign language
Good e-Reader App Store downloads are working again
The Good e-Reader Android and Blackberry App Store had a few serious bugs in the past few weeks and users were unable to download content on the web or via our Android and E Ink app clients. This occurred during our transition from the old server to the new one. We would like to announce that all of the apps are downloading properly once again.The App store was launched in … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader App Store downloads are working again
Microsoft combats fake news with Edge Browser for Android and iOS
Microsoft has just unveiled a new feature for the Edge browser called NewsGuard. The company explained the concept by saying "NewsGuard uses journalism to fight false news, misinformation, and disinformation. Our trained analysts, who are experienced journalists, research online news brands to help readers and viewers know which ones are trying to do legitimate journalism—and … [Read more...] about Microsoft combats fake news with Edge Browser for Android and iOS
Google Play Books has been redesigned
Google has updated Play Books with a new material design that makes it look more minimalist and streamlined. The redesign is mainly all about aesthetics, the iconography is now hollow, backgrounds are mostly white, and fonts have been replaced with Google/Product Sans. The carousel on the home screen is now smaller and more compact and this change also is applicable to the … [Read more...] about Google Play Books has been redesigned
