Amazon has just launched a lite internet browser for emerging markets. The app is less than 2MB and is primarily designed for phones that have a 2G data connection or don't have much internal storage. Amazon is hoping that people download this app instead of other browsers which range from 21MB to 50MB in size and they … [Read more...]
Good e-Reader News Now Available on Android
We have just launched a dedicated news app for Android and it provides a very customizable reading experience. You can save your favorite stories or totally remove the ones you have already read. There is a day and night theme and plenty of font options to enlarge or reduce the size of the text. Good e-Reader News is … [Read more...]
Audio Reader by Good e-Reader Android App Review
The Audio Reader by Good e-Reader turns your ebooks into audiobooks. The narration is brought to you by Amazon Polly, which sounds like Alexa. You can import in ebooks in English or 28 other languages have them read aloud in male and female voices. The TTS system can be turned off and you can use our app has a … [Read more...]
Good e-Reader Launches Audio Reader for Android
Good e-Reader would like to introduce our first major Android app for smartphones and tablets. It is called Audio Reader and it turns any ebook into an audiobook. It reads aloud all of your sideloaded content using Amazon Polly, which is what Alexa is built on. We support 28 different languages and 12 different voices … [Read more...]
New Alexa update for Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 tablets
Starting this week, Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 (2017) owners can enjoy a new way to interact with Alexa on their tablets. Instead of pressing down on the Alexa button, Fire owners can simply use their voice to ask Alexa to play a song, turn off the lights, start or pause a movie. Amazon said to use Alexa hands-free … [Read more...]
Google Audiobooks Unveils a Slew of New Features
Google Audiobooks launched a few months ago to compete against Apple and Audible. Today Google has implemented a few updates to make it even easier to enjoy a great book, whether you like to listen on the go with your phone or at home with the Google Assistant on Google Home. Never lose your place with Smart … [Read more...]
Indigo Reco has been a Dismal Failure
Indigo Books and Music released a social community and book discovery app in 2016 called Reco for iOS. Reco allows you to develop your own book lists for titles you are currently reading and want to read and then share it via social media. Your lists are not just limited to print either, but you can also include ebooks … [Read more...]
Barnes and Noble Browsery for Android Now Available
Barnes and Noble has been beta testing a new Android app for the past three months and it is called Browsery. It is a gathering place for readers who talk about books with the same passion you do. Rooted in the core elements of the Barnes & Noble store experience – browsing, community, and conversation – Browsery helps … [Read more...]
Top Android Apps of the Week – Feb 26
There have been a ton of new Android apps released in the past week issued from major and indie publishers. The big G released an augmented reality and new camera app, and also pushed a major update to Google Assistant Go. All of the apps and games listed below can be downloaded directly from the Good e-Reader App … [Read more...]
Barnes and Noble Releases Browsery – A Book Discovery Social Network
Barnes and Noble is trying to compete against GoodReads with their own ebook discovery and social media network called Browsery. B&N is billing it as "your ultimate destination for book conversation and discovery. Connect with fellow readers with the tap of a button." The app has been released to beta testers today for … [Read more...]
Barnes and Noble is developing a new e-reading app
Barnes and Noble is looking for beta testers for a new e-reading and ebook discovery app for Android and iOS. The company posted a message on Facebook looking for people who read a ton of books to get involved and offer their feedback. The application for the new app is a Google said and it states "We're thrilled … [Read more...]
Google Android experiences more downloads, but Apple is still King
In Q4 2017 Google Android users collectively initiated 19 billion app downloads, which is 145% more than the Apple App Store, which generated over 7.7 billion downloads. Although Android has more downloads, Apple continues to generate more revenue. The App Store accounted for $11.5 billion, while the Play Store saw a … [Read more...]