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 you find your next favorite book through the knowledge and … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Browsery for Android Now Available
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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 Store. Google Arcore - Google released augmented reality … [Read more...] about Top Android Apps of the Week – Feb 26
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 Android (4.1 and up) and iOS. In an email to beta … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Releases Browsery – A Book Discovery Social Network
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 you're interested in participating and can't wait to share a … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is developing a new e-reading app
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 paltry $5.9 billion in revenue. Apple continues to be the … [Read more...] about Google Android experiences more downloads, but Apple is still King
Facebook Messenger Kids Now Available on Fire Tablets
Facebook Messenger Kids debuted on Android last year and it is now available on the Amazon App Store for Fire tablets. The App is geared towards young ones who are 13 years and younger, and it allows them to have access to a lot of Messenger's regular features in a more secure environment. They can send GIFs, use stickers to add to photos or even group chat. One of the most … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger Kids Now Available on Fire Tablets
Android Pay and Google Wallet merged into Google Pay
Google is fragmented when it comes to paying for things online. If you have purchased an ebook, entered your payment information in Chrome or purchased something in a store - you know what I am talking about. Google has announced that they are merging Android Pay and Google Wallet, into a single brand: Google Pay. With Google Pay, it’ll be easier for you to use the payment … [Read more...] about Android Pay and Google Wallet merged into Google Pay
Kindle for Android Now Supports 5 New Indian Dictionaries
The Amazon Kindle e-reading app for Android has just received a new update that adds five new Indian dictionaries. This includes Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, and Malayalam. You can also remove items from the Home view, simply long tap on a book cover you own to hide it from your Home. Additionally Amazon now remembers your recent searches in an ebook, so you can quickly … [Read more...] about Kindle for Android Now Supports 5 New Indian Dictionaries
Overdrive Libby and Inkitt on Google Play Top Apps of the Year
There are two e-reader apps on the Google Play Top Apps of the Year and they are both under the Hidden Gems category. Overdrive Libby is one of the apps on the list and the other is a relatively unknown; Inkitt – Free Fiction Books, Novels & Stories. Overdrive Libby came out in 2016 and the app was designed to play audiobooks and read e-books. It can access multiple … [Read more...] about Overdrive Libby and Inkitt on Google Play Top Apps of the Year
Pocket Now Allows You to Highlight Text
Pocket, the popular read it later app has just added a feature that almost every e-reader app has offered in the last decade, highlights. Simply long-press on any text in Pocket to start your selection, and then expand to include the entire word, phrase, or section that you’d like to highlight. Then, tap the Highlight button. Highlighting in Pocket has two tiers: Free and … [Read more...] about Pocket Now Allows You to Highlight Text