GoodeReader reported yesterday on the iOS launch of Next Issue’s subscription reading service from a number of mainstream publishers. CEO Morgan Guenther spoke to GoodeReader about the original Android launch of the service in April as well as yesterday’s Apple launch for all iPad models. “We’re once again focused on the top-tier premium titles,” said Guenther, “and they’re … [Read more...] about Next Issue Media CEO Morgan Guenther on Subscription-Based Digital Magazines
Tablet PC and E-notebook News
Rumor: Sony Working on a New Tablet
Sony might be developing a successor to its current tablet line-up. Of course, it is too hush-hush right now and the only link that points to just such a possibility is the model number on the FCC listing, which is remarkably close to what the Tablet S used to be referred to during its FCC days. This is too little information to extrapolate any clues about a future tablet from … [Read more...] about Rumor: Sony Working on a New Tablet
New Motorola Tablet Hits FCC
Motorola is working on a new tablet device that has already made it to the FCC. Not much is known right now, other than the fact that it is a 10 inch device. Also, the HC100 (as the tablet is being referred to on the FCC site) is a "Touch Tablet with WiFi." More details are forthcoming. via liliputing … [Read more...] about New Motorola Tablet Hits FCC
JellyBean Will Change Flavor Based on Different Tablet Sizes
While the tech world at large, and Android fans in particular, warmly received Android Jelly Bean, not many knew the OS had a few surprises in store. The latest and greatest Android version so far will have three distinct flavors, one each for the smartphone and two tablet devices of 7 and 10 inches. So as things stand right now, there is the Jelly Bean for smartphones with … [Read more...] about JellyBean Will Change Flavor Based on Different Tablet Sizes
Next Issue Subscription Magazine App Available for iPad
Next Media, the company behind a monthly-fee based subscription service that allowed Android device users to pay on flat fee to read any magazine from a host of publishers, has now incorporated iOS devices into the fold with the launch of its App Store magazine app. By working with Conde Nast, Hearst, Meredith, News Corp, and Time, subscribers now have access to thirty-nine … [Read more...] about Next Issue Subscription Magazine App Available for iPad
How to Load BAR Files on the Blackberry Playbook
The Blackberry Playbook has the the unique ability to load Android apps with the built in emulator. This gives customers the freedom to do business with the Blackberry App World, or load in their own apps! One of the drawbacks of the emulator is that it only accepts BAR files, which are converted Android APK Files. The process of converting files is a bit complicated, so we … [Read more...] about How to Load BAR Files on the Blackberry Playbook
TED Launches Multimedia e-Reading Platform
The widely recognized organization behind “viral web inspiration” TED, developer of TED Talks, is now taking on reading in the digital age with its TED Books platform. The multimedia source, working in conjunction with short-form digital publisher Atavist, will be compatible first for iPad at its July 10th launch, with plans for Android compatibility to follow. While TED has … [Read more...] about TED Launches Multimedia e-Reading Platform
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Now On Sale in Canada for $249
Samsung has lined up a treat for tablet enthusiasts in Canada. The company has just made its Galaxy Tab 2 available to Canadians in both its 7 inch and 10 inch genre, with prices starting at a modest $249 CAD for the 7 inch, which is the same as the US. The price for the 10.1 inch version of the tablet is $349 CAD, though here the price is $50 less than the corresponding price … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Now On Sale in Canada for $249
Panasonic Eluga Live Tablet Reaches FCC
Panasonic has so far been a non-player in the consumer oriented tablet segment. The only offering is the ToughPad, which marks the company's presence in the industrial scene. However, all of that is about to change it seems if a recent listing at the FCC site is to be believed. The FCC site mentions a Panasonic model Eluga Live P-08D, which appears to be a mainstream Android … [Read more...] about Panasonic Eluga Live Tablet Reaches FCC
Amazon May Compete in the Smartphone Segment
With its excellent capabilities in the field of mobile applications and media delivery, it's natural for Amazon to express interest in developing a smartphone device as well. Amazon has kept its strategy simple: first offer a content consumption device, such as the Kindle Fire at cheap rates to rake in buyers in droves and then sell them content (movies, songs, news, and of … [Read more...] about Amazon May Compete in the Smartphone Segment