Two weeks ago we launched a project to help people with no official Google Android Market access through a new web based alternative, the Good e-Reader Android App Store! We are happy to report that we have hit 150 apps for you to download totally free!The premise of our store is to give users who have the Kindle Fire, Nook Color, Kobo Vox, and other popular Android driven … [Read more...] about The Good e-Reader Android App Store Hits a New Milestone
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Nook Simple Touch Now Has the Ability to Use an External Keyboard
The Nook Simple Touch Reader is one of the most popular ebook readers in the USA and now has new-found abilities. An enterprising coder from popular forum XDA Developers by the name of verygreen tapped into the existing Kernal that supports USB Host Mode. This allowed him to attach a keyboard and mp3 player or other low powered devices to interact with the NST. Although this … [Read more...] about Nook Simple Touch Now Has the Ability to Use an External Keyboard
Graphicly Self-Publishing Comic Book Tools in Development
Have you ever wanted to develop and distribute your own comic book? Many talented artists the world over want to create the next Batman or Wolverine and now your dream is closer to reality. San Francisco based comic book company Graphicly has developed a new set of tools that will make the process of creating and distributing comic books easier than ever.Graphicly currently … [Read more...] about Graphicly Self-Publishing Comic Book Tools in Development
350,000 Textbooks Downloaded via iBooks in 3 Days
Last week Apple unveiled its ambitious digital textbook platform integrated into the new iBooks ecosystem. Major publishers signed up and have been working with Apple for some time, ironing out the kinks before the project went live on Thursday. Since then, over 350,000 digital textbooks have been downloaded, according to Global Equities Research.Not only is Apple making a … [Read more...] about 350,000 Textbooks Downloaded via iBooks in 3 Days
KAIST ITC Demonstrates a New Smart E-Book Interface
The Kaist Institute of Information Technology Convergence in South Korea has put together an impressive new ebook reading experience using the Apple API. They have developed a new e-reading application that will take books to a new level. It has the unique ability to quickly flip ten to twenty pages forward in the publication in one simple gesture. Speaking of gestures, they … [Read more...] about KAIST ITC Demonstrates a New Smart E-Book Interface
Thorsten Heins Is the New CEO of RIM
The age of the dual CEO of Waterloo based Research in Motion is officially over with Thorsten Heins taking over the reigns of the ailing company. In 2011, the stock has dwindled and most of the company's brightest talent has jumped ship.Mike Lazaridis, former Co-Chair and Co-CEO, has become Vice Chair of RIM's Board and Chair of the Board's new Innovation Committee. As Vice … [Read more...] about Thorsten Heins Is the New CEO of RIM
Results of the Amazon Kindle Fire Survey
RBC Financial Groups has released data on a monumental survey they recently did on the habits of Kindle Fire Owners. The company today posted a ton of slides on a myriad of factors and what people actually do with their tablet. Most industry executives including the VP of Barnes and Noble said the Kindle Fire was nothing less then a media consumption device where people only … [Read more...] about Results of the Amazon Kindle Fire Survey
Apple allows indie authors to make their own ebooks with iBooks Author
I reported a few weeks ago that Apple was working on a new way for authors to publish and submit content to the Apple iBooks ecosystem and it looks like I was right. The company announced today a new platform launching called iBooks Author which gives companies the ability to self-publish their own books.Starting today a new program called iBooks Author is launching via MAC … [Read more...] about Apple allows indie authors to make their own ebooks with iBooks Author
How to load Android Apps on your Amazon Kindle Fire
The Amazon Kindle Fire has been one of the companies greatest success stories and you have the ability to watch videos, play games, read books and much more. If you live in the USA the going is good and you can tap into Amazon's extensive APP Market to get extra programs. If you live outside of that country there is noway to currently get new programs for your device. Recently … [Read more...] about How to load Android Apps on your Amazon Kindle Fire
How to load Android Apps on your Kobo Vox
The Kobo Vox e-reader is the companies first Android tablet and with that operating systems comes a ton of flexibility. You can install your own alternative reading apps like Kindle, Nook, and Sony to read books via other companies. You can also install your own 3rd party applications like FBReader, Aldiko, and Moon+ Reader. With these programs you have the ability to load in … [Read more...] about How to load Android Apps on your Kobo Vox
Amazon Kindle Fire VS. Kyobo Mirasol e-Reader
Welcome to another exclusive Good e-Reader Video Comparison! Today we evaluate the core differentiations between the Amazon Kindle Fire and the Kyobo Mirasol e-Readers.The Kindle Fire and Kyobo Mirasol are both Android driven tablets that are billed as e-readers. There are many similarities between the two devices and many differences. This video battles these two devices … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire VS. Kyobo Mirasol e-Reader
Bas Group purchases Endless Ideas and Bebook
We reported a few weeks ago that Endless Ideas the parent company of Dutch e-reader company Bebook, has gone bankrupt. They were unable to compete in the Western European e-Reader industry and purchased too many units from suppliers which contributed towards a bloated inventory. Bas Group has come to the rescue and purchased all of the companies assets and will now be promoting … [Read more...] about Bas Group purchases Endless Ideas and Bebook
Android Apps for your Kobo Vox, Kindle Fire and Pandigital Novel
The Good e-Reader App Store continues to be a huge success for us and the reason is the lack of applications on your Android e-Readers. The Kobo Vox, Pandigital Novel, Micro Cruz, Nook Color and many other devices have a limited selection of content. Many of these devices do not even have a app store loaded on your tablet or e-reader to get your essential tools and programs. In … [Read more...] about Android Apps for your Kobo Vox, Kindle Fire and Pandigital Novel