Rumor has it that Samsung is keen to offload its Liquavista acquisition to Amazon for an amount that is not likely to exceed $100 million. The move comes in the wake of the South Korean manufacturer shifting its focus increasingly towards tablet computers and smartphones, while dedicated ebook reading devices aren't as lucrative. Samsung had acquired the Netherlands based … [Read more...] about Rumor: Samsung Attempting to Sell Off Liquavista to Amazon
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Google Developing Unified Chat Service ‘Babble’
The next time we are in a babbling mood, Google would like us to be doing so via its Babble service, which is nothing but a grand amalgamation of all its diverse messenger platforms now in operation. These include the likes of Google Talk, Google+ Messenger, and Google Voice. This should help the company put up a better competitor to the likes of the BlackBerry Messenger or the … [Read more...] about Google Developing Unified Chat Service ‘Babble’
Google Nexus 7 vs Barnes and Noble Nook HD
The Google Nexus 7 and Barnes and Noble Nook HD are two devices that most people who want to read ebooks think about buying. You can go with the software agnostic approach of the Nexus, where you have tons of options on who you want to deal with, or you can instead go with the closed ecosystem with Barnes and Noble, whose sole premise is the reading experience. Both bring some … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 vs Barnes and Noble Nook HD
Netflix Now Available for the Blackberry Z10
If you are a Blackberry Playbook or Z10 owner, the most sought after video streaming app everyone wants is Netflix. It has not been possible to even stream videos from the website because Netflix put a physical block on accessing the content, until now! Today, Good e-Reader is proud to bring the only working copy of Netlfix exclusively for the Blackberry Z10. This working … [Read more...] about Netflix Now Available for the Blackberry Z10
WhatsApp Messenger Beta Released for the Blackberry Z10
WhatsApp Messenger continues to be one of the most popular messaging clients in the world. Instead of using your voice minutes to chat with your friends, you can instead use your data plan. The app allows you to send video, images, and voice notes to your friends and contacts. Today, we are proud to offer the beta version for the Blackberry Z10! The Native WhatsApp Messenger … [Read more...] about WhatsApp Messenger Beta Released for the Blackberry Z10
Google Nexus 7 Review
The Google Nexus 7 is one of the only pure vanilla Android tablets on the market and boasts a bevy of hardware enhancements that put most other devices to shame. One of the benefits of buying this edition over the Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD is the fact you aren't locked into one particular ecosystem. How does this tablet rank against the competition and is it a viable … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 Review
Instagram Now Available for the Blackberry Z10
Instagram, the popular photo sharing service, has finally come to the Blackberry Z10 BB10 smartphones. This is the only known working copy right now and is not an official release. This is an Android conversion and is verified to work only on the Z10 and NOT the Playbook. One of the only bugs right now is that you cannot create an account, but have to log into an existing one. … [Read more...] about Instagram Now Available for the Blackberry Z10
Over 1 Billion eTextbooks Downloaded from iTunes U
iTunes U was launched as a dedicated app last year with the launch of the iPad 3. This portal garners educational content from established companies and also self-published works. Apple announced recently that the service has seen over one billion downloads and over 60% of them originate from outside the US. iTunes U originally launched in 2005 with a partnership with … [Read more...] about Over 1 Billion eTextbooks Downloaded from iTunes U
Fujitsu Demos Unique Virtual KeyBoard Tech at the MWC
Watching someone typing on a plain table surface with a tablet recording the keystrokes is an unbelievable experience. However, if Fujitsu has got it right, this may be the future of data input with tablet devices. The entire setup lacks any special hardware units (especially not a keyboard). Instead, the magic lies in the software and the way it translates finger movements … [Read more...] about Fujitsu Demos Unique Virtual KeyBoard Tech at the MWC
Barnes and Noble Nook HD and HD+ Bluetooth Speaker Out Soon
Barnes and Noble has not really developed many accessories for its line of tablets, but we should see a new wireless speaker very soon. The largest bookstore chain the USA has just had its first wireless Bluetooth speaker pass the FCC. This will allow you to take advantage of better audio capabilities when listening to music, audiobooks, or a myriad of other things with your … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook HD and HD+ Bluetooth Speaker Out Soon