It was in September 2019 that the iPad got its own dedicated OS – the iPadOS - for the first time ever. This sort of marks a coming of age for the world's most sought-after tablet device, almost a decade after it was first introduced back in April 2010. Prior to that, it continued with the iOS software which was primarily designed for the iPhone.That said, the iPadOS still … [Read more...] about Does Android need a tablet-specific version similar to iPadOS?
Android users will be able to turn off app tracking by end-2021
With Apple setting the ball rolling on making privacy almost uncompromisable for iOS users with its App Tracking Transparency feature, Google too has announced something similar that would make Android users off bound of advertisers.The feature, though similar in scope to that of Apple's App Tracking Transparency differs a bit when it comes to the actual … [Read more...] about Android users will be able to turn off app tracking by end-2021
New Lenovo ThinkBook Plus 2 offers a 12 inch Secondary E Ink display
Lenovo has launched a clutch of new laptops in China that are part of its ThinkBook series. Specifically, it is the ThinkBook 13x, ThinkBook 14p, ThinkBook 16p, and the ThinkBook Plus 2 that the company introduced though it is the ThinkBook Plus 2 that happens to be the more unique offering thanks to an additional E Ink display that it comes with. The touch-sensitive E Ink … [Read more...] about New Lenovo ThinkBook Plus 2 offers a 12 inch Secondary E Ink display
Amazon is promoting ebook cover art on Kindle Product Page
Amazon recently introduced an ebook cover art feature for most Kindle e-readers. When the device is sleeping or displaying the lock screen, it will display the cover image of the book you are currently reading. This system only works for Kindles that are not enrolled in the Special Offers Program. Amazon is now promoting this in all of their Kindle product pages, although the … [Read more...] about Amazon is promoting ebook cover art on Kindle Product Page
Kobo Elipsa will not have audio functionality at launch
The Kobo Elipsa is a new digital note taking tablet and e-reader that will be released at the end of June. Many sources in the company have disclosed to Good e-Reader that pre-orders are off the charts. What is even more unexpected is that despite the device having Bluetooth, the Elipsa will not have audiobook functionality at launch, nor will you be able to connect up … [Read more...] about Kobo Elipsa will not have audio functionality at launch
Scribd is now available on Apple Watch
Scribd is one of the best unlimited platforms for audiobooks and they have just created a new app for the Apple Watch. This gives active people the ability to connect up their headphones or earbuds via Bluetooth and listen to audiobooks while walking, running and jogging. Ideally, in order for this to work without a phone, you would need a 3rd generation Apple Watch or newer, … [Read more...] about Scribd is now available on Apple Watch
E Ink Corp. now the owners of its South Hadley manufacturing facility
E Ink Corp. is finally going to be the owners of the manufacturing facility in South Hadley that it has been operating for over a decade now. Specifically, E Ink has been the lessee of the manufacturing plant since 2009 but is now the owner as it looks to further expand operations in the plant. The company, in fact, purchased three properties each valued at $3.5 million.The … [Read more...] about E Ink Corp. now the owners of its South Hadley manufacturing facility
New iPad Pro with Apple M1 CPU can spare only 5G RAM for apps
The new Apple iPad Pro with an M1 processor and 16 gigs of memory for the top model should be a performance beast. Or so thought many though surprisingly, Apple isn't making available all that memory to the apps. Instead, it is a rather puny 5 GB that the developers have at their disposal for their apps to work with.As the developer of the design app Artstudio Pro revealed, … [Read more...] about New iPad Pro with Apple M1 CPU can spare only 5G RAM for apps
Audiobooks generated $2.1 Billion in 2020
Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in digital publishing. The format has been growing by double digits for the past nine years and 2020 was no different. Last year, US publishers collectively generated over $2.1 billion dollars in sales. More than 71,000 audiobooks were published, which was a 39% growth over 2019, the largest growth in new titles since 2015, and the … [Read more...] about Audiobooks generated $2.1 Billion in 2020
Amazon Prime Day is June 21st
Amazon has just announced that Prime Day will occur on June 21st to June 2nd. The company is holding it early this year, so they can encourage people to buy things, before they go on summer vacation. Kindle e-readers will likely all be heavily discounted, the entry level Kindle and Paperwhite will enjoy significant savings.Don’t Miss Out on Prime Day Savings48-Hours … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Day is June 21st
Remarkable 2 vs the Kobo Elipsa
The Remarkable 2 has quickly become one of the most endearing digital note taking devices. The company has a complete line of accessories, such as a premium stylus and different cases. The product has been on the market since early last year and many users love the distraction free writing experience. The Kobo Elipsa is a new product that pulls double duty, it is a fully … [Read more...] about Remarkable 2 vs the Kobo Elipsa
