Amazon offers two different variants of Kindle e-readers for internet access, WIFI and a cellular model. One of the benefits a cellular connection allows for the purchase of audiobooks and ebooks outside of a wireless access point and customers don't have to pay for monthly access. The vast majority of Kindle readers only support the 3G network in the United States. Starting … [Read more...] about Kindle 3G e-readers will stop working in 2022 in the US
UK Government approves S&S and Penguin Random House Merger
The Competition and Markets Authority in the United Kingdom has approved the merger of S&S by Penguin Random House. They acknowledge that PHR controls 30% of all books sold and S&S only has 5% market share, so the CMA believes that the Parties do not compete particularly closely with each other and that the Merged Entity will face sufficient remaining constraints … [Read more...] about UK Government approves S&S and Penguin Random House Merger
iReader XS Pro is a Kindle Oasis Killer
iReader is going to be releasing a brand new e-reader, that has the same design as the Amazon Kindle Oasis. Unlike the Kindle, the XS Pro has a WACOM layer and ships with a stylus, so you can take notes, edit and sign PDF files. It is also running Android, but it is currently unknown if you can sideload in your own apps. Compared to the Kindle, the iReader has a faster … [Read more...] about iReader XS Pro is a Kindle Oasis Killer
Amazon adds Audible Immersion reading on Continuous Scroll
Amazon has just updated the Kindle app for the iPhone and introduced two new quality of life features for those of you that read digital comics or use Audible Immersion Reading. You can now listen to audiobooks from Audible and have the text highlighted while continuous scrolling, in the past, the system only worked if you were taking advantage of page turns, the normal way. … [Read more...] about Amazon adds Audible Immersion reading on Continuous Scroll
Does Android need a tablet-specific version similar to iPadOS?
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