The Amazon Kindle, Pocketbook and Rakuten Kobo have better value for users who want to read for years to come. E INK technology does not dramatically change every couple of years. I know some Amazon users with 5-6-year-old devices, which are perfectly suitable for their needs. The Kindle and Kobo also have a better software experience; both companies issue firmware updates for … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle and Rakuten Kobo e-readers have better value
Android e-reader
What can Google Android do for e-Readers?
There are two major camps when it comes to e-readers. People who want something that is a dedicated reading device to consume ebooks and those who covet features that multipurpose tablets have, such as games and apps. A Brief History Our reading habits have really changed over the past decade. In 2007, when Amazon released their first generation Kindle, ebooks enjoyed a … [Read more...] about What can Google Android do for e-Readers?
5 steps to secure your Android e-reader
Android devices are used by over 2 billion users in the world and is known as the world’s most popular mobile operating system. One of the best things about Android is their adaptability to multiple hardware manufacturers. With so many different manufacturers and devices available, it is easier to compromise the Android system. e-Readers have become popular again, with new … [Read more...] about 5 steps to secure your Android e-reader
Android e-Readers can no longer access Google Play
Google implemented a new security policy that is preventing users from accessing the Google Play Store on an Android e-reader. Dozens of popular brands in Asia and Europe do not have an official license for Google Play, instead they just load in the framework and the app store. In the past that was enough, but not anymore. If you have an existing e-reader and you have bound … [Read more...] about Android e-Readers can no longer access Google Play
New imcoV6L e-Reader Promotes the Open Android Concept
The vast majority of e-Readers feature a closed software ecosystem that prevents users from installing their own apps. Many devices such as the Sony or Nook line of e-Ink readers all run Android, but provide zero flexibility in this regard. A new e-Reader unveiled at the Frankfurt Book Fair seeks to remedy this situation and provide a truly "open" Android experience. The … [Read more...] about New imcoV6L e-Reader Promotes the Open Android Concept
Bluefire launches new Android e-reader app
Independent booksellers from around the world now have a new Android mobile e-reader app, thanks to the Seattle based company Bluefire Productions that specializes in developing software that allows for creating, sharing, and interacting with digital media. Bluefire Productions is promoting their new e-reader app as a powerful tool designed to provide distribution and … [Read more...] about Bluefire launches new Android e-reader app