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?
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Will e-Readers Ever Get the New Android 7.0 Nougat Update?
Google has just released a brand new version of Android today, Android 7.0 Nougat. This OS is being pushed out to modern Nexus devices and other companies will likely update their flagship smartphones and tablets sometime in the near future. Many of the leading e-Readers run Linux, but there are a number of models that run Android. Will digital readers ever get the new update … [Read more...] about Will e-Readers Ever Get the New Android 7.0 Nougat Update?
Moon+ Reader Receives Material Design Update
Many devices are still waiting for their upgrade to Android Lollipop, but apps are starting to roll out new Material Design updates in full-force. Among those with a new look and feel is the Moon+ Reader. Moon+ Reader is arguable one of the fullest-featured digital readers, offering: support for a variety of document formats (including epub, mobi, chm, cbr, cbz, umd, fb2, … [Read more...] about Moon+ Reader Receives Material Design Update
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
The Good e-Reader Android App Store Hits a New Milestone
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