Many readers have fond memories of Scholastic Book Fair time when they were in school, getting the chance to browse new books and discover a new character, series, or author. But the world's largest publisher of children's books and content is bringing the book fair to mobile devices, thanks to its free app that lets young readers find out even more information about the … [Read more...] about Scholastic Book Fairs Go Mobile with New App
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Snapplify, Macmillan Launch eReader App for Educational Content
As device penetration takes place in more and more international markets, especially where education is concerned, publishers and content developers are discovering new issues that must be addressed in order to avoid the falsehood of the "one size fits all" approach to technology. South African app developer Snapplify was recently tapped to create an ebook reading app … [Read more...] about Snapplify, Macmillan Launch eReader App for Educational Content
Disney Launches Interactive Storytelling Apps For Kids At Google Play Store
Disney Publishing Worldwide today announced the launch of their story telling apps on the Google Play Store, paving the way for the apps to be available to Android users. As of now, there will be eight apps that will debut at the Google Play Store though more apps from the Walt Disney Company’s franchises will be made available in due time. "This launch is a natural next … [Read more...] about Disney Launches Interactive Storytelling Apps For Kids At Google Play Store
Miss Vogue Australia iOS App Launched
Vogue Australia announced the launch of their iOS app, Miss Vogue Australia, which the iconic fashion brand claims will be much more than just a PDF of their magazine. Created with Adobe Digital Publishing Suite, Miss Vogue Australia offers videos of behind the scenes activities along with audio files and multimedia experiences to make for a truly in-depth reading … [Read more...] about Miss Vogue Australia iOS App Launched
Free Content for New Nook App Customers
Barnes and Noble is celebrating the realization that more and more reading consumers are using tablet-based e-reading apps for their digital reading needs. To that end, the book retailer is offering free ebook content to new users in the UK who download the Nook app for their devices and register a new user account. “This great offer of free eBooks and magazines for new … [Read more...] about Free Content for New Nook App Customers
Google Play Magazine App Updated, Gets a New UI
Google has introduced some new changes to its Play Magazine app, which now has been bumped up to version 2.0. The change comes on the back of a similar effort towards Google Play Music and its Play Store, both of which received their respective updates recently. As part of the enhancements brought about at the Play Magazine, the app now sports a cleaner and organized look and … [Read more...] about Google Play Magazine App Updated, Gets a New UI
Google Play Movie App Update Now Offers Info Card
Google Play Movies has come up with an innovative pop-up option that can provide you with all sorts of great movie trivia. Thanks to a new update, the Google Play Movie app now features an info card which provides you with a short breakdown of the actor who is presently on the screen. The way it works is this: you are watching a video, but can’t exactly remember who the actor … [Read more...] about Google Play Movie App Update Now Offers Info Card
Over Holiday Week 1.76 Billion Apps Were Downloaded
That's according to Flurry, which measures such things by the data-gathering component included in over 260,000 apps running on iOS and Android. According to the Flurry blog, Flurry can detect over 90% of all new devices activated each day. With its analytics service in more than 25% of all iOS and Android applications, Flurry can reliably track iOS and Android downloads. I … [Read more...] about Over Holiday Week 1.76 Billion Apps Were Downloaded
The Times Offers Subsidized Nexus 7 for Digital Subscription
The Times has resorted to offering the Nexus 7 with a deep discount so as to push its digital subscription plan for The Times and The Sunday Times newspaper apps. The newspaper is offering the 32 GB Nexus 7 for just £50, which is £149 less than the £199 that the Google tablet sells for in the UK. The catch is that users will have to agree to an 18 month subscription that … [Read more...] about The Times Offers Subsidized Nexus 7 for Digital Subscription
Bartlett’s Quotations’ New Digital Face
One of the mainstay sources of famous quotations has long been the Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations, but with its eighteenth edition, a digital facelift was in order. While the much-loved and revered print edition is still the definitive guide, the Bartlett’s app, available from iTunes for $3.99, is still filled with over 2,500 quotes from modern day notable people, in addition … [Read more...] about Bartlett’s Quotations’ New Digital Face