Amazon had earlier sent out several emails warning users that the send-to-kindle feature would stop supporting the .mobi format starting November 1, 2023. So, anyone who wants to sideload any books they have in .mobi format from their computer to their Kindle devices won't be able to do so using the Send-to-kindle feature. This, however, should not be a cause for concern for … [Read more...] about Amazon Send-to-Kindle for MOBI is discontinued
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Amazon issues warning about major change for Kindle users starting next month
In a recent communication, Amazon has alerted Kindle users about significant changes set to take effect from next month. The notification pertains to the phasing out of support for sending MOBI (.mobi, .azw, .prc) files through the "Send to Kindle" feature, starting November 1, 2023. This change, as News18 pointed out, specifically impacts users attempting to send MOBI files … [Read more...] about Amazon issues warning about major change for Kindle users starting next month
You Can Now Access ePub File Format on Microsoft Edge Canary
Image credit: thewincentral Initially released in 2007, ePub or Electronic Publication is an open e-book format that's easily accessible on various devices, including e-readers, tablets, phones, etc. It gives flexibility to the readers with certain elements like font and color, making it a little better than pdf files for e-books. Lately, there's news that Microsoft might … [Read more...] about You Can Now Access ePub File Format on Microsoft Edge Canary
WC3 Recommends EPUB 3.3 Version for EPUB
The World Wide Web Consortium (WC3) has come up with the EPUB 3.3 recommendation, which will be the newest version of EPUB. This news came into effect on Thursday, May 25, 2023. As per the officials, the latest version of EPUB is similar to the International Web standard. EPUB, short for electronic publication, is an Ebook file format offered by the International Digital … [Read more...] about WC3 Recommends EPUB 3.3 Version for EPUB
How to download and read ePub titles on your Kindle
Amazon had earlier announced support for ePub on its Kindle e-reader devices. This had come as a huge surprise considering that the company had staunchly been opposing what otherwise happens to be the world's most used e-book file formats. So, that should mean any e-book in the ePub file format would be easily recognizable on any Kindle device. Unfortunately, things aren't as … [Read more...] about How to download and read ePub titles on your Kindle
KDP Change Means No More MOBI Files
Uploading self-published or small press titles to Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing platform has made a tremendous difference in the industry for authors and publishers alike. This somewhat user-friendly system means practically anyone can publish a book to the company's platform and sell their titles directly to readers on Amazon. For years, Amazon has had specific formats … [Read more...] about KDP Change Means No More MOBI Files
Microsoft disables EPUB support for the Edge browser
The Microsoft ebook store had a tumultuous existence when it launched a few years ago. The only way to read the books was with the Edge Browser and Microsoft devoted hundreds of hours to introduce new features and enhancements. When Microsoft shuttered their bookstore a couple of months ago, the writing was on the wall that Edge would lose support to read ebooks and this has … [Read more...] about Microsoft disables EPUB support for the Edge browser
All Is Not Well with the IDPF W3C Merger
The publishing industry has been watching from the sidelines for the better half of a year, waiting to see what will happen to the IDPF's proposed merger with the W3C. For those not schooled in acronyms of the inner workings of digital publishing, here's a quick breakdown: The International Digital Publishing Forum called for a member vote about a proposed merger with the … [Read more...] about All Is Not Well with the IDPF W3C Merger
Why do EPUB e-Books have less pages than a print book?
One of the most common questions people have with e-readers and e-books is the exact number of pages are inconsistent with the print edition. This is primarily due to the fact that e-books don't have "pages" in the usual sense. Anytime you see a mention of e-book pagecount, it's an abstraction. Sort of like if I told you something was an hour's walk away. The "page count" on … [Read more...] about Why do EPUB e-Books have less pages than a print book?
BookExpo Kicks Off This Week with the IDPF Conference
The IDPF, of International Digital Publishing Forum, is on a mission to be the bridge between what the publishing industry has known about its business for the past few centuries, and where books and bookselling is headed. For the past many years, IDPF has conducted a one-day conference just prior to the official opening of the largest publishing industry event in the world, … [Read more...] about BookExpo Kicks Off This Week with the IDPF Conference
Why Amazon’s Proprietary eBook Format is Better than ePub
Amazon has been actively developing its own proprietary eBook format for the last six years. Unlike EPUB, Amazon has the ability to introduce new features in their digital format without waiting for a standards body to approve them. Amazon is clearly winning the eBook sales race with USA market penetration of over 75% and is primarily due to them having control over their own … [Read more...] about Why Amazon’s Proprietary eBook Format is Better than ePub
Barnes and Noble Simplifies eBook Error Checking
Barnes and Noble has announced today that they have implemented a number of enhancements to their EPUBCheck tool to help solve common eBook errors. This will assist indie authors and publishers to insure that their EPUB 2 and EPUB 3 titles don't have anything wrong with them, before they are put on sale. New features of the tool include tests for content accessibility … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Simplifies eBook Error Checking
Big W Enters eBook Business in Australia
Big W, one of the biggest discount retail stores in Australia, has announced they are venturing into the electronic book business as well. They are starting off with a sizable volume of no less than 300,000 titles, and more titles will be added every month. Also, in tune with their overall business theme, Big W is working on low prices to drive their ebook business, with … [Read more...] about Big W Enters eBook Business in Australia
Free Digital Comics – Get ‘Em While They’re Hot!
A lot of free digital comics have been dropping into my inbox lately, and it's time to share! Some of these are limited-time offers, so check 'em out right away. The Walking Dead #1 on iTunes: Wondering what all the hype is about? Check out the first issue of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead, a 33-page comic that dumps you right into the heart of the zombie apocalypse. If … [Read more...] about Free Digital Comics – Get ‘Em While They’re Hot!