Kobo has continued to release an onslaught of firmware updates to address issues with their first Touch e-Reader. The company has recently issued another upgrade that adds German dictionaries to the device and a slew of other small enhancements. Kobo recently opened their ebookstore in Germany and will be selling its e-reader devices locally in that market. To kick things … [Read more...] about New Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.12 Released
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Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.11 Released!
The Kobo Touch got some firmware today that boosts the e-readers ability to share on Facebook and even search within books! In order to download this update the best suggestion is to load up your Kobo Desktop application and search for the update. Make sure to plug in your Kobo Touch to your PC and it will automatically update your e-reader. Changes • Share book on … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.11 Released!
Kobo Introduces New Facebook Options for Reading Life
Today at the F8 Developer conference, Kobo announced new Facebook integration for Reading Life. The gist of the new service is that it will allow to engage in live chatting while they are reading books. It will also also allow people to feature their eReading activity on their Facebook profile. Through Facebook Platform, people can share the experience of the social reading app … [Read more...] about Kobo Introduces New Facebook Options for Reading Life
Kobo Launches German e-Reader at IFA
Kobo has just launched its first international e-reader for the German Market today at IFA in Berlin. The company known for its massive ebook store launched its first device that is totally in German. This means the settings, menus, and everything else is fully localized. Kobo has almost 2.4 English books and over 80,000 books in German. The German store, managed by the … [Read more...] about Kobo Launches German e-Reader at IFA
How to Load in your own eBooks to the Kobo iOS App
The Kobo iOS application enjoys the Good e-Reader top reading pick on the Apple operating system with good reason. It has many features not found in any competing apps, most notably Reading Life. This is a social media extravaganza that allows you to share the books you are reading with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. It also has a rewards system so when you read books … [Read more...] about How to Load in your own eBooks to the Kobo iOS App
Kobo Touch e-Reader Now at Best Buy
Kobo has just launched its new touchscreen e-reader at various Best Buy locations. This is the latest generation IR Touch model that has seen massive sales and a strong development team issuing enhancement firmware updates on a regular basis. Not only will Best Buy staff assist you if you want to purchase one, but a trained Kobo staff will be on-hand who know the product inside … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch e-Reader Now at Best Buy
Kobo Touch e-Readers Given out at Teen Choice Awards
Kobo had a strong presence at the recent Teen Choice Awards, which honors sports, movies, music, and TV. One of the benefits from celebrities of attending events like these are the free gifts normally given out. Kobo decided to give away a ton of its e-Readers to the stars in attendance. Canadian based Kobo was one of the first companies ever to give away an electronic book … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch e-Readers Given out at Teen Choice Awards
iOS Customers Express Disdain on Changes to eBook Stores
Apple recently implemented new policies that demanded companies sell their digital content via iTunes. This strongly effected eBook stores that either sold content directly via their application or diverted customers to their websites. In the last few weeks, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Kobo, and other major applications all removed in-app purchasing of books. This has … [Read more...] about iOS Customers Express Disdain on Changes to eBook Stores
Kobo Will Soon Update Firmware for a Better e-Reading Experience
The Kobo Touch is the newest e-reader issued by Canadian based Kobo and seeks to gain market share by issuing a touchscreen e-ink interface to captivate a growing e-reader sect. The company has announced they will be soon implementing enhanced features to make for a better ebook reading experience. The current experience while reading a book with the Kobo Touch is minimal in … [Read more...] about Kobo Will Soon Update Firmware for a Better e-Reading Experience