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 Touch to Be Sold at REDCOON.DE in Germany Oct 1st
Redcoon is one of the largest online retailers in Germany and is a perfect first move for Kobo to sell its brand new Kobo Touch e-Reader in the German market. Over the weekend at IFA in Berlin, Kobo showed off their brand new Touch Screen Reader that was 100% localized for the German market. All of the menus, settings, and functionality were in German and should help the … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch to Be Sold at REDCOON.DE in Germany Oct 1st
Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.10 Released
Kobo has just released a firmware update for its first Touchscreen e-reader. It brings international capabilities for people in foreign markets to get the most out of their device. The new firmware update pushed via WIFI today allows you to set your device's language to English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and more! You also have the ability to to translate words in a … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.10 Released
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
Kobo in Germany promoting e-readers and Bookstore
Kobo recently launched their first truly international bookstore recently in Germany. The company is now at IFA in Berlin Germany hyping up its new store and the Kobo Touch e-Reader. The Kobo Touch the first e-ink IR touchscreen e-reader to be launched by the company is not not yet available in Germany to be purchased. They will be marketing it through various bookstores … [Read more...] about Kobo in Germany promoting e-readers and Bookstore
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
How Would You Improve the Kobo Touch?
The Kobo Touch is the first touchscreen e-reader issued by Canadian based Kobo. This is their 3rd effort in releasing a new product devoted to the fond pursuits of reading. It seems to be a hit with consumers who want a touchscreen device. How would you improve the software side of things? The hardware aspect of things is doing fine with a full touchscreen e-ink Pearl … [Read more...] about How Would You Improve the Kobo Touch?
Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.7 Released
New firmware for the latest generation Kobo Touch was released today, which enhances a few little things on the flagship e-reader of Canadian based Kobo. The new firmware update 1.9.7 allows for book art to appear on the screen when you are powering off your device or if it is in sleep mode. If you are the type of person that loads in your own books, the e-reader will now … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.7 Released
Kobo Touch e-Reader Rolls into China via Swindon
Kobo and Swindon Book Co formed a strategic partnership to bring the Kobo Wireless e-Reader to the Hong Kong market originally in December of 2010. The two companies expanded on their relationship today, bringing the new Kobo Touch to the market to serve the digital reading community. Swindon Book Co is the leading English language book retailer in China. They currently have … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch e-Reader Rolls into China via Swindon