Category: eBook Software

Kobo Aura One eReader gets massive storage upgrade

Digital Trends reports on Kobo’s limited edition offer of an insane amount of storage space for its popular Aura One eReader. (To the tune of 32 Gig. or approx. 700 graphics-heavy titles.) That much extra space is considered a must-have for comic and Manga reading.

Audiobook support for Amazon’s $79 eBook Reader

The Digital Reader reports on Amazon’s rumored Audiobook support for its $79 Kindle eBook Reader.

New Kindle Owners forced to sign up for Kindle Unlimited

Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited program is in trouble if a post at GoodeReader is any indication. It seems the e-Commerce giant is forcing people to sign up for a FREE 30-day trial of the self-described “Netflix for eBooks” when first activating their new eReaders, and Kindle owners can only avoid the scam by rebooting the device before setup is complete. For …

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Amazon/Apple competition spoils eBook purchases on Kindle App for iPhone

Quartz writes about the ongoing dispute between Amazon and Apple regarding eBooks and why you can’t purchase Kindle books on the new Kindle App for iPhone. Monopoly-wannabees will be Monopoly-wannabees.

Print and eBook Sales Rise in UK

Books+Publishing reports print and eBook sales on the rise in the UK.

Calibre 3.10 Update available

Neowin writes about the Calibre 3.10 update, an outstanding open source eBook management and creation application.

Amazon Credits coming from Apple eBook Price-Fixing Settlement

MacRumors reports that Amazon is sending out credits to purchase eBooks in this second round of refunds from the Apple eBook Price-Fixing Settlement. (Hard to believe the conspiracy started back in 2010.)

eReader Sales Continue to Rise in 2017

GoodeReader says eReaders (in all their E Inky Glory) are showing signs of a comeback in 2017. Signs point to Amazon waking out of its complacency after seeing its Kindle challenged by international eReading competitors Kobo Aura, Onyx and others.

Illegal eBook Site Fights Anti-Piracy Group BREIN

TorrentFreak reports on Dutch anti-piracy group BREIN’s continued efforts to force Pirate eBook sites offline. While BREIN says they have taken down over 231 illegal sites and services, some do not want to go quietly.

MAX2 PRO, Note and Canvas eReaders from Onyx Boox

GoodeReader reports on the MAX2 PRO, Note and Canvas eReaders from Onyx Boox hitting the market.