Category: eBook Software

Interactive Android Pop-Up for Calibre 2.79 release

Softpedia reports on the release of Calibre 2.79 eBook Manager that comes with Interactive Pop-Up for Connected Android Devices.

Use of eReaders continues to rise in the UK

The eMarketer reports that eReader use continues to rise in the UK. Apparently, people want digital and paper books.

Waterproof Kobo Aura ONE reviewed

Techaeris reviews the waterproof Kobo Aura ONE. Video at the link.

eBook sales undermined by legacy publishers’ over-pricing

Information Today Inc. takes the temperature of the top eBook sales platforms to determine the actual health of the industry. Statistics suggest it is the legacy publishers that are slowing sales by overpricing their titles.

Shelfie app shuts down

Quill & Quire reports Shelfie eBook app is shutting down.

How Indies can get the best out of mobile platforms

Digital Book World tells Indie authors and publishers how to get the most out of mobile platforms.

Microsoft Edge can read your eBooks to you

Windows Report says Microsoft Edge will be able to read  your eBooks to you.

Calibre 2.78 update includes Kobo firmware support

Softpedia reports on the release of Calibre 2.78 open-source eBook manager update that includes support for Kobo’s latest eReader firmware.

Indie eBook authors and publishers continue to gain market share

The Observer reports on the continued growth of the eBook market saying price manipulation by Amazon and legacy publishers skewed sales statistics. In fact, indie authors and publishers continue to build the eBook sales architecture while the legacy publishers lose market share.

Open eBook format threatened by profiteers

Courthouse News says eBook Pioneer OverDrive Inc. is suing to stop profiteering from changes to open eBook format.