Recent Updates
Amazon announces Kindle sales boost
For every 100 hardback books sold by Amazon.com over the past three months 143 Kindle eBooks have been sold, according to new figures released by the company. The online retailer, which recently lowered the cost of its Kindle reader, says for the past month the figure increases … [Read More...]
Waterstones MD confirms iPad eBook app
Buyers of eBooks from Waterstones may soon be able to read their books on Apple's new iPad - but not until at least September. The Waterstones iPad and iPhone app, development of which had previously been confirmed to eBook Magazine, is set to be released in September according … [Read More...]
Amazon drops Kindle price
UK shoppers can now import Amazon's Kindle eBook reader for less money after the retailer lowered the cost of the wireless device as competition in the US ebook market hots up. Amazon has lowered the Kindle's price from $259 to $189, mirroring a change made by US-only retailer … [Read More...]
iPad on course to become dominant eBook platform
As sales continue to soar the iPad looks set to become the dominant eBook platform. Apple yesterday announced it has sold more than 3million iPads since the device went on sale in the US just 80 days ago. The company has already claimed to have secured 22% of the eBook market … [Read More...]
kobo – eBooks for your reader AND iPad
We recently lamented the sad fact that most existing eBook purchases won't work on Apple's shiny new iPad thanks to the device not supporting the Adobe DRM system used to protect the majority of eBooks sold in the UK. However there is some good news - while your current eBook … [Read More...]
The iPad as a reader – some first thoughts
Before the iPad hit the shops a number of commentators, myself included, doubted the capabilities of the device's backlit screen to rival the clarity and comfort of a dedicated eBook reader's e-ink screen. Having had a few days to actually use an iPad I'm feeling a need to qualify … [Read More...]
Beware: iPad probably won’t read your existing eBooks
eBook readers in the UK, where we've enjoyed our pick of devices capable of displaying books purchased from any store we opt to buy from, may wish to exercise caution when it comes to the iPad's eBook capabilities. Apple's insanely popular tablet offers a number of eBook apps including … [Read More...]
