Beware: iPad probably won’t read your existing eBooks

Waterstones is set to release an iPad app

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...]

iPad takes 22% of eBook market

Waterstones is set to release an iPad app

Apple's iPad tablet has taken 22% of the US eBook market just two months after being launched according to company supremo Steve Jobs. The device offers a number of eBook options including Apple's own iBookstore and an App for Amazon's Kindle. Addressing delegates at the 2010 … [Read more...]

Details emerge of Zinio’s iPad app

Zinio's iPad app is due soon

Electronic magazine seller Zinio has announced more details of its upcoming iPad app which it says will deliver "interactive iPad editions for top titles and access to thousands of magazines from around the world." In a mailing to customers, the firm has unveiled an iPad pre-launch … [Read more...]

iPad pre-orders now being taken

Waterstones is set to release an iPad app

Apple's iPad web tablet, which offers a range of competing eBook reader Apps, is now available for UK customers to pre-order. Although the iPad lacks the e-ink screens of dedicated readers, it does allow users to download and read books from a variety of retailers including Amazon's … [Read more...]

eBooks from Tesco

Sony's PRS 600 Touch  Edition is available from Tesco's online store

We should probably have already known about this but news has (finally) reached us that supermarket Tesco has its own online eBook store hiding away at tescoebooks.com. The QuickReads range are available for just £1.99 per title and more regular readers are also catered for with … [Read more...]

Cybook OPUS eBook reader gets a makeover

The Cybook OPUS now comes in seven 'trendy colours

eBook maker Bookeen has announced a new look for their Cybook OPUS reader - seven "trendy" new colours and addition features including enhanced battery life. The OPUS's refreshed look follows consultation with users across the world and will be available from May 7th with am RRP … [Read more...]