news, tips & advice for UK eBook lovers
In early August, to the relief of thousands of eBook readers across the web, a new app called txtr arrived on Apple's iPad which allowed existing books to be read on the headline-dominating tablet. The firm's Andrew Rhomberg spoke to us about how they're helping eBook retailers … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
UK eBook lovers now have access to a new store offering almost two millions titles in the open ePub eBook format for instant download. kobobooks.com offers titles from Random House, Penguin, Bloomsbury, Simon & Schuster and Faber and is described as "an eReading service for smartphones, … [Read more...]
