Exclusive Interview: Andrew Rhomberg talks txtr

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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 take their offerings multi-channel, … [Read more...]

kobo – eBooks for your reader AND iPad

kobo books can be read on smartphones, eReaders and the 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 collection looks destined to be banished … [Read more...]

Beware: iPad probably won’t read your existing eBooks

Apple's iPad was a major presence at the London Book Fair. Image: Apple

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 Apple's own iBooks and Amazon's … [Read more...]

Interview – Eoin O’Reilly, Digital Manager at Foyles

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Eoin O’Reilly, Digital Manager at Foyles, which recently increased its range of eBook readers, talks exclusively to eBook magazine about the opportunities offered by the format, the importance of choice and the prospects for eBook titles to get cheaper: Although the Foyles name is well known to book lovers, you're a … [Read more...]

Five essential eBook reader accessories

Depending on the model you buy (or if you're really lucky are bought), your new eBook reader might not come with some of the essential items you expected. Here's our round-up of the things you might need to buy to compliment your gift or purchase - some can even be bought from our online store: 1. Charger Despite … [Read more...]