news, tips & advice for UK eBook lovers
According to several reports, eBook reader manufacturer Irex Technologies has filed for bankruptcy after new products missed their expected launch dates. The Dutch firm's Iliad model was the first eBook reader to be sold in the UK, launching in Borders in 2008. In recent years … [Read more...]
eBook publishing site Wattpad has launched an updated version of its iPad and iPhone application to coincide with the international release of Apple's iPad. A statement issued by the company on Friday notes that the new app allows users to vote and share comments on stories and … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
