Updated txtr app allows Adobe protected eBooks onto iPads

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iPad owners looking to read existing Adobe DRM protected books - including those bought from UK retailers such as Waterstones, WH Smiths and Foyles - on their iPad can now do so thanks to an updated version of the txtr app. The free app was previously available for the iPhone however, as with all iPhone apps, it … [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...]

New low-cost eBook production platform unveiled

Digital publishing firm Aptara has announced a new eBook production platform which it says is able to produce eBook-ready content faster and at a far lower cost than other available methods. The new eGen service will be unveiled at the Online Information 2009 conference which takes place in London between 1st–3rd … [Read more...]

UK media fawns over Kindle, fails to mention DRM and other drawbacks

Did you spot it? In case you didn't, the UK media spent much of yesterday fawning over Amazon's Kindle, their obvious delight at finally being able to pre-order one and further indulge themselves in some faux Friends/Sex in the City world blinding them to the pitfalls of a reader crippled with DRM. While Sony and … [Read more...]

Booken announce new Cybook Opus reader

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France-based Bookeen is the latest eBook reader manufacturer to announce a new model, the Cybook Opus which expected to arrive in UK stores shortly. The company says the device is faster, slimmer and lighter than rival readers and claims 8000 pages turns per charge. The 5" has a resolution of 600 x 800 pixels and can … [Read more...]