Canadian-based ebook retailer Kobo has announced a new partnership with Dutch retailer Libris Blz. The company will offer Kobo’s Touch eReader in select stores and online from the end of this month. The device will cost €129.00 with free shipping. Kobo has similar deals with WHSmith and ASDA in the UK and … [Read more...]

Kobo has warned users of its apps for Apple’s iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch that their books may be deleted without their permission. According to a blog post on Kobo.com: “As part of iOS 5, the system automatically purges data from your device when it runs out of disk space. “Unfortunately, when this … [Read more...]

Canadian-based ebook retailer Kobo says it will be developing Metro-style apps for Windows 8. As well as its own branded eReaders, Kobo offers apps for mobile phones, tablets, desktops and laptops. Kobo readers are available in the UK from Asda and WHsmith. In a blogpost Kobo said: “We’re excited to … [Read more...]

Japanese ecommerce specialists Rakuten are purchasing ebook retailer Kobo for $315 million. Rakuten recently purchased UK ecommerce site Play.com and owns Buy.com in the U.S. In the UK Kobo’s ebook readers are sold via WHSmith. The ebook retailer also offers books via apps for the iPad, iPhone and Android … [Read more...]