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Rooted Nook Color, a Hands-on Review

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So I decided to root my Nook Color last weekend because I wanted to try installing some Android apps. It took a little time to work out, but I finally got it to work and have been experimenting with installing different apps on the Nook Color all week. Certain apps work great and others not […]

Amazon Updates Kindle for Android App

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Amazon has updated their Kindle for Android app to support Kindle newspaper and magazine delivery, making it the first major ebook app to offer periodicals on the Android platform. Android users can now choose to buy a single issue or monthly subscription of 100+ Kindle newspapers and magazines available in the Kindle Store. Other updates […]

Nextbook Launches 8.4″ Next3 Android Tablet with Borders eBook App

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A new Android-powered ereader/tablet combination was released today called the Next3, a WiFi-equipped touchscreen-enabled device that ties in with the Borders ebook store. Update: Check my hands-on Next3 review for more details on the Nextbook 8.4″ ereader. There’s a video review and instructions for installing apps as well. The Next3 is selling from HSN for […]

Nook Color Getting Android 2.2 and App Store Next Month?

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The big news story of the day is a rumor posted by SmartphoneMag about the Nook Color getting updated to Android 2.2 in January and that the update will include a Market app for downloading and installing apps. Apparently the reporter for SmartphoneMag met with a representative from Barnes and Noble and was shown a […]

Pandigital Novel 9″ Color Multimedia eReader

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Pandigital has quietly released a new Pandigital Novel color multimedia ereader. This one has a larger 9-inch screen, whereas the other two color models have 7-inch screens. The Pandigital Novel 9″ ereader has a lot of the same features and functions and the 7″ models, like the white model I reviewed earlier this year, just […]

Notion Ink Adam Going up for Pre-Order

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The first major competitor to the Apple iPad has finally arrived in the form of the Notion Ink Adam, which will go up for pre-order tomorrow December 10th, unless you happened to leave a comment on their blog. In that case you will receive an email shortly to place an advanced pre-order (they are rewarding […]

OverDrive Updates Apps for Android and iPhone for Free Library eBooks

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Yesterday OverDrive announced updated iPhone and Android apps to add support for ebooks borrowed from libraries. The apps previously only supported MP3 audiobooks from libraries, but now you can download and read ebooks on Android devices and iPhone and iPod touches. The iPhone app works on the iPad as well, but isn’t optimized for it; […]