Last Saturday Kobo posted on their blog about having to change their reading apps for iPad and iPhone to remove the built-in reading store and any references to Kobo’s website because of new rules instituted by Apple regarding in-app purchases. The blog post received hundreds of comments from people angry with Apple for making Kobo […]
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Borders is Closing – Transfer Your Borders eBooks to Kobo
It’s official. Borders bookstores are closing their doors for good. Unable to procure the necessary funds after filing for bankruptcy a few months back, the remaining 399 Borders and Waldenbooks retail stores will all be closed by the end of September, with liquidation expected to start as early as Friday. If you’ve purchased any ebooks […]
Kobo Touch Gets Another Firmware Update, Adds New Features (Video)
The Kobo Touch keeps getting new features all the time. Kobo issued another firmware update this past week, version 1.9.6, as well as an update for the Kobo desktop software. Kobo also added PayPal to their website as another option when paying for ebooks, which can save on extra charges for some customers who had […]
Kobo Touch Firmware Update Adds More Fonts and Layout Settings
Earlier this week Kobo issued an over-the-air software update for the Kobo Touch that added a smorgasbord of new font features in addition to various performance enhancements. There are now options to adjust line spacing, margins, and justification. Kobo also added five additional font types to choose from: Amasis, Delima, Felbridge, Gill Sans, and Rockwell. […]
New Nook vs Kobo Touch: Battle of the Touchscreen eReaders
Here’s another comparison review, this one between two very similar touchscreen ebook readers, the new Nook and Kobo Touch. Both have a lot in common but there are plenty of differences that makes choosing one over the other a difficult decision. Hopefully this head-to-head comparison review can help.
How to Install New Fonts on the Kobo Touch eReader
The Kobo Touch just got a lot more interesting. It turns out adding new fonts to it is as easy as finding hippies at a Grateful Dead concert, and takes all of about 2 seconds to accomplish. By default the Kobo Touch has seven font types, Georgia, Avenir, Amasis, Delima, Felbridge, Gill Sans, and Rockwell. […]
Comparison Review: Kobo Touch vs Kindle 3
Now that the review is finished for the Kobo Touch, it’s time for some more comparison reviews. Starting things off, here’s the link to the Kobo Touch vs Kindle 3 review, hot off the presses. This particular review includes an HD video comparing the Kobo Touch with the Kindle 3, a list of advantages for […]
A Review of the Kobo Touch Edition eReader (Video too)
It’s time for another in-depth review and video review. This time the Kobo Touch is the lucky victim. For the most part the review is finished; I just need to update the section on periodicals after some more testing. Later in the week I’ll post some comparison reviews and videos between the Kobo Touch and […]