Velocity Micro just announced 3 new Android tablets with 7″, 8″, and 10″ screens. They are expected to be released in late Q1, so probably around April – June if history is any indication. All have fairly impressive specs and come pre-installed with the Kindle Android app like the new Cruz Reader T301 that showed […]
Nook In-Store Exclusive Content for January
If you own any model of Nook ereader you can take it to a Barnes and Noble retail location to access the free exclusive content listed below. As usual, connect to B&N’s free WiFi and tap the “shop” icon to bring up the in-store promotions. Each week the “More in Store” is updated and each […]
Amazon Releases Kindle App for Windows Phone 7
Yesterday Amazon announced they were going to release tablet-specific apps for Android and Windows tablets, and followed that up by officially releasing a new app for Windows Phone 7 today.
B&N Releases Nook Kids iPad App, Adds 100+ New Nook Kids Books
One of Barnes and Noble’s newest additions to their ebookstore is called NOOK kids, a collection of interactive ebooks for children. Until now they only worked on a Nook Color, but today B&N released NOOK kids for iPad, a new application designed specifically for children and the iPad. Additionally, B&N announced that they’ve added over […]
Add Android Market to PocketBook IQ and Install Apps on SD Card
Thanks to the folks at the MobileRead Forums for figuring this out, you can now add the Android Market app to the PocketBook IQ and even set it up to install apps on the SD card to get more space to install apps. But first, the disclaimers. The process of hacking your PocketBook IQ could […]
New 9″ Pandigital Novel with Wireless From AT&T
That’s right. The 9″ Pandigital Novel that I just reviewed last week isn’t the only 9″ model. Pandigital just announced a new version of the same ereader that comes with mobile wireless from AT&T. The model number is R90A200 and the manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $279.99, $80 more than the WiFi-only model. It will […]
130 Free eBooks from Kaplan: Nook, iBooks, and ePub eReaders
Kaplan Publishing is offering over 130 free ebooks from January 4th – 17th from Barnes and Noble, the iBookstore, and through the Sony eBook Store. You can use Sony’s free desktop software to download the free titles to read on any Adobe DRM supported ereader, not just Sony Readers.
Amazon to Release Kindle Apps Optimized for Android and Windows Tablets
Today Amazon announced they will introduce free Kindle reading apps tailored specifically for Android and Windows LCD Tablet computers. This is good news because the current Android app doesn’t have the best text options for a large screen since it was designed for use on smartphones. There’s no release date mentioned for these new apps […]