They have agreements with big names like Samsung and RIM to get these manufacturers» devices preloaded with
the Kobo reading app, which will be a big deal in the expanding tablet PC market place, and have stated that they hope to see their software preloaded on over 20 million individual devices over the course of 2011.
Can someone with
a Kobo reading device either share your thoughts on it or post a link to a review going over its strengths / weaknesses?
Other upgrades with the touch model include a new Freescale i.MX508 processor for increased speed and performance, improved PDF support with zoom and pan, additional format support, the implementation of a basic web browser, and it includes a feature called
Kobo Reading Life that tracks reading stats and reading awards.
The Nook Color doesn't have the speed and performance, the superior hardware that the PlayBook has, but it does have a lot more options for apps via alternative firmware, plus is more focused on e-reading, whereas the PlayBook is limited to
the Kobo reading app for now.
Kreutzfeldt pointed out that Kobo's social reading platform «
Kobo Reading Life», which provides users with statistics about their own reading habits and connects the reading experience with social networks like Facebook, will also be localized for Germany.
It too, like the Vox, also comes with
Kobo reading software built in.
The Kobo reading services are pretty well baked in, but it's another account to have, especially for someone who just wants to use this as an Android tablet.
Dan Leibu, chief technology officer, Kobo, has this to say, «Our extremely popular
Kobo Reading Life app was the first social platform to deliver interaction to eReading.
The Kobo reading app allows you to either purchase e-books from their storefront or sideload your own EPUB files.
The Kobo reading app is available for use on most platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, Blackberry, and iOS.
Developed using HTML and Java Script, Kobo's app is said to deliver a personalized, secure and central destination, allowing folks to manage their whole
Kobo reading experience in a jiffy.
Kobo Reading Life for the iPhone provides an unparalleled experience that enables... [Read more...]
Starting today, people on Facebook can download the Kobo iOS app, and add
Kobo Reading Life to their timeline.
The main
Kobo reading application allows you to do the same things as most other mainstream apps.
DISCOVER SOCIAL READING — WITH READING LIFE ™ With
Kobo Reading Life — the most comprehensive social eReading experience and an industry - first social platform — consumers can discover their reading style and gain insight into their unique reading fingerprint with Reading Life Stats — track the minutes per reading session of a current read, the number of pages turned, plus see an overview of books completed in their library.
With
Kobo Reading Life they can share their latest eBook activity with friends, from showing off their current read to staying atop of the hottest eBooks.
When he is in
the Kobo reading APP and is talking about changing the fonts, and size, he is not using the correct place to change these things.
«Reading Life for Facebook Timeline gives you a way to let others know what's in your library while moving beyond simply sharing titles; this app is about sharing
Kobo reading experiences in a fun and exciting way.»
The main reason behind this new e-reader is take advantage of
Kobo Reading Life, the seminal hit for the iPad and other iOS devices.
Below, the usual Android icons are replaced by
the Kobo reading dock, which has Read Now, Library, Shop and Reading Life icons.
When I try to download an ebook from the Kobo store using the Safari web browser on my iPad — this is the new procedure users must follow now that Kobo's in - app store has been cut off from the iPhone and iPad — the ebooks won't open in
the Kobo reading app.
Kobo is changing eReading with
Kobo Reading Life, an industry - first social experience that lets passionate readers track and share their love of reading.
Kobo Reading Life ™ is an enriched reading experience designed to enhance your passion for reading and help you get more out of your books.
If you attach
a Kobo reading device to your computer via USB you will find that it mounts the reader's internal memory as an external disk drive on the computer.
Its now version 1.0.3 for
the Kobo reading App though Kobo has revealed there's going to be a thorough upgrade sometime in future that is being worked upon right now and is definitely something to look forward to.
Kobo Reading Life for the iPhone provides an unparalleled experience that enables users to emerse themselves in their reading experience in new and exciting new ways.
It will be interesting to see how the new
Kobo Reading app for Windows 8 and Reading Life plays into the whole live tile feature.
Kobo Reading App — Another popular option for ebooks is Kobo.
There are a few videos, however, but they don't reveal many details, other than the fact the device offers different font sizes, types, and has a brightness slider and night reading mode — all features of
the Kobo reading app.
I haven't been able to find
the Kobo reading app.
Built using HTML and Java Script, Kobo's app offers a personalized, secure and central destination where people can manage their entire
Kobo reading experience.
Going forward, Sony has promised that their new smartphones and tablets will have
the Kobo reading app pre-installed.
Amazon Quiet Time may possibly be in violation of
Kobo Reading Mode and so far both companies remain silent on this matter.
Which ebook formats do the «
Kobo Reading Apps» support?
«eReading is going social, local and real - time with
Kobo Reading Life, allowing us to create a fun, engaging and meaningful experience for our users.»
«Our extremely popular
Kobo Reading Life app was the first social platform to deliver interaction to eReading.
One question though: As con you mention «Can not load in your own PDF files into
the Kobo Reading Apps», but the review makes no mention of this.
You can get common programs like Facebook, eBuddy, Live Messenger, Amazon and
Kobo Reading applications.
Download a free
Kobo reading App to read on your smartphone, computer, or tablet.
If you have an e-reader issued by Amazon, Barnes and Noble or
Kobo your reading habits are being tracked.
Here, Kobo offers booksellers a series of ideas for initiating conversations with their customers about eBook reading and the free
Kobo Reading App.
Kobo has designed a way to provide stores with dedicated tracking links for downloads of
the Kobo Reading App, so customers who read eBooks on devices other than eReaders can purchase books through smartphones, computers, and tablets and have them credited to the store.
Start reading on one device and pick up right where you left off on another and
the Kobo Reading App will automatically sync your bookmarks if connected to Wi - Fi.
Kobo offers several tips to help booksellers introduce customers to digital reading on the free
Kobo Reading App.
A $ 5 credit towards a customer's purchase of their first eBook, and they can download the free
Kobo reading app on a device they already own
The free
Kobo Reading App gives you access to Kobo's eBookstore with more than four million of the best eBooks and leading magazines.
With a host of other features, including
the Kobo Reading Life software which gamifies the reading experience, they seem to be better placed in the e-reader conversation — pending, of course, whatever Amazon unveils later this year.
Not exact matches
Kobo's new Android - fueled OS is organized around
reading with features like a homescreen that doubles as a personal library and a «
reading mode» that cuts off notifications, apps and any kind of web distractions.
Beyond Reisman's ambition to offer «the best
reading application» anywhere (and early reviews of the software have been favourable), the
Kobo experience caters to a reader who is stealing moments throughout their busy day in which to
read, on whatever device they happen to have at hand.
But just as crucial as the quality of
Kobo's purchasing and
reading engine is what it plans to do with that engine.