As expected, Barnes & Noble today announced a new eReader device, the “All-New NOOK.” Described by CEO William Lynch as the simplest touch reader, it does away with the complexities of buttons and keyboards. The new NOOK features a 6-inch touchscreen e-ink Pearl display and a single button (37 less than the Kindle as pointed out by Lynch during the […]
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Kobo announces Kobo eReader Touch Edition
Kobo today announced its latest eReader device, the Kobo eReader Touch Edition. As the name implies, it comes with a touchscreen, something that neither the Kindle nor the original Nook (also e-ink devices) have today. Now with Infrared Touch Technology – the new Kobo eReader Touch Edition features an amazing new Real Touch ‘page turn’ experience. Now easily turn pages […]
Barnes & Noble to make ‘special announcement’ at May 24th press event
Barnes & Noble has begun to sent out press invitations for an event on May 24th in New York City. If a recent SEC filing is correct, the company will announce a new eReader device. Suggestions of a ‘special announcement’ give the story further credence. One rumour suggests that it could be a more powerful device powered by Google’s Android […]
Amazon planning “entire family” of Android devices?
Amazon is widely expected to launch an Android tablet later this year. When asked to comment in an interview with Consumer Reports this week, Jeff Bezos simply said “stay tuned.” All he would add was that such a device would complement rather replace the Kindle. Now, AndroidandMe.com has learned that Amazon’s plans may be more ambitious than a single tablet. […]
New Barnes & Noble nook coming May 24th?
New products are not traditionally announced through Securities and Exchange Commission filings. But it appears that Barnes & Noble may have revealed an upcoming eReader announcement in an 8-K filed with the SEC. The document indicates that “it expects to make an announcement on May 24, 2011, regarding the launch of a new eReader device.” The filing reveals no details […]
Amazon launches Appstore for Android
Amazon yesterday announced the launch of the Amazon Appstore for Android. Much like Google’s own Android Marketplace, the Amazon Appstore will offer customers the ability to browse, search, and purchase Android application and games. It also includes Amazon features like personalized recommendations, customer reviews, detailed reviews with screenshots, and 1-Click payment options. All apps found on the Amazon Appstore will […]
Kobo launches Kobo Wireless eReader
For once, my crystal ball did not let me down. Kobo today announced a new addition to the Kobo eReader family. The new Kobo Wireless eReader adds a number of new features and enhancements, including WiFi connectivity, and a sharper eInk screen. According to Michael Serbinis, CEO of Kobo: “Today, we are excited to introduce our latest generation, the Kobo […]
New Kobo eReader coming soon?
Kobo has dropped the Canadian price of its Kobo eReader to CA$128 (from CA$149), matching an earlier US price drop. The price is in effect “while quantities last.” Maybe I’m reading too much into this but this seems to suggest that Kobo might be gearing up to introduces a second generation device. The black version of the Kobo eReader is […]