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With the news dropping that Borders had officially filed for bankruptcy, Kobo was quick to respond with a reassurance for everyone who bought ebooks from the chain. eBooknewser reports that they even put up a long FAQ on the subject over on the Kobo blog. The FAQ answers many questions, all of which are designed to reassure consumers that Kobo is doing just fine, and [...]
A new app has just been released by eBook company Kobo. The app, entitled “Reading Life,” is available on the iPad and according to the company is a first of its kind social experience for eBook fans. The app will allow individuals to share their experiences as they move through various eBooks with other readers, often via Facebook. For instance, users will be able to [...]
Kobo e-reader fans with an Android device will be glad to know that an upgrade is available. The new upgrade brings with it three new major changes for Kobo users. Among the most notable changes to Kobo’s e-reader app is the ability to search internet ePubs. Users can also add and read archived ePubs on their Android device. The upgrade also allows for eBooks to [...]
There has been a lot of news coming out of Borders headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan over the past few days. On August 31, they issued a press release announcing a new paid rewards loyalty program. They’re keeping the free rewards program, but will now also offer a “Borders Rewards Plus” program for $20 per year. According to Borders: Members of the free, enhanced program [...]
The New Yorker is reporting that the Kobo ereader, sold by Borders, could see a price drop from $149 to $99 by Christmas. Their reporter recently attended a Kobo event and says: I was playing fly on the wall at a company party thrown by Kobo, a.k.a. “The Kindle Killer.” Founded in Canada and now partially owned by Borders, Kobo is perhaps the scrappiest and [...]
