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Kobo releases e-reader app and book store for Android

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 19 Jun 2010 2:00 User comments (1)

Kobo releases e-reader app and book store for Android Kobo, the company behind the Kobo eReader apps and supporting ebook store has announced the launch of an Android app, making the Kobo store now available for PC, iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry users.
The company also has a standalone eReader device.

Says Kobo CEO Michael Serbinis: "Now the fastest-growing mobile platform, many of the new Android devices are great for eReading and we’re excited to deliver Kobo to the millions of Android users around the world. We’ve adapted the features our customers love and expect from Kobo to ensure that we provide the best reading experience for Android-enabled smartphones."

The app is free through the Android Market, and Kobo supports ePUB file formats that can handle rich text and images.

Kobo's ebook store has over 2 million titles, with some for free and best sellers for as low as $10.

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120.6.2010 17:31
tsvetan401
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i like books reader looks like a book thank you

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