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Kobo adds Harry Potter to bookstore
Kobo users can now add the Harry Potter eBooks to their Kobo libraries thanks to a new deal between J.K. Rowling’s Pottermore and the ebook retailer firm. Rowling launched the ebook versions of her books in March, opting to ditch DRM and allowing fans to read them on any device. The tie-up … [Read More...]
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Beyond ebook apps – what Bluefire plans to do next
Launching back in October 2010 Bluefire was the second - and arguably best - iPad app to allow users to read their Adobe DRM encrypted ebooks on Apple’s tablet. Since the app launched Bluefire … [Read More...]
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Future unveils “fully interactive” Total Film iPad edition
Movie magazine Total Film has launched a “fully interactive” edition for the iPad which features interactive pages, exclusive content and full-screen video. The title is available through Apple’s Newstand app and has been optimised to take … [Read More...]
LexisNexis launches new ebook law library
Law book publishers LexisNexis has partnered with ebook distributers OverDrive to make their law content available as ebooks for desktops and mobile devices. The company says its LexisNexis Digital Library “is an innovative new service that … [Read More...]
Tor UK follows US and drops DRM
The UK division of Tor books is following its US parent and dropping DRM from ebooks. Earlier this week Tor US announced it will drop DRM from ebooks from July 2012. The imprints are owned by publishing house Macmillan “We know that this … [Read More...]
US publisher drops ebook DRM
US publisher Tor has announced it will drop DRM from ebooks from July 2012. The move affects all titles published under the Tor, Forge, Orb, Starscape, and Tor Teen brands. “Our authors and readers have been asking for this for a long … [Read More...]
