The eBook Reader Blog

Earlier in the month Kobo teased us with some “big news” that we thought could have meant that Kobo was getting set to release a new ebook reader or two, but that just turned out to be a letd...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2015/02/27/kobo-glo-discontinued-new-300-ppi-kobo-alyssum-to-take-its-place/

Kobo has been busy issuing lots of new updates for their line of ebook readers lately. Toward the end of August they released version 3.8.0, and now they’ve got another new version ready to go ...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2014/10/23/new-firmware-update-3-11-0-released-for-kobo-ebook-readers/

While working on the Kobo Aura H2O review, I came across a tip mentioned at MobileRead that enables the option to turn off the header and footer from displaying to enter full screen reading mode....

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2014/10/20/how-to-enable-full-screen-mode-on-kobo-ereaders/

Last month Kobo released a software update for their line of E Ink ebook readers, version 3.5.0. Now Kobo has already released another new update, and somehow it has jumped all the way up to vers...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2014/08/28/new-software-update-3-8-0-released-for-kobo-ereaders/

Kobo is now selling a couple different refurbished Kobo ereader models, and they’ve even started advertising them on their website with a banner at the top of every page. Right now they have th...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2014/08/13/kobo-now-selling-certified-factory-refurbished-ereaders/

Kobo has issued a new software update, version 3.5.0, for the Kobo Glo, Kobo Aura, and Kobo Aura HD. They’ve also updated the Kobo PC desktop software to version 3.9.0. Kobo always releases the...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2014/07/14/kobo-glo-aura-and-aura-hd-updated-to-firmware-3-5-0/

A few months ago, I decided to install Android on my Kobo Glo to see how it functions as an E Ink Android tablet. I was able to do this thanks to a hack over at MobileRead. It works on the Kobo G...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2014/06/10/kobo-glo-android-hack-video-demo/

Awhile ago I came across a really cool hack that enables multi-touch on Kobo ebook readers that normally don’t support multi-touch. I know it works on the Kobo Aura HD and Kobo Glo because I’...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2014/05/06/kobo-ebook-readers-how-to-enable-multi-touch-video/

Earlier today I was browsing through Walmart’s ebook reader selection online and noticed some interesting new additions. It appears that Kobo is finally making their line of ebook readers and t...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2014/03/28/kobo-ereaders-tablets-and-covers-now-available-from-walmart/

Lately I’ve been keeping an eye on the Android on Kobo: “Tips and Apps” thread at MobileRead for interesting tidbits for running Android on Kobo’s ebook readers. A couple days ago a new d...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2014/02/07/new-hack-boots-android-from-external-sd-on-kobo-aura-hd-touch-and-glo/

Kobo is currently running a sale on most of their ereaders and tablets. The promotion lasts through December 9th so there’s not much time left. If you are looking to get a Kobo device, now woul...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2013/12/07/20-off-kobo-ereaders-and-tablets/

There’s a little-known trick to expand the available storage space on Kobo ebook readers, including the Kobo Aura HD, the Kobo Glo, Kobo Mini, and Kobo Touch (sorry the Kobo Aura is left out). ...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2013/10/08/how-to-expand-internal-storage-of-kobo-ebook-readers-video/

Kobo’s ebook readers have settings for customizing line spacing and margins, but there are annoying limitations at times, especially when it comes to all the wasted space Kobo insists on using ...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2013/09/30/kobo-patcher-removes-wasted-space-with-extra-margin-settings-for-kobo-ereaders/

Today at their “Beyond the Book” event, Kobo announced that they will soon be releasing a new ebook reader called the Kobo Aura (a smaller brother to the Kobo Aura HD) and three new tablets. ...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2013/08/27/kobo-announces-three-new-devices-and-an-ebookstore-for-kids/

This past week Kobo did a couple of things to strengthen the notion that they plan to announce new devices soon. Most notably, Kobo sent out invitations to a press event to “See What’s Next f...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2013/08/17/kobo-cuts-price-of-arc-by-100-schedules-event-to-announce-new-ereaders-probably/