Review: Kobo Vox Android enabled eReader

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

A coloured eBook Reader with tablet aspirations. This is the Kobo Vox, the most ambitious device released by Toronto-based Kobo whose earlier eBook reader devices, the Kobo Wireless eReader and the outstanding Kobo eReader Touch Edition were superb examples of the company's focus on quality, social reading and innovation. There is a lot weighing on the Kobo Vox's  shoulders, it is the company's first coloured eReader and also the first one to run a scaled back version of Google's Android OS. Here's our review.

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Breaking News: Kobo's Vox is a Canadian Kindle Fire Killer

Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The upcoming Kindle Fire coloured eBook reader and Android tablet is expected to be a big seller and was slated to leapfrog existing black and white eInk ebook readers. Toronto-based Kobo just announced thier new colour eBook reader called the Kobo Vox  ($199, available October 28) and it looks like a winner. Hit jump for the details.

“Kobo Vox is the reader for your connected life, and opens the door to the next generation of eReading — social eReading — where books can come alive in colour and conversation,” Kobo chief executive Michael Serbinis said in statement.

“Readers can get more out of their experience by connecting with Kobo’s global community of booklovers. Plus, with Kobo Vox you have the freedom to connect with friends, listen to music, watch movies, play games and discover new apps with almost unlimited choices.”

No More In-app Purchases for Kobo users on iOS

Updated on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 10:37PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Earlier this week, Apple instituted new rules which affect Kobo Reader app user's experience on iPhone and iPad apps. The biggest change is the removal of the ability to shop within the app. This is inconvenient to users since it now requires an extra step ( and Safari) to Browse and buy new books or newspapers.  Kobo is reportedly working on a HTML 5 version of their app that will allow the functionality as originally designed. Below is Kobo's statement on the matter.

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Kobo clarifies stake in Borders as bookseller shuts down

Kobo issued a release relating to the ongoing liquidation of bookseller Borders to clarify misconceptions about Kobo that have been inaccurately reported by the media and misunderstood by consumers.

Borders who is ceasing operations after letting go of 10,700 workers and shutting down 400 stores was an early investor in Toronto-based Kobo, Borders is expected to liquidate all remaining assets by September to pay off debt. Hit jump to see the full release.

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