Windows 8 features

Windows 8 details can be found here

http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/windows-8-tablets-release-date-specs-and-prices-916134

I hope that Microsoft makes a success of this platform. I would like my ebooks to be read on Windows 8 as much as any other channel. With Redmond's alliance with Barnes and Noble the fate of Windows 8 is very much a concern of mine.

And I am a bit of a geek so I would love have a few more toys to play with...

Google's new approach is going to suceed

An absolutely excellent summary of the state of play between Google and its major competitors.

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/341833/20120516/android-plan-google-mimic-microsoft-apple.htm

I do believe that if Android goes in this direction that Google will quickly catch up with IOS based devices and also give Microsoft a run for its money.

This is good for ebooks and publishing. if the there is an open, fully functional, OS available for multiple manufacturers its keeps the market 'honest'... prices will be lower and innovation will be strong.

Ereaders on Windows 8 or Android 4.0 / 5.0 will be good for authors who need to have multiple channels to sell their work. If the mobile 'pie' is bigger there will be more 'slices' available for content suppliers.

I have always admired Google and I do believe they have the most successful business model.

Good luck!

Android Laptops and other Jelly-bean speculation

Some speculation on the feature list for Android 5.0 (Jellybean) can be found on this site

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/android-5-0-jelly-bean-news-release-date-features-and-more-50007958/

I like the idea of Laptops running Android ... Notebooks with touch screens, now that could be good!

But we will have to wait and see.

And I have no idea what Android 6.0 is likely to be called either...

Nokia ereader will challange Kindle

Nokia is preparing an ereading app for its Lumia range of smartphones

Read more at

http://www.t3.com/news/nokia-reading-launches-to-challenge-kindle-on-windows-phone

With Windows Phone to be replaced with Windows 8 (RT) soon this is another alternative to the Amazon Kindle.

I have yet to see a Windows phone of any description so I can not comment on this development in detail. I do however like the idea of more competition and the provision for many more languages. The more words that get read the more opportunities for writers and readers to expand their imaginations.

So this could be a good thing.

HTC alternatives to Samsung Galaxy III

Here is a review of the new HTC phones in contention with Samsung's Galaxy III

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/htc-review-best-android-phones-money-buy/story?id=16297450#.T6kOXes6KAI

I love the variety of Smartphone available now and this review particular phrased the screen quality of the latest crop from HTC

It would be great for my ebooks to be read on something like these phones. Graphic Novels and other 'rich ebooks' would also go down a treat.