The link below is to an article that looks at recent updates for Scribd and its various apps and subscription service for ebooks.
For more visit:
http://www.teleread.com/book-subscription-services/scribd-gives-new-look-apps-adds-new-platform/
Tag Archives: Scribd
The History of Scribd
The link below is to an article that looks at the history of Scribd.
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http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2014/06/behind-the-app-the-story-of-scribd/
Scribd Apps Updated
The link below is to an article that takes a look at the latest updates to Scribd apps.
For more visit:
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2014/05/13/scribd-app-for-android-ipad-and-iphone-gains-reading-features-in-new-update/
Scribd and Lonely Planet Partnership
The rapidly advancing ebook subscription service Scribd, has teamed up with Lonely Planet to form a travel category. The link below is to an article reporting on this new partnership.
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http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/scribd-launches-travel-category-with-lonely-planet-partnership_b84043
More Reading: Scribd Teams Up With MORE Magazine
Subscription Ebook Services
The link below is to an article that takes a look at ebook subscription services including Scribd, Oyster and Entitle.
Scribd and Piracy
The link below is to an article that takes a look at Scribd and piracy.
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http://www.teleread.com/scribd/scribd-and-piracy-what-are-they-doing-to-stop-it/
Scribd’s New Ebook Subscription Service
The link below is to an article that takes a look at Scribd’s new ebook subscription service.
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http://web.appstorm.net/reviews/media-reviews/scribds-new-ebook-subscription-service/
Ebook subscription startup Oyster expands to iPad and opens to all; some stats from Scribd
Oyster, the Peter Thiel-backed startup that aims to be a Netflix (s NFLX) for ebooks, was iPhone-only and invite-only for its first six weeks. On Wednesday, though, Oyster launched its iPad (s AAPL) app and opened up to everyone. And it is now offering a free 30-day trial of its service — which is essential, since consumers are still very unfamiliar with ebook subscription services.
When I reviewed Oyster six weeks ago, I was impressed by its design and its offerings — over 100,000 in-copyright ebooks for $9.95 a month. But I thought the app’s lack of availability on iPad was a big drawback because I think it’s hard to do serious reading on an iPhone. The launch on iPad remedies this problem, of course, and subscribers’ books will sync between both devices.
Oyster’s design on iPad is great, just as the iPhone app design is. One feature…
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Article: Ebook Subscription Services Compared
The link below is to an article that compares ebook subscription services – Oyster, eReatah, Scribd and Kindle Owner’s Lending Library.
For more visit:
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2013/10/08/comparing-subscription-ebook-services/
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