World, Meet Kobo!

by mserbinis on December 15, 2009

Exciting changes are happening right now at Shortcovers!!!

We have changed our name from Shortcovers to Kobo.  Kobo is an anagram of the word “book”  and we think that it is a name that will appeal to readers around the world….plus we think it’s a catchy name!

We’ve also updated our web experience (http://www.kobobooks.com and mobile apps.  If you are a Shortcovers customer,  your account, password, library, profile – all remain the same.   In addition to the new look and feel of Kobo, we have added a number of features on our web site:

  • Browse by categories like Fiction, Romance, Biography and over 100 more
  • Regularly updated Top 50 eBooks list
  • Easy to use carousel with lists such as NYT Bestsellers, Top Free Books and New Releases
  • Recommended reading lists and improved search for discovery your next great read

Our updated apps for iPhone and Blackberry are available now.  Palm Pre and Android will be updated soon!

Also Coming Soon, we’ll be adding:

  • Over 1.8 million free eBooks from the Internet Archive!
  • New apps for smartphones, and the desktop (PC & MAC)
  • New supported devices…
  • More books from publishers around the world and the ability to buy in your local currency

Our objective with all of these changes is to give you, our valued customer, the ability to read ebooks anytime, anyplace, on the device of your choice.  We hope you love our updated look and feel, new features and apps.  There is more to come soon!

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{ 7 comments… read them below or add one }

1 jenny 12.15.09 at 12:19 am

How come it isn’t available in the Canadian Itunes store?????

2 Michael Tamblyn 12.15.09 at 12:48 am

The Kobo version of the iPhone app should be back in the App Store any minute. From the time we flip the switch, it can take a little while for Apple to put it back in the store. Try this direct link in the meantime.

3 Michael 12.15.09 at 2:08 am

I’m going to translate “New supported devices…” as a Kobo-branded device, and sleep easily tonight :)

4 Lisa 12.15.09 at 7:33 am

Hmmmm….direct link to itunes Kobo app got me to the new app but when I click on “free app” button I get this message “get the item you tried to buy is no longer available”

5 Devini 12.15.09 at 7:50 am

How long to the Kobo-branded device with 3G?

6 Emjay 12.16.09 at 6:22 pm

When can we expect PayPal as a payment option?

7 Edward737 12.20.09 at 5:39 am

Hi there, I am looking for a perfect ereader to buy for this Christmas. Can anybody give me some advice on this? I found a nice ereader on http://www.ebookreaderdiscounter.com/onyx-boox-60-wifi-ereader.html does anybody know this model and has anybody experience with this ereader?

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