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Top 5 Ebook Apps For Android

Android phones and tablets are excellent devices for ebook reading. You can get free apps for your Android device that you can use to read your ebooks from the major ebook sources including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. You can also read ebooks on Android that you download from any other ebook store. Below are the top 5 most popular ebook apps for Android.

1. Amazon Kindle Android eBook App

The Kindle App for Android lets you read all of your Kindle ebooks on an Android device, even if you don’t own a Kindle eBook Reader. If you do have a Kindle, you can read your ebooks on both the Kindle and Android device. Your reading progress will be synced between the devices with Amazon’s “Whispersinc” technology. Like the Kindle itself and other Kindle apps, you can access free content and download ebooks for $9.99.

Download: Search for “Kindle” in the Android Market.

Android OS Version Supported: Android OS 1.6 or higher.

eBooks Supported: Amazon Kindle ebooks in the AZW format that are only sold at Amazon.com.

2. Barnes & Noble Nook Android eBook App

The Android Nook App from Barnes & Noble lets you read all of the Nook ebooks on your Android device without having to own a Nook eBook Reader. Barnes & Noble’s Nook system is unique in that it will let you lend ebooks with their “LendMe” software. You can also sample any of the Nook ebooks for free before you buy.

Download: Search for “NOOK” in the Android Market.

Android OS Version Supported: Android OS 1.6 or higher.

eBooks Supported: If you want to read ebooks using the Nook App, then you should get ebooks from Barnes & Noble’s Nook store.

3. Sony Reader Android eBook App

The Sony Reader Android app comes pre-loaded with three classic titles and three excerpts from bestselling ebooks. You can sync your reading position, bookmarks, and highlights to Reader Daily Edition (PRS-950SC with firmware 2.0). Like the other apps, you can also read Sony Reader ebooks even if you don’t have a Sony Reader.

Download: Search for “Sony Reader” in the Android Market.

Android OS Version Supported: Android OS 2.2 or higher.

eBooks Supported: If you want to read Sony Reader ebooks on your Android device, get them from Sony’s “Reader Store”.

4. Kobo eReader Android eBook App

With the Kobo Android app, you can buy ebooks from inside the app and download them directly to your phone. Take your entire library with you on the go. You can find all of your favorite titles and authors in Kobo’s large ebook selection.

Download: Search for “Kobo” in the Android Market.

Android OS Version Supported: Android OS 1.6 or higher.

eBooks Supported: If you want to use the Kobo Android app, you should download eBooks from the KoboBooks website.

5. Aldiko Android eBook App

The Aldiko Android App gives ebook lovers an alternative to apps from the bigger book companies listed above. With Aldiko, you are not locked into one ebook store. Instead, you can buy ebooks from any ebook retailer that sells Adobe PDF or EPUB ebooks. You can download ebooks directly to your device without needing to use your computer. Import your own content and create your own ebook catalogs.

Download: Search “Aldiko: in the Android Market.

Android OS Version Supported: Android OS 2.1 or higher.

eBooks Supported: The Aldiko Book Reader supports Adobe-DRM ePub and PDF as well as non-encrypted ePub and PDF formats. You can get eBooks anywhere ePub and PDF eBooks are sold or available for free. You can also get ebooks from your public library (where supported).

All of these apps are solid solutions for ebook reading. Choose the one that will work best for you based on the ebook reader or mobile device that you own, and the ebooks that you’ve already purchased and downloaded.

Samsung Galaxy S2 – Symbol For Excellence

In the bigger queue of mobile phone Samsung galaxy S2 is going to capture specific space. It is not only glossy but also a faster device.

Samsung mobiles explore new and fresh vibes in the heart of the buyers because almost all of it are designed in wonderful kinds and inbuilt with excellent features. One of its invention is going to raise the level of competition among the handsets itself and that device has been name as Samsung Galaxy S2. This gadget is for sure, going to be loved by those groups who have natural fascination towards the breeds of mobile phones. 4.3 inches long screen is the first thing which captures out attention and if not wrong, then it can be said that buyers look after the capability of the display only that how it is putting all the functions and operation in front and what is the level of projection of colors? Good images tell everything and once Samsung Galaxy 2 will be released you will get to know that how impressive is 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm mobile phone!

TouchWiz UI v4.0, Gyroscope sensor, Multi-touch input method with touch sensitive controls adds the attraction to this gorgeous device and the plus point of of its features is Swype text input with which typing several messages go easier. No noise of tip- tapping is created with its key which is generally not found in every other handset. It means, for you creating SMS, Push emails, MMS would be the hand game and that too in the silent mode. Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread) raises the capacity of fastness through which all the downloading process become easier. Not only this, surfing over Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk and Picasa integration can be done in no time; as you enter these web address without any late it would be produced in front of your eyes, making you enable to stay in touch with the people, no matter in which part of the world they are located.

Dual core processor helps in increasing the speed too. Bluetooth, WLAN and 3G with standardized level of GPRS and EDGE make its qualities more modified. Their presence in a single device is sufficient enough to fill you with confidence because you will be assured that anytime whenever you would be needing helpful features then your personal gadget will be the solution of all the worries. Do office work from your home through Document editor which gives you the option to operate your working’s through MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and PDF. MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264/H.263 player and MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player have been enabled into it so that whenever you want to connect your soul with your hidden emotions then you can do so. People are waiting keenly to see it and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Lets wait and watch which comes first!