Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Free eBook App Turns Android Devices Into eBook Readers

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Aldiko today announced the availability of the Aldiko Book Reader 2.0, a new version of the company’s popular flagship product, the Aldiko Book Reader for Android application.

The Aldiko Book Reader for Android enables users to seamlessly access eBook catalogs from a wide range of booksellers in one place, and read and organize eBooks through a user-friendly interface. The new version features support for EPUB and PDF eBook formats as well as Adobe Content Server 4 DRM, support for eBooks from public libraries, a new eBook marketplace, a brand-new user interface and rich features that give users unmatched customization options.

 

“This announcement is in line with our mission of providing users the widest selection of eBook titles and the best eBook experience,” said Tiffany Wong, co-founder of Aldiko. “The Aldiko Book Reader 2.0 will turn Android devices into full-featured eBook readers with a compelling reading experience.”

Since its debut in September 2009, the Aldiko Book Reader for Android is widely popular among users. With over 2 million users in over 200 countries, it has become the most popular eBook application for the Android platform. The Aldiko Book Reader is also pre-loaded in over 20 Android Smartphones and tablets.

Other highlights of the Aldiko Book reader 2.0 include:

Rich features including adjustable font, margin, alignment, line spacing, brightness, display orientation and navigation control, bookmark, day/night themes, dictionary, full-text search, table of contents.

An advanced library management system that enables users to sort books by different criteria and organize books by tags and collections.

An Import feature that enables users to transfer their eBooks and documents into the application.

A My Catalog feature that enables users to add their own eBook catalogs.

To download the Aldiko Book Reader 2.0, users can visit www.aldiko.com or the Android market.