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  • UK ebook sales soar in 2010

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    The value of ebook and audiobook sales in the UK have grew by over 300% in 2010 according to figures released by the Publishers Association.

  • Sony announces new Android tablets

    Sony announces new Android tablets

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    Japanese electronics giant Sony has become the latest company hoping to eat into Apple’s dominance of the tablet market. The Vaio to TV to Walkman manufacturer has announced two tablets running Google’s Android operating system, each being positioned for different uses.

  • Amazon announces ad-supported Kindle

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    US shoppers can now save themselves $25 off the price of Amazon’s Kindle ebook reader by agreeing to be fed adverts for special offers and sponsored screensavers on the device.

  • ebook borrowing comes to Blackberrys

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    Blackberry owners can now borrow eBooks from their local library thanks to a new app from OverDrive, the company which powers lending services for many UK and international libraries.

  • Apple announces refreshed TV box and iPods

    Apple announces refreshed TV box and iPods

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    During a much anticipated media event, Apple yesterday announced a refresh of three of its iPod models and a new, low-cost version of its Apple TV device which will allow users to stream video rentals straight to their televisions.

  • UK Android users get new eBook store

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    T-Mobile and Orange users in the UK can now buy eBooks straight from their Android-powered smart phones thanks to a new deal between the recently merged operators and mobile reading firm Mobcast.