![]() As I was checking out The Outsider by Stephen King, I thought to myself that this is the sort of integration that Apple should be adding to Apple Books.Īfter a redesign in iOS 12, Apple does seem to be interested in investing in the Apple Books ecosystem. I can also make notes and highlight items, and they will be stored in my account in case I purchased the text in the future. It looks/feels like a standard Kindle book. I was even able to download it on the Kindle app for iOS. Clicking it launched, I chose my Kindle device, and then it downloaded. I was utterly shocked to see a Read now with Kindle button. I just assumed it would be some clunky DRM app that would be difficult to use on iOS. From my understanding, the local libraries subscribe to these services, and then their patrons can access them through the appropriate apps.Īs I was browsing around the Libby content, I noticed that I can also check out e-books as well. Being an audiobook fan myself, I decided to go and get a library card at my local public library. I was recently made aware of a feature of the Kindle that Apple hasn’t matched but should be on their radar for a future Apple Books upgrade: US public library system integration.Ī co-worker of mine had been mentioning how he would use his library card to download free audiobooks using apps like Libby (formerly known as Overdrive) and Hoopla. Despite Apple’s attempts with the Apple Books redesign, the Kindle and Audible ecosystem is still the best place to be for book fans. I even wrote a few months back about the idea around Apple creating an e-ink reader to take on the Kindle. In my opinion, it brings the best of technology while ignoring the worst. ![]() ![]() Out of all the electronic devices I own, the one I’d want to give up last is my Kindle Oasis.
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