Favorite Book Reader
FBReader Android plugins (bookshelf, and the format plugins: PDF, DjVu, and comics) updated to version 1.7. The bookshelf has been changed significantly. We added new default look, book thumbnails. The same look will be available in forthcoming Premium 2.8. The format plugins include minor fixes. All the plugins are fully compatible with upcoming FBReader 2.8.
FBReader for Nook e-ink devices (Nook Simple Touch, Nook GlowLight families) has been updated to 2.6.15. This update fixes colour theme on new (GlowLight+) devices, and backports few fixes from latest Android builds. Special thanks to Becky, who suggested the most changes for the release.
Minor update for both free and premium version, adds new option to select where to tap to scroll page forward/back (see screenshots). Other changes:
The update is available for registered beta testers. This release adds settings dialog and number of UI fixes/improvements.
Next update with new library view and network features will be available in few weeks.
This update replaces obsolete Google authorisation mechanism for devices with Android 3.0 and higher. Other changes:
P.S. Easter sale: 40% off for FBReader Premium until end of 22 April (GMT).
FBReader for Android 2.1–2.3.* has been updated. This update makes possible to use synchronisation on old devices even after 20th April, when Google will block “obsolete” authorisation mechanism. New mechanism starts Web Browser to login to your Google account. FBReader 2.6.14 is already available from the Play Store and from this site. This release includes version for regular devices as well as special package for Nook Simple Touch (all editions). An update for newer devices that fixes the same issue will be available in few weeks, before the April 20th.
This minor update of both free and premium versions fixes some syncronisation issues. Version for Android 3.* is split to a separate package. This package fixes a number of compatibility issues. Android 3.* support will be discontinued after 2.7.* series. FBReader 2.8 will be released for Android 4 and higher only.
A third-party FBReader port is available on Tizen Store (in Educational apps category). The port is based on the original C++ code and supports ePub and fb2 (including fb2.zip) formats. Network catalogues are not supported yet, as well as synchronisation.
The app works on Samsung Z1, Z2, and Z3 devices with Tizen 2.4. For more details please contact Alexander Kryzhanovsky, the developer of the port.
The port sources are available from Github under the GPL.
New version for both iPhone and iPad is available for beta testers. This release adds book info and and bookmarks list view, and changes some UI features.
Network library is still not available, expected in the next update. Just open books from Safari, Mail, and other apps. Library size is limited to 10 books.
This is a minor update. It fixes sync issue appeared in 2.7.11 (books upload to the the Book Network was broken). The update includes few UI tweaks and network performance optimisations.