Best sites to download free eBooks

Your eReader is that much more fun when you have free books to read. The good thing about the internet is that there are millions of books out there, that can be downloaded and read on your device and the best part of it is that it is totally legal and pretty easy to download and read. There  have been millions of books that have been printed from the time the printing press was invented and millions of them are available as classics which come with no copyright issues.There is a vast difference between people who love reading books and those who are satisfied with blogs and articles. If you are that person who needs your books no matter what. We hope this post will definitely lead you to your pastures. These ebooks can be downloaded on your SmartPhones, Tablets and eReaders.

 List of best sites to download free eBooks online.

1. You can visit Amazon's Limited Time Offers or Amazon's Kindle Popular Classics. 

Limited time offers from Amazon has a whole lot of free books while Kindle Popular Classic has a whole list of free books that are ready for your downloading.

2. Visit Archive.org - You can download free eBooks and texts over here. The Archive has a whole lot of fiction, children's books, Academic books and history books.

3. Visit openlibrary.org - The world's classic literature at your fingertips with over a million copies available

4. Project Gutenberg - Use their topics section to browse through topics and download free books. 

5. Visit ManyBooks.net - providing the best books at the best price - free

6. You can also visit Google's Book search that has a huge collection of free ebooks available for download. 

7. You can also visit FeedBooks.com to download free books, thay have more than 3 million titles available. 

 

So the next time you are wondering where to go online to download free eBooks for your Tablet, SmartPhone or eReader we hope the list above helps. If we have missed a resource please let us know in the comments section below.

 

Hotspot Shield VPN secures your iPhone's or iPad's internet connection

VPN stands for virtual private network and this is what you need to make sure your internet connection does not get compromised on your iPhone, iPod or iPad. Creating one can be difficult and that's why there are third-party apps that would do just that for you. Hotspot Shield VPN from AnchorFree is one such App that once downloaded on your i OS device will let you browse the net securely. 

This is especially true when you are using public Wi-Fi accounts, your Facebook or Twitter accounts could get compromised. The App however will ensure that all your data is encrypted and passed on securely. You can download and use the App for free but there are in-app purchases which will cost you about $1/month. You can however download and use the App free for seven days before you shell out any money.

So give it a try especially if you use Wi-Fi hotspots a lot and you access your iOS device when travelling. 

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Mini iPad arriving in 2012 ???

Apple Insider is reporting that a mini iPad could be seen in the market in the early months of 2012. According to sources it is believed that the mini iPad is to rival and take on Amazon Kindle Fire. Amazon Kindle Fire is their first foray into the touchscreen tablet market and costs just $199. The rumor that a device somewhere between an iPod and iPad from Apple is not new. This smaller device can come with iPad functionality and sit in the $200 price range. This would make the device much more appealing to a large market segment. We had previously written about a cheap iPhone that could come from Apple. This would ensure that they get into the global prepaid smartphone market which till now is untouched. In countries like India and China the market for a prepaid iPhone would be really high and would give Apple a chance to get into the global smartphone market at a very competitive level. The market till now has been enjoyed by Nokia and BlackBerry.

A mini iPad could do just that becoming a huge hit in the global markets. China especially would have a huge market for such a device, in this price range. The US and Europe could also have big demand for products in this range. 

Read more at Apple Insider. 

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Facebook for iPad App

It's finally here the Facebook for iPad App. The app itself is stunning using the screen space available to deliver bigger and clearer photos. With Facebook for iPad you can navigate faster with the tap pinch or slide options. Mover around and see who is nearby using the map that is available. Regarding what's new with the App Facebook Says You can chat with friends right from your iPad, for example, or play games and use apps in full-screen mode. You can also watch high-res videos inline, record HD video and stream to Airplay devices.

This new mobile platform launched by Facebook is still so new and users have found a few bugs. Will need to give it sometime before things can be sorted out. You can also play all your favorite games on the App. Farmville and CityVille popular games from Zynga can be played on the App. The Facebook App is  Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later. If you are upgrading your iOS and the App does not function correctly you will need to delete the old App and reinstall you new App. This is for those users who will use the App on this iPhone. Visit the App store now to get the new Facebook App for the iPad or iPhone. 

Source: Facebook Blog

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iMessage launching on Wednesday

iMessage will be out this week on Wednesday. We have already written about what iMessage is and how it works. Well just to recap iMessage is the messaging system that comes along with iOS 5. iPhone users can now send unlimited texts and messages to each other at no extra cost. Works on the lines of BlackBerry's BBM service. With the launch of iMessage, Service providers now have a cause for concern as people signup for texting plans but with iMessage you don't need a texting plan especially if most of you friends use iPhones. iPad and iPod users can also use the service if they upgrade their operating systems to the latest iOS 5. Once upgraded users can then send an unlimited number of texts and messages from their devices. 

This is a killer for Verizon which makes $7 billion a year from texting fees. So the waiting is over for iPhone users who have been waiting for this update and can now enjoy unlimited texting for free. 12 Oct, 2011 is the date and make sure your device has been upgraded to iOS 5 to avail the service. 

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Aakash - World's Cheapest Tablet Computer

India is launching what it's calling the world's cheapest tablet computer. Called 'Aakash' meaning Sky the tab will be sold at a subsided cost to students for $35 and later be sold in retails stores for $45. One of the chief uses of the device will be to help eradicate poverty in villages in India. It is being manufactured in India by Datawind a UK based manufacturing company. The tablet has been jointly developed by DataWind and Indian Institute of Technology - Rajasthan. 

The Tablet uses Google Android and uses resistive LCD display rather that full touchscreen. Future versions would include a cell phone connection as well. The device actually costs nearly $50 – the government is paying 2,250 rupees each for the first 100,000 batch of them. Previously referred to as the Sakshat tablet, it’s now being called “Aakash,” or “sky.” This will go a long way in helping the rural poor because of the device's simplicity and portability. it can reach people in remote villages much more easily and give them a feel of a computing device and its uses. The Tablet developed by the government of India will be called Aakash for students and Ubislate for retail consumers. It is also being called the $35 tablet. 

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How to clear search history on an iPad

The iPad users Safari as its default browser and so for people familiar with Safari clearing the cache and web history should not prove difficult. It is important to clear your search history on the iPad to keep it clean and not to mention your own privacy. It is good to clear all the cookies that gets stored on your browser as this takes up space. 

To clear your iPad search history

1. On the home screen click on settings

2. Tap on Safari from the menu on the left.

3. On the right hand side scroll down till you see “Clear History, Clear Cookies and the Clear Cache” section.

4. Tap on any of these three sections to delete history, cookies or clear cache

5. Click clear on the confirmation window

6. You're done

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Wooden iPad [Photos]

Scammers have taken a South Carolina women for $180 and sold her an iPad - a wooden one. Know as a variation of the 'brink in a box' scam. Where the buyer orders an iPad but receives just a brick in the box. Ashley McDowell reported that she was approached by two black males who said they have bought iPads in bulk and were willing to sell her a piece for $300. Saying that she had only $180 on her the con men agreed to sell it to her. But when she opened the FedEx box containing the iPad all she found was the piece of wood with the Apple logo. There was also a Best Buy sales sticker on it. In fact it looks like a replica of the iPad complete with Safari icons and all. Scammers don't go to such lengths to come up with something that looks original  In fact the brick in the box scam is exactly what it sounds like, you get an actual brick in the box.

The wooden iPad

Copy of the complaint filed

A display piece that was never meant to work sipped to customer

Brick in the box

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Kindle Cloud Reader: Web App lets you read your Kindle books, instantly.

There is a reason why Amazon is calling the Kindle Cloud reader a Web App. Apple has a problem with Kindle's iPhone App and pulled the 'buy' button on the iPad App. Basically what the button did was allow users to make purchases outside of Apple's control. which meant a loss of 30% in revenue for Apple. Apple's is know for it's tight control of all Apps that enter it's App store. which has forced companies to create web based Apps that can be used on the iPhone and iPad. One of the first web-based Apps was the one from Playboy. With Apple's tight control on not allowing adult content on to it's platforms. Companies have had to innovate.


Amazon has done just that and have created and released their own web App that can be used on the iPad. it is free to use and allows users to read all their books and purchase new ones all on Amazon.


If you ask Amazon what is the Kindle Cloud Reader a brief description on the site says 'Kindle Cloud Reader is a web app that lets you read your Kindle books, instantly.' That's as simple as it gets. the kindle Cloud Reader is available on Safari for MAC and PC, Chrome and iPad (iOS 4+). With support for additional browsers coming son. Try it out now. 

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How to move App Icons on the iPad

This is going to be a short and simple guide on how to move your iPad icons around. You know how home-screens are, and everyone likes to have their own style and themes. Some uses like to have a clean homescreen while other like to have all their favorite App hanging in there. So to rearrange your screens on the iPad and move apps between pages and screens, there are two main methods mentioned below. These will help you move app icons on the same screen and between screens. This is how to move app icons on the iPad. Follow the same process on any iPad. Works just as well on iPad Mini, iPad 2 or iPad with Retina display.

How to move an App icons on the iPad home screen
1. Press and hold the icon you want to move until all the other icons start to shake.
2. In this mode you can drag and rearrange all the icons and place them where you want.How to move App icons between home screens on the iPad
1. Follow the steps mentioned above
2. Drag the icon left or right off the screen until the new screen appears
3. Release the icon where you want on the new screen.
4. Press the home button on the iPad when you''re done and want to save and stop the icons from shaking.

How to move and rearrange your iPad App icons using iTunes
1. Connect your iPad to your PC
2. Start iTunes
3. Under devices category click on your device
4. Click on your Apps tab
5. You will see a summary screen
6. Using your mouse click on the App you wish to move and place it in its new home
7. To move icons to different screen please click on the screen first and then move the icon.
8. Once satisfied tap Apply
9. You're done

What is the Apple App Store Volume Purchasing program and how does it work

To be released soon in  the US is the App Store's volume purchasing program and businesses. With this program businesses in the US will be able to purchase Apps from the App store in bulk to distribute easily across their organization. The bulk purchasing program will also come with discounts enabling organizations to save money on their purchases. Available for all iPhone and iPad users and with the number of organizations providing their employees with iPhone and iPads this comes as no surprise that Apple is now attracting businesses and doing more to attract business customers. 

Volume purchasing of Apps

Businesses can with the volume purchase program easily search for Apps, determine the quantity needed and easily complete the purchase with a corporate credit card or procurement card. To start off businesses need to first enroll in the program and create a volume purchasing account. Once created a business can then login and start purchasing Apps. Only paid Apps are available for download and not free apps. Free apps can be downloaded easily from the App store directly. 

What is needed for the enrollment in the VPP 

A Dun and Bradstreet (D-U-N-S) number would need to be provided for your company

Your contact information including business phone number and email ID

A valid business address for your company

A valid business address which must match your D&B database of your company.

Purchasing

Login

Search for Apps

Define the quantity

Complete transaction using your corporate credit card or Pcard.

Once purchased you can then distribute Apps easily across your company by sending user codes to chosen employees either via email or distribution using the company website (Intranet).

Purchase custom B2B Apps for business

Connect with the developer

Provide developer with your email address

Developer sets the price (minimum $9.99 for custom B2B Apps)

Purchase the customized app through the program

Distribute Apps to all users. 

Source: Apple

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Video: BlackBerry PlayBook and iPad Comparison

Video demonstration comparing BlackBerry PlayBook and iPad tablets in terms of browser speed, Adobe Flash support and HTML5 performance.

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How to get the Skype Video Calling App for the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch

Skype has just announced that users can now use their iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch to make video calls. This way users can now use their iPhone 4 with the front and rear view camera to make calls to friends and relatives and share exactly what they are seeing in front of them. With this users can now make free voice and video calls over 3G and WiFi. Share video calls on Skype with people who are on the iPhone, PC or Mac. Talk face to face or show what you're seeing with front and rear facing cameras.

Skype's technology allows users to now make video calls between two PCs. Smartphones or TVs. This App has been rushed in time for New Year's Eve the most important day of the year. Skype Video Calling is not available on Android Devices.

Download the App for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch now
Download the App from iTunes

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Apple launches try before you buy section in the App store

Apple has launched a new section in their App store called "Try Before You Buy". This section features popular Apps that are "free" or "lite". many of the lite versions will still need to be paid for once you decide to buy the App. Many users found it difficult to decide if they really needed an App without actually trying it out. Since the section features many free and lite version of Apps, it will provide a hassle free way of trying out new Apps.


This action is a clear step taken by Apple to fight against pirated Apps which are easily available on jailbroken iPhones, iPod Touch and the iPad. So this will b,e try before you buy and there is no need of pirating and sneakily getting Apps, when you can try the real thing for free.  Uses can sample Apps and not be bothered about pirated versions of the same which has already cost the App store half a billion dollars. 


You can find this new section under the “Free on the App Store” heading. The section currently holds 98 apps, including the “lite” renditions games such as Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown, Metal Gear Solid Touch and Labyrinth 2, free adaptations of apps such as Moodagent and AccuTerra.


Currently there are 98 Apps and we hope all the Apps land in this section. Once you try the Lite version of an App, you would still need to pay for the full version if you decide to purchase it. 

What do you think?

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BlackBerry BlackPad

What is the BlackBerry BlackPad?


Research In Motion (RIM) makers of the popular BalckBerry Smartphone, plan to introduce a new tablet computer similar to the iPad. This according to Bloomberg. The new Blackpad is reported to be similar in size to the iPad, would include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and allow tethering to BlackBerrys. An addition to this new device would be a front facing camera, something not found in the iPad. 


There is no official statement to this effect from the company. So how much truth there is to this story remains to be seen. 


RIM is stepping up its competition with Apple on multiple fronts. The company is hosting an event in New York Aug. 3 at which it will debut its BlackBerry 9800 slider phone, according to one person familiar with its plans. The device will feature a full touchscreen like Apple’s iPhone and a slideout Qwerty keyboard to allow for easy e-mail typing, the person said.


It has also been reported that RIM has taken over the domain Blackpad.com. 


So if RIM is serious about taking on Apple and Apple type devices will they succeed. Given that Apple now has a cult like following. Apple is looked at like a religion these days with Steve Jobs the prophet leading with his staff and giving the people the Tablet. This Moses type device seems to belong only to the prophet who brought it down to ordinary people. 


To expect people to leave a device that has the Apple logo and buy something else seems even sacrilegious theses days. More than anything else, Steve Jobs and Apple are respected by people because he was thrown out into exile and came back to bring change into people's lives. 


That is not to say that other companies can't succeed. But companies who copy will always be known as such. It is better to bring out something new and different that just imitating. Though it is not wrong. Something new and revolutionary will garner more sales and more good will for the product. 

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The Mystery of India's $35 Tablet

TechCrunch did an analysis on the new Tablet being offered by the Government of India. Analyzing whether this is actually possible. The actual price the government wants to offer this Table is $32. They don't have a manufacturer as yet and there is a long way to go before it actually lands in the hands of students. This video by TechCrunch takes a little closer look at this new tablet that if actually became possible will be an international boon to many poorer students who till now could not dream of an iPad like device

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Video: iPad Projector Renders 3D Objects for the Naked Eye [3D]

This new video has the potential to go Viral across the web. The Video shows an iPad proector rendering objects into 3D for the naked eye. Fantastic visualization. 


N-3D DEMO from aircord on Vimeo.

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How to register an Apple iPad

Before we continue with the steps to register your new Apple iPad it is necessary to note that all the functions of the iPad will work without registration. It is not necessary to register the iPad to sync, download or transfer files. Also you serial number can be found on the device screen in iTunes. Registering your iPad is quick and easy and takes just a few minutes.


How to register your new Apple iPad device


1. Go to Apple's product registration page. 
2. Login using your Apple ID information. If you do not have an ID you can get one from the same page.
3. Select that you registering one product and click next
4. Select "iPad" from the categories list and choose your model either 3G or WiFi
5. Enter your iPad serial number. (Found on the back of your iPad, under product details)
6. Indicate how you will use the product and click continue
7. Your registration is done.

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How to sync iPhone Apps with iPad

There are many reasons why you might want to Sync your iPhone or iPod Touch Apps to your new iPad. The Facebook App for the iPad costs $2.99 on iTunes. Once you download this App there is only a 1 star rating for it on iTunes so do not expect too much from it. If you however download and sync the Facebook App for the iPhone which is free, you get a better running Facebook App then the one you paid $2.99 for. Somehow the Free Facebook for the iPhone works just as good on the iPad. Then there are other iPad Apps which do not work at all. Therefore it is really good to just sync you favorite iPhone and iPod Touch Apps the the iPad and  they work just as fine and many of them are free for the iPhone.


Once your sync your favorite iPhone Apps to the iPad you can get them to run in full-screen mode by clicking on the X2 button found on the right hand side of your iPad.


How to sync you iPhone and iPod Apps to the iPad. 


1. Back up your iPhone or iPod Touch Apps in iTunes
2. Next Sync your iPad to your iTunes on your PC or Mac, by simple connecting your device.
3. The iPad shows up in your devices menu
4. Click it and select the Applications tab
5. Choose the Apps you want to sync to your iPad
6. Then click the sync button found in the lower right hand corner
7. Your Done. Apps you choose will be synced to the iPad.

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Ask the Octopus Oracle App now available

Paul the German psychic Octopus  who successfully predicted all the German Teams matches and was also used to predict the final, now is am App. Available at the iTunes store for $0.99, his powers area available to you now for less than a dollar. Paul's predictions did help people earn small fortunes, the ones betting on his predictions. Well now if your undecided about which move to go to, Pizza or Sushi, Mercia or Andrea why not just ask the octopus.


This is a creation by uTouchLabs a Brazilian software development firm. To view the App at the iTunes store please click here. 


The real Paul off-course is now retired and gone back to doing what he does best entertaining children, he is now 2 and a half years old which is quiet old for an Octopus.

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