How to install third-party apps on your eReader? Well, the simplest way to make it happen is to have an eReader which supports Google Play. Then you can maximize your eReader by installing your favorite apps. With Google Play enabled, your eReader can offer you a versatile and comfortable reading experience.
1. Benefits of eReader that Supports Google Play
Google Play is such a powerful third-party app store that runs on Android device, allowing users to install third-party apps such as Kindle, Kobo, Nook, etc. So eReader which supports Google Play provides an alternative way to maximize the uses of your eye-friendly reading devices. This is to say, you can use one Android eReader to read all of your purchased digital contents, or even listen to your audiobooks or MP3. In a word, if you don't like the built-in reading app, you can try to install other third-party reading apps from the Google Play app store instead.
2. Best 2 eReader Brands with Google Play Integrated
Android ereaders benefit from the features as on regular phones, in that you can download apps onto them. Surprisingly, there are only two manufacturers that design Android ereaders as well as support Google Play. They are Onyx Boox and Boyue . Both companies have an excellent range of ereader devices to choose from, which we’ll discuss here.
1Onyx Boox
Onyx BOOX eReaders are the flagship of the market over the past few years. Their latest product line includes BOOX Nova3 color(7.8"), Max Lumi(13.3"), Note Air(10.3"), Note3(10.3"), Nova3(7.8"), and Poke3(6"). All models come with an upgraded Octa-core CPU and Android 10. BOOX Android E Ink Readers offer a truly paper-like experience for reading, writing, and note-taking. Most importantly, BOOX protects your eyes from digital eye strain.
Take the BOOX Poke3 as an example, it employs a 4th generation E Ink HD Carta display with a resolution of 1488 x 1072 at 300dpi. Compared to other frequently-mentioned eReaders, Kindle, Kobo, and Nook, BOOX Poke3 offers more capabilities, better response speed, and a close-to-paper experience.
The 6-inch Poke3 is a lightweight and portable tablet, but its convenience is not restricted by its portability. Poke3 runs the Android 10 system, allowing users to install third-party apps such as Kindle, Kobo, Nook, etc. Also, it supports more than 17 formats of books. Ample 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM can house a huge volume of reading materials. And their advanced storage and Bluetooth solutions make transfer speed faster and faster.
2Boyue
Boyue is a Chinese E-ink Reader manufacturer which has been making eReaders for several years. They have made a wide range of devices, including Likebook Air, Plus, Mars, Muses, Mimas, Ares, Alita, P6, P10, and P78 (6/ 7.8/ 10.3). And all of them come with older versions of Android OS (Android 8). Apparently Boyue readers come with the Google Play store pre-installed. The benefit is: if you don't like the default Boyue reading app, luckily you can install other reading apps from the Google Play app store instead. As tested by customers, the Kindle app works pretty well.
Take Boyue Likebook P10 as an example, it is a new 10-inch E-ink reader released on 2021 and only costs $349 with a free case stylus. Considering its costs, the Likebook P10 use a lower resolution 1600 x 1200 E Ink Carta screen with only 200ppi.
As for the hardware specs, it has a quad-core CPU with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It has a 3900mAh battery, USB-C port, WiFi support, Bluetooth 5, and it has a frontlight with adjustable color temperature. As for its software specs, the Likebook P10 runs Android 8.1 and is open to install Android apps. The built-in ebook app supports ePub, PDF, and other text formats. Reading PDF on such a large screen is not bad! As for its price, it's really reasonable to purchase a ereader with a 10-inch large screen.
How to transfer Kindle/Kobo/Nook/Google Play books to your eReader?
If you don’t have an eReader which support Google Play, why not back up your purchased ebooks first? Then you can transfer them to any eReader. And here’s a step-by-step guide to help you back up your Kindle/Kobo/Nook/Google Play books.
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