Hi Maria and Karly, I can use the main Kobo website at: http://kobobooks.com/
Their site is not optimized for mobile device use, however, so they would really be better off redesigning a mobile version of their web page. This suggestion is a frequent comment in the response to their blog post. For one thing, you need to sign in to your account either at the point where you purchase a book (in response to prompts), or once on the web site. You can check a box to have your login remembered, but it's not like the direct association with your account in app settings. If you visit the site from your iOS device, you'll be landed in a general search text box. I've mostly used the web site from my computer, when I had to check for account purchase history. What I would worry about is whether the account creation is easy to do for new users who try accessing the web site. I recall it was much easier to handle from the app. One new feature that is available only through the web site and not through any apps is the ability to use PayPal for payment. I read that in the recent blog, but haven't tried it myself. So perhaps that's a potential plus for the web site. HTH. Cheers, Esther On Jul 25, 2011, at 06:44, Maria, Joe and Karly wrote: > HI esta. > > is the website accessible? > thanks > > Maria and Karly from Australia > > Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness. William A. Ward > twitter bubbygirl > skype: bubbygirl1972 > msn, face book& email: [email protected] > please check out > www.powerradio104.com > PROUD MEMBER and support volunteer for TAFN > www.tafn.org.uk > my groups > [email protected] > http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/blindsightedchat > [email protected] > > > On 26/07/2011 2:40 AM, Esther wrote: >> Hi All, >> >> Those of you who use the Kobo app on your iOS devices should know that the >> latest update (version 4.5.1 released July 23, 2011) will remove the ability >> to purchase books from directly in the app. This affects the Kindle App, >> Google Books App, and Wall Street Journal App, too (although not all these >> are accessible), with regards to no longer permitting purchasing contents >> through the app, in compliance with Apple's policies. >> >> Here's an excerpt from the Kobo blog: >> <http://blog.kobobooks.com/iosstore/> >> <begin quote> >> Changes from Apple affects Kobo’s iPhone/iPad App (July 23, 2011) >> >> Earlier today Apple in sti tuted new rules which affect your experience on >> iPhone and iPad apps. The biggest change is the removal of the ability to >> shop within our app. >> >> Here’s what this means for Kobo users: >> >> • Your books are safe! You can continue to use the Kobo app to read them, >> explore Reading Life, and enjoy all the other fun and engaging reading >> features from Kobo you’re familiar with. >> >> • With this change, iOS users wishing to access their Kobo account, >> browse the Kobo Store, and purchase books will now need to go to Kobo.com >> >> • You can still browse Kobo’s selection of 2.4 million eBooks, shop and >> access your account! Go to Kobo.com by directly opening and using their >> Safari browser or using your favourite web browser on your phone. Be sure to >> bookmark the store for future visits! >> >> <end quote> >> >> I don't know whether the current app will continue to function for store >> purchase past July 30th, but you may not want to update this app if you have >> it. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Esther <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to [email protected] You can find a monthly formatted archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at the following URL: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free! Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting the list website at: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/>
