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Kobo Introduces Paid 'Stack' Subscription for Ebook Upload and Sync Across Devices
Key points
- Kobo Stack is a new paid subscription for uploading and syncing personal ebooks.
- Supports EPUBs and PDFs up to 200MB, synced across Kobo devices and apps.
- Launches with e-reader software update 6.0 in Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Spain.
- Pricing is $3.99 CAD/month or £2.99 GBP/month, with a 90-day free trial.
Kobo Stack Subscription Service Launch
Kobo is introducing 'Stack', a new monthly subscription service designed for users to upload their own ebooks and documents. These files will be stored on Kobo's servers and synced across various Kobo devices and applications, maintaining reading progress, highlights, and annotations. This service is part of a broader 6.0 update to Kobo's e-reader software.
Functionality and Supported Formats
Users can upload EPUBs and PDFs, with a file size limit of 200MB per document. Uploads can be done via a drag-and-drop interface on the Kobo website or by emailing files to a custom address provided upon Stack subscription. Once uploaded, documents are accessible on iOS and Android apps, the Kobo website, and compatible Kobo e-readers. Initial e-reader support includes recent models like the Clara BW, Clara Colour, Libra Colour, and Elipsa 2E, with support for devices from 2018-2024 planned for future release.
Pricing and Availability
Kobo Stack is initially launching in Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Spain, with no immediate US release. Pricing is set at $3.99 CAD per month in Canada and £2.99 GBP per month in the UK. Kobo is offering a 90-day free trial for new subscribers. A 60-day grace period is provided after cancellation, allowing users to download their uploaded files and export notes before permanent deletion.
Comparison to Existing Services
Kobo Stack offers similar functionality to Amazon's 'Send to Kindle' feature, which allows users to upload various file types to their Kindle libraries. However, Kobo's offering is a paid subscription service, unlike Amazon's free alternative.
Additional Firmware Update Features
The 6.0 firmware update also includes other enhancements for Kobo e-readers. These include the ability to add multiple library cards for borrowing books via Libby, reduced stylus latency on compatible devices, and improved accessibility options.
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Kobo is launching 'Stack', a new monthly subscription service that allows users to upload personal ebooks and documents to Kobo's servers for syncing across devices, including reading progress and annotations. This service, priced at $3.99 CAD/month or £2.99 GBP/month, is rolling out with a major e-reader software update in select countries outside the US, offering functionality similar to Amazon's free Send to Kindle.