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Google play books?

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I just got my very first smart phone and I am planning on useing it to read e-books. My phone came with an app called google play books and I was wondering how good it is compared to others. I am very new to e-books and am not sure how it all works yet.

I could use some tips on what I should use..
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Google play is the android version of itunes. You can use it for apps, games, music, books, etc. If you download a free reader (such as Nook, which is produced by Barnes and Noble or Kindle -- Amazon), it will be easier to read any downloaded books.

These readers will allow you to read any selected books in a more user-friendly environment -- you will be able to turn pages instead of having to scroll down and your place will be saved electronically, for example.

I suggest finding a few free books on Google play on whatever topic/ area you enjoy and trying it out. Good luck.
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It would be a lot better if you install the kindle or xodo app on your phone. They are currently the best out there and I recommend them.
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I not a huge fan of google play; however, I have been using the version that runs on iPad. I'll have to look into xodo.
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I have head about reading books which downloaded but didn't know about google plays books. I'll try use it.
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I use both Google play books and kindle app on my phone. I prefer kindle but sometimes google play has books I want cheaper, sometimes it doesn't. I hope you enjoy your new phone.
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Insightsintobooks729 wrote: ↑11 Dec 2017, 15:55 I use both Google play books and kindle app on my phone. I prefer kindle but sometimes google play has books I want cheaper, sometimes it doesn't. I hope you enjoy your new phone.
I agree with the cheaper ones in Google Play. It comes handy in a lot of cases. But still, I like to use both apps.
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dixiewitch1989 wrote: ↑14 Nov 2014, 20:39 I just got my very first smart phone and I am planning on useing it to read e-books. My phone came with an app called google play books and I was wondering how good it is compared to others. I am very new to e-books and am not sure how it all works yet.

I could use some tips on what I should use..
I am using eReader Prestigio app on Google Play Store. It's free. No subscription needed and there are lots of free books available. It works well with my smartphone. In fact, I had sent 3 volunteer reviews without any problem.

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Play books lets you upload epubs, not sure if it also allows mobi - I've used it for both of my reviews so far
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I am not exactly a fan of Google Play Books and I am quite loyal to my Kindle app. Maybe you'd like to download the latter and give it a shot?
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