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iPhone X Does anybody actually use iBooks?
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I do, a lot. Mostly on an iPad Mini which I would honestly recommend to everyone for this task. Sometimes on an iPhone too.
One thing I really like about Apple Books is that it draws extremely little battery power. An iPad could give you like 20 hours of reading on a single charge in airplane mode.
If the book is in a format Books doesn’t support, such as fb2, pdf or whatever, I use PocketBook it’s pretty good too.
One thing I really like about Apple Books is that it draws extremely little battery power. An iPad could give you like 20 hours of reading on a single charge in airplane mode.
If the book is in a format Books doesn’t support, such as fb2, pdf or whatever, I use PocketBook it’s pretty good too.
I never use Apple Books. I do use the Kindle app on my iPhone or iPad Mini sometimes in addition to my Kindle Paper White. Since I purchased the original Kindle some years ago I just stuck with that platform. I prefer having all my books in one place.
Some books aren’t available on Apple Books, so I get them on my Kindle app. I don’t like it at all. I find it clunky and half the time, it loses my place.
I was using the black background myself but don’t have an x series iPhone. The kindle works for me. Nice tone for reading, bigger square reading area etc.
My journey to iBooks: I started out using a dedicated Nook tablet, then the Nook app, but at some point gave in and switched to iBooks on my iPad mini... until my youngest pre-empted it. Now I do most of my reading on my iPhone 7. It isn't as nice as the iPad, but the experience is usable, and (for me) the book syncing has suddenly gotten better. Not perfect, but better.
I don’t know what to say. I haven’t experienced the same as you. My advice, use what works best for you.
I use iBooks almost every day, both on my iPhone and on my iPad, sometimes, although rarely, also on the Mac. I find it very useful to have iBooks on my iPhone, particularly when I am on the public transport and do not want to take out my iPad or I only have my iPhone on me.
And iBooks as such is great app itself, imho. If something is not available in Apple library, I just buy books in the epub format from other stores and they can be read through iBooks as well. This makes a great addition to the selection of books if you want to read pieces which are not in English originally. And this is also important as having both an iPad and a kindle would definitely be too much for me.
And iBooks as such is great app itself, imho. If something is not available in Apple library, I just buy books in the epub format from other stores and they can be read through iBooks as well. This makes a great addition to the selection of books if you want to read pieces which are not in English originally. And this is also important as having both an iPad and a kindle would definitely be too much for me.
Yes, every day. I do still buy some big "coffee table" books, but most of the books I buy are now Apple Books. I have to admit that I mostly read on my iPad Pro, but when I'm away from home I don't mind reading on my iPhone X and now iPhone 11 Pro Max.
I’ve never used the iBook app. It’s deleted actually. I can’t get into reading from tablets or phones. It’s like I get too distracted.
I prefer kindle. (My sister gave me a dead tree for Xmas, and I was miffed because my hyperopia was acting up. So much simpler to enlarge the font.) But kindle's formatting of technical books is hit or miss. I've been buying pdfs or hardcopy instead. (I generally don't read those on the go, or in bed).
Never got into the habit of buying books from Apple.
Never got into the habit of buying books from Apple.
I started off reading on my iPhone, but not in iBooks because it wasn’t launched when I first got an iPhone. Then in 2010 I got a Sony e-reader and then a kindle and have used I have used a kindle ever since. However I’ve found that lately I’ve been using my kindle less and less and reading on my iPhone and iPad ( mini and pro) more. The last few books that I’ve read I’ve actually bought from iBooks rather than amazon and have read them on my iPhone and iPad. I think I seem to be migrating away from a dedicated e-reader and more towards iBooks on my Apple devices.
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I haven’t read a physical book since 2010. They irritate me too. Take up too much space and you need a nightlight if you want to read in bed at night. Also you can’t change the font size or style.
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Earl Grey, Hot?I've read a few dozen books on my iPhones. But I use the + series for a bigger screen. I much prefer reading books on my iPad Air 3 (formerly 10.5 Pro, Air 2) (and have read most of my books there in the last few years).
I usually turn the font size to the 4th from smallest option then do the brown or grey background with scrolling view checked. I'm nearsighted so reading small text is not difficult for me. I get about 32 lines of text per page on my 11 Pro Max.
Having brightness WAY down helps me read for long periods of time (too much brightness and I get a headache after reading for 30 mins).
Just powerhouse through it - I grew up on books and read books throughout my childhood to 1-4am. When Kindle first came out I used to read gobs of Kindle books ... then went to an iPad because I do everything on Apple anyway.
What I see from most of my family/friends with iPads = they let other notifications/apps distract them while reading or they have brightness near max.
Turn DND on, grab a cup of Earl Grey tea, open a window if weather permits (fresh air), and prop your feet up with a few pillows, put on some noise cancelling headphones - and try to get through an hour of reading - remember, keep brightness down.
You'll get used to it with time - I did. Now I can read easily 6 hours on a weekend (if I so wish) or 5+ hours on a plane via my iPad or my iPhone and 100% of my reading is electronic.
This month I've finished: The Aviators by Winston Groom, 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, and The Library Book by Susan Orlean. Mostly on my iPad Air 3 (less than 10% on my iPhone).
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Comics/text books are better on the iPad but novels are better on an e-book reader. However my iOS devices are more convenient for me these days. However I plan to keep my kindle.
I haven’t read a physical book since 2010. They irritate me too. Take up too much space and you need a nightlight if you want to read in bed at night. Also you can’t change the font size or style.
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I prefer reading on my Kindle Paperwhite because it's easier on the eyes. However, when I'm stuck without the Kindle but desperately want to read, I do use the iBooks app.
Yes, often. Contrary to public opinion, I prefer eBooks and I prefer reading them on my phone. My phone is my most comfortable device to hold. It allows me to read at night in the dark before bed. It also allows me to read easily on my side. No book to fumble with or earmark pages or keep track of a bookmark.
I used to use my iPad mini to read iBooks. I’ve switched to a kindle paperwhite since. I read a lot of fantasy books. I found iBooks on my iPhone or iPad was better when looking at the maps of the fantasy world or googling information about what characters look like much easier. But I enjoy reading on my kindle better. It’s easier and less strain on the eyes
