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2021. Nook released a new cheap Tablet for e-Reading



Barnes & Noble has launched a new Nook Tablet created by Lenovo. It’s another budget ($129) model similar to the previous Nook Tablet, featuring an even lower resolution screen (1280 x 800). On the positive side, the new Nook Tablet operates on Android 10 and includes Google Play support for installing Android apps. It is equipped with an octa-core CPU, a USB-C port, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, an FM radio, 32GB of storage and a microSD card slot. It also has an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera and is slightly lighter than other 10-inch tablets at 420 grams.


2018. Barnes and Noble releases Nook Tablet 7 2018 Edition



Barnes & Noble has introduced a second-generation NOOK 7 tablet with increased storage to accommodate your digital library and an enhanced reading experience, just in time for holiday shopping. It is available today in stores and online for $49.99. The NOOK 7 provides twice the storage capacity of the previous model at 16GB (expandable up to 128GB), along with front and rear cameras, Bluetooth connectivity, a headphone jack, a speaker and a microphone. The new NOOK is a fully-equipped tablet featuring a stunning LCD screen, access to the Google Play Store, a soft-touch finish and upgraded NOOK software for a better reading and browsing experience.


2016. Barnes and Noble launched a new website



Barnes and Noble totally revised their online website and it looks great. The new site puts reading first, instead of pillows, scented candles and toys. The entire main page is full of great books, whether its the B&N Top 100 Books or book reviews done on their blog.  There is also a bunch of image carousels that showcase new and notable Nook books and also books that are recommended to you based on past purchases. During a recent shareholders conference the new Barnes and Noble CEO Ron Boire said that his company is going to heavily focus on the modern web and make their website responsive on mobile phones and tablets.


2015. Barnes & Noble and Samsung unveiled new tablet Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK



Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK is a new 8-inch tablet blending Samsung’s elegant design and multi-tasking power with NOOK’s unparalleled reading and entertainment experience. It's the thinnest, lightest, ultra-fast device from the two companies and costs $399.99.  An ultra-fast octa-core processor enables consumers to quickly jump between books, movies, apps and the web without lag. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK offers customers an impressive collection of digital content to explore from Barnes & Noble. The expansive NOOK Store’s reading and entertainment content offering includes over 4 million books including bestsellers, new releases, classics and enhanced titles with special content.


2014. Nook launches Audiobook app for Android



Nook introduces an audiobook app for Android users, enhancing the offer by including two free audiobook titles with initial downloads of the new app for a limited time. With an intuitive, straightforward shopping experience and high-quality listening options, the new NOOK Audiobooks App provides top audiobooks for adults and children at attractive prices, with free samples available for a broad range of titles. Earlier this month, Scribd also added audiobooks to its subscription ebook platform, aiming to challenge Amazon’s Audible. Scribd hopes to attract ebook readers to listen to more audiobooks, viewing the two markets as potentially complementary.


2013. Nook released new reading app for Windows 8



Barnes & Noble has refreshed its NOOK App for Windows 8, now fully optimized to incorporate the latest features of Windows 8.1. The updated application includes a streamlined interface, faster performance and new functionalities, such as enhanced support for snap view and portrait e-reader orientation, the ability to import files from SkyDrive, improved search capabilities, better library organization and enhanced in-app customer support. You can now import ePub and PDF files from “My PC” and SkyDrive, with imported files showing up in the NOOK library and the current reading page saved for these items. Enhanced library organization features include content-type grouping and integrated library search access.


2012. Microsoft enters the ebook market via Nook Media



Last year, Microsoft sued Barnes & Noble, alleging that they were violating five Microsoft patents (by utilizing Android OS in the Nook e-reader). However, Microsoft later chose to partner with B&N and enter the eBook market rather than pursuing royalties. Today, the partnership between Microsoft and Barnes & Noble has officially been established—it’s named Nook Media. From now on, this company manages Nook (instead of B&N). Microsoft invested $300 million in this joint venture and holds a 17.6% stake. Additionally, it will develop the Nook app for Windows 8 and integrate it with Office and Bing. This means the app will not only be used for (social and internet-enhanced) reading but also for writing and publishing books with familiar tools like Word. The Nook app for Windows 8 is expected to launch on October 26, alongside Windows 8.