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A breakthrough for e-reader customization

Kobo Can Run Apps Now

Hacker News Top Story

Source: bandarlabs.github.io/Cobalt

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The Story

Why the tech community is buzzing

533
Hacker News Points
One of the highest-voted stories, showing massive developer interest

What is Kobo?

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    E-Reader Devices Popular e-ink display devices designed for digital reading
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    Excellent Reading Experience Known for long battery life and paper-like display quality
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    Limited to Built-in Features Traditionally restricted to manufacturer-provided functionality
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    Now: Open for Apps Cobalt framework enables custom applications and development
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Cobalt

The framework making it possible

What You Can Do Now

apps

Run Custom Apps

Install and run applications beyond the default features

build

Extend Functionality

Add new features and capabilities to your device

code

Develop & Create

Build your own apps for the Kobo platform

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Join the Community

Part of a growing open-source ecosystem

Getting Started with Cobalt

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Install Framework

Set up the Cobalt framework on your Kobo device

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Choose Applications

Select from available apps or create your own

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Customize Experience

Extend your e-reader with new capabilities

The Future is Open

E-readers just got a lot more interesting

Learn more: bandarlabs.github.io/Cobalt
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