Apps for Kobo Vox

Vereya · 01-01-2012, 08:25 PM

Does anyone knows if we can use IPad apps on Kobo Vox? I found the one for Vox quite limited. I'm looking specifically for something that will allow me to read my magazines /not only newspapers/ and for Skype app.

RareBird · 01-01-2012, 08:40 PM

Since the OS for Vox is a modified Android operating system IPad apps will not work on Vox.

jsokal · 01-01-2012, 08:41 PM

Vereya,
iPad apps wil definetly Not run on the Vox. Only on iPads.

LauraPony · 01-01-2012, 08:42 PM

Well, Skype app obviously can't work because there is no microphone on the Vox. As for magazines Zinio is a great option (I feel like that came included on the Vox though?).

GetJar app market is limited, but if you learn how to find and sideload Android apps, many of them should work on the Vox. Check out the thread: jefftheworld's Best App Package! to get you started: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...fftheworld%27s

oldyellr · 01-01-2012, 09:22 PM

Just Googling, I see there is an Android USB mic. Here's one that even has a mouse. I hate browsing with the Vox because it's so hit-and-miss with the touch screen and my fat fingers. With a mic, you could use the Gmail phone. (I've never tried Skype.)

mr_nobody · 01-01-2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldyellr

Just Googling, I see there is an Android USB mic. Here's one that even has a mouse. I hate browsing with the Vox because it's so hit-and-miss with the touch screen and my fat fingers. With a mic, you could use the Gmail phone. (I've never tried Skype.)

Just fyi, opera mobile seems a little smarter than the built in browser...if you tap on a link and it's not sure which link you hit, it zooms in to let you clarify.

oldyellr · 01-01-2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_nobody

Just fyi, opera mobile seems a little smarter than the built in browser...if you tap on a link and it's not sure which link you hit, it zooms in to let you clarify.

Thanks for the tip. If I ever start using the Vox for more than occasional browsing, I'll look into Opera. I hate switching browsers after I get accustomed to one.

01-01-2012, 08:25 PM	#1
Vereya Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Vox	Apps for Kobo Vox Does anyone knows if we can use IPad apps on Kobo Vox? I found the one for Vox quite limited. I'm looking specifically for something that will allow me to read my magazines /not only newspapers/ and for Skype app.

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01-01-2012, 08:40 PM	#2
RareBird Addict Posts: 377 Karma: 770002 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Windsor, Nova Scotia Device: Kobo Aura	Since the OS for Vox is a modified Android operating system IPad apps will not work on Vox.

01-01-2012, 08:41 PM	#3
jsokal Member Posts: 15 Karma: 51398 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Quebec, Canada Device: vox	Vereya, iPad apps wil definetly Not run on the Vox. Only on iPads.

01-01-2012, 08:42 PM	#4
LauraPony Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 249287 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Device: Nook, Kobo Vox	Well, Skype app obviously can't work because there is no microphone on the Vox. As for magazines Zinio is a great option (I feel like that came included on the Vox though?). GetJar app market is limited, but if you learn how to find and sideload Android apps, many of them should work on the Vox. Check out the thread: jefftheworld's Best App Package! to get you started: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...fftheworld%27s

01-01-2012, 09:22 PM	#5
oldyellr Evangelist Posts: 484 Karma: 26106 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Vox, Amazon Fire 7	Just Googling, I see there is an Android USB mic. Here's one that even has a mouse. I hate browsing with the Vox because it's so hit-and-miss with the touch screen and my fat fingers. With a mic, you could use the Gmail phone. (I've never tried Skype.)

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