Mobile Phones as E-Readers

For the first time ever, millions of folks in the developing world have access to a library of books using a device they already own: their mobile phone. With its application for feature and android phones, Worldreader is turning on its head the notion that reading e-books requires an e-reader, tablet or smart phone.

In order to achieve this ground-breaking feat, Worldreader has partnered with biNu, an App developer based in Sydney. biNu’s patented technology delivers a smart phone like experience to low end feature phones— enabling millions of people in the world’s poorest places access to Facebook, Twitter, Local News, Google—and, now, Worldreader Mobile.

To give you an idea of the enormous scope and potential: feature phones are the largest segment of the global mobile market, with over 60% of the global mobile market share with over 5 billion mobile subscribers. As of January 2013, Worldreader Mobile is on 4.5 million phones, mostly in Asia and Africa, and we hope to reach 10 million by the end of 2013.

Books and Stories on Worldreader Mobile

Currently Worldreader Mobile allows readers to choose from thousands of books and stories including public domain classics such as Pride and Prejudice and A Tale of Two Cities as well as contemporary fiction from around the world.

Worldreader Mobile features dozens of short stories – quick reads folks can devour whilst on the bus or matatu. And because short stories are a great way to hook new readers, we hope to uncover millions of new bookworms. Folks can enjoy steamy love stories from Nigeria, exciting adventure capers from South Africa as well as short folktales and fables from all over Africa and Asia.

Worldreader Mobile also features pertinent and potentially life-saving information on HIV/AIDS, malaria and other important health issues. Worldreader is forging partnerships with international health organizations to continue to bring valuable health information to our readers.

Learn More

The Worldreader – biNu partnership is what makes Worldreader Mobile possible. Learn more about biNu too and the great work they are doing!

What the press has to say about Worldreader Mobile:

Worldreader counts 500,000 users of its e-reading app on feature phones

This Simple App Could Put E-Books On Millions Of Phones In The Third World

 

Interested in putting your material on Worldreader Mobile?

If you are an author or publisher interested in getting your books or short stories on Worldreader Mobile, please email publishing@worldreader.org.