Friday, September 13, 2013

Overdrive 3.0! New and improved app for android and iOS






Over the last few years, Fort Smith Public Library patrons have been able to check out books in the e-book format for various devices, like Android Tablets, Kindles, iPads, Nooks and Smart Phones – thanks to the Overdrive Media Console, an app linked to the catalogs of more than 22,000 libraries worldwide.

All you needed was a valid library card ID/account with FSPL – Well, now the OverDrive Media Console has just upgraded -having improved the electronic-lender’s experience significantly through its 3.0 update.
OverDrive Media Console 3.0 now features a new iOS 7-inspired interface (for tablets and Android smart-phones), simplifying user’s home screens and scanning of book menus.
The process of using the App is altogether sleeker and swifter. CLICK HERE for some help videos (for iOS and Android e-readers).
OverDrive Media Console 3.0 allows you to synch your book marks and current page positions across different iDevices. 
Also: the 3.0 update adds support for varying playback speeds of MP3-formatted audiobooks. Is the narrator reading too fast during a particular part of the book? Slow their orated pace down a few clicks so you can take it all in!
There’s tutorial screens included, now, for first-time users. You can get this as a free app from the iTunes Apple App Store (click here to find out more).  E-readers using their iPhone, iPod-touch and any iPad running iOS 6 or 7 will be able to access this new app.
SO…
To review…
OverDrive 3.0!  The e-lending service goes into iOS territory – offering users:
  • A redesigned user interface with an all-new look, streamlined navigation and a one-stop reorganized menu. App functions are just a swipe and tap away.
  • Users will be able to sync bookmarks and reading progress across multiple devices using a free, opt-in registration service called OverDrive One.
  • Variable speed playback for iOS: audiobook users’ most requested feature.
  • Guidance for first time users: The app now prompts users to add libraries and get books.
  • System Requirements: OMC v3.0 for Android requires Android OS v4.0 (or newer). OMC for Android v2.6.6 will remain available for download. OMC for iOS requires iOS 6 (or newer).

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