The iPhone and the iPod touch by Apple Inc. with iOS5 can read ePub and PDF files using the iBooks application.
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In addition to iBooks there are several other eBook applications available, as well as web based eBooks. iPhone and iTouch run a specialized version of MacOS X called iOS. Click iPod if you were really looking for a solution for eBooks on those devices. Apple launched its first iPhone in 2007. See iPhone 5 for a comparison with iPhone 4 versions and iPhone 6 for a comparison of the large screen versions with the iPhone 5s.
The iPhone 3G added 3G cellular network capabilities and A-GPS location. The iPhone 3GS added a faster processor and a higher-resolution camera that could record video at 480p.
Apple has opened up the iPhone and iPod Touch to third party development so expect new eBook Reader software. Many of these are now linked and available through iTunes.
If you like reading Comic books or Manga you should get the jcomix application.
For more eBook Reader choices see E-book software#iPhone and iPad.
| Format | Supported | Supported Applications | Import methods | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-DRM ePub | Yes | iBooks,Stanza, txtr, Kobo, Bluefire Reader, Marvin | Calibre server, email, Stanza Desktop, iTunes, Safari | |
| Barnes and Noble | Yes | B and N eReader,Nook | From B&N purchase only | |
| Adept DRM ePub | Yes | txtr, Kobobooks | Uploaded to txtr website, iTunes, Kobo can use Safari and email | txtr does not support library books (because they require remote fulfillment). |
| Overdrive ePubs | Yes | Bluefire Reader | Authorise with Adobe Digital Editions then transfer through app file sharing in iTunes. | |
| Yes | Built-in,GoodReader, lots more including most cloud apps. | email attachment, open from any application which allows upload, download from internet, iTunes | ||
| Adept DRM PDF | Yes | Bluefire Reader | Authorise with Adobe Digital Editions then transfer through app file sharing in iTunes. | |
| Apple DRM ePub | Yes, with iOS4 | iBooks | iTunes | |
| non-DRM MobiPocket | Yes | Stanza, Kindle Reader | Calibre server, email attachment, Stanza desktop | |
| Amazon DRM MobiPocket | Yes | Kindle Reader | Purchase from Amazon only. | |
| CHM | Yes | Multiple, needs investigation. At minimum - Bookshelf and iChm | Needs investigation. Bookshelf has content server. | |
| RTF | Yes | Built-in | By email attachment. | Built-in does not allow any modification of background color so it wouldn't be particularly good for long-form reading. |
There is also a chart on wikipedia.
The built-in browser can be used to read some eBooks online.
There is also a new online application called Readdle that provides a tool to allow you to upload eBooks which can the be read online or even off-line for a book of less than 100K. It provides bookmarking and remembers your place in the book you are reading.
Another online application for eBook reading is TextOnPhone. This is a large selection of eBooks already available although you can also upload your own. It has notes support so you can add notes to the eBook is you wish.
Reader is a eBook Reader. It has one touch scrolling and bookmarks. Font size can be adjusted.
