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QBook and iPad a perfect match for children’s books

Apple finally revealed their latest creation, the iPad. A cross between an iPhone, iMac and eBook reader. The 9.7inch screen, weighing 1.5pounds, Wi-Fi enabled and claiming to have 10 Hours battery life is sure to change the landscape of digital publishing.

The ability to engage by touch with bigger words and more defined pictures, will definatley give iPad users an enhanced experience.

Digital Intel - Linda Hickins talks QBook

Linda Hickin the voice of Milly, Molly QBooks recently spoke with Vice President Roger Shakes about reading QBooks, her background and what it takes to prepare for a recording session. Born in Hawaii, USA Linda has been living in New Zealand for 9 Years.

With a colourful background in acting and having studied theatre, Linda ventured into voice lessons for both speaking and singing. Fortunately for us, it led her to Kiwa Media and we are very proud to have her.

QBook for iPad on TV3’s Sunrise

QBook made its New Zealand Television début on TV3’s breakfast show `Sunrise'. Roger Shakes, VP of Business Development, talks QBook for the iPhone and iPad with Carly Flynn and Oliver Driver.

QBook is designed to enhance reading comprehension and help with early literacy development for young children. For more information email Kiwa Media.

Digital Intel EP 01

Written by Web Administrator | 03 February 2010

Roger Shakes VP of Business Development at Kiwa interviews Linda Hickens about Digital Publishing and her part in bringing Milly, Molly to life with the QBook iPhone App.

QBook - Ready for iPad

Apple has finally revealed their latest creation, the iPad which is sure to change the landscape of ebooks and digital publishing. A cross between an iPhone, iMac and eBook reader. iPad has a 9.7inch screen, weighs 1.5 pounds, is Wi-Fi enabled and claims to have 10 Hours battery life. The enlarged screen you get with the iPad is surely going to enhance user experience. The words and pictures are going to be bigger, more defined, giving iPad users a superior experience.

Kiwa Media has already begun preparing for the iPad with VP of Technology Luke Tomes excited at the prospect and potential.

"Our existing QBook iPhone Apps are already running on the iPad simulator and we can’t wait for people to see QBook on a real iPad," he says "It’s the perfect device for children’s books and our QBook titles. QBooks already in the iTunes App Store will work on the iPad when it becomes available and we're already optimising future releases to take full advantage of this industry changing device."

The iPad is sure to improve the experience for users of QBook, giving them the ability to hold the book and feel it in their hands plus a much bigger display/touch area.

Check out the great Milly, Molly QBooks and our latest titles from Penguin Publishing.

QBook and iPad, a match made perfect for children’s books.

Kiwa's ebook system 'QBook' gets coverage in National Business Review

18 December 2009

With the launch of our first iPhone app 'QBook' in January 2010, Kiwa Media have set about securing the necessary investment to meet our plans for growth in 2010. Vice President, Business Development, Roger Shakes believes 2010 signals exciting times ahead for the company and e-books.

‘When consumers get their hands on Sebastian’s Tail and Milly, Molly & the Tree Hut and experience our innovative touch enabled text for themselves, we expect the excitement around the globe to accelerate. Book publishers are already lining up to get their picture books into the QBook format as an iPhone app.’ To experience first hand the iPhone app 'Qbook', Seb's Tail lite is a free downloadable ebook available on the iPhone app store.

Read more in the National Business Review article or find out more about QBook here.

Kids Wordfind scores a massive hit!

Written by Roger Shakes | 23 November 2009

A few weeks ago we released our first iPhone App at the iPhone app store called Kids Wordfind. It’s doing really well in NZ and overseas receiving a number of positive reviews from happy customers. We’ve learned that a huge number of grown ups are also playing the game as well, which is rather interesting.

We hold regular lunchtime challenges and so far the highest score stands at 9350 points on the hard level. If you have KidsWordfind and can achieve a higher score, simply send us a picture (hold the power button at the top and the home button at front of your iphone at the same time to take a screen capture picture) and we’ll send you a voucher for our next iPhone app 'Qbook', Milly, Molly and the Tree Hut. QBook is a ebook designed as an iphone app for children, but is also compatible on Apple's new iPad. To purchase one of our apps, go to the iTunes app store or visit our website www.kiwamedia.com.

411 Technology Show films iPhone app 'QBook'

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The 411 Technology Show dropped in on us to get the latest update on our very own ebook 'QBook'. Qbook is a ebook looking to feature on the iPhone app store. 411 got all the background to the current developments of our first ebook from Roger, while Luke took them through some of the neat QBook functions and features. Kate Wallingford, Marketing Manager at Milly, Molly offered an overview of the Milly Molly series of books and their global appeal.

We're used to being behind the camera with our own productions, but our time in the limelight was overshadowed by the great contributions from Yasmin, Anna, Ricky & Theo who expressed themselves with fine aplomb in their first appearance in bright lights of broadcast television.

This is exciting times for us in developing a iPhone app for children, in what hopes to be a long line of iPhone apps for children.Already the kids are lining up to play it. 'The Kids Wordfind is really cool,' states Ricky. 'It's easy to understand and use on my iPhone and it can help you learn to spell new words.'

The 411 Technology Show will be broadcasting the episode featuring the QBook team in the New Year. To download this iPhone app visit the iTunes app store or visit www.kiwamedia.com

KidsWordfind

Written by Web Administrator | 02 November 2009

Kiwa Media's first iOS app was KidsWordfind. Kids Wordfind is a great hidden word puzzle game to keep children entertained. Now available for free download from the iTunes app store!

We are currently upgrading KidsWordfind for iPad with some great new features.

For support or suggestions on KidsWordfind email us.

Kiwa Media

Written by Web Administrator | 31 August 2009

KIWA Media is a New Zealand company that produces multi-language digital content, creates IT solutions and develops products and services for the digital publishing and entertainment industries.