Shelfie Lets You Digitize Books By Giving You Free eBook Copies
Alyson Wyers — September 30, 2015 — Tech
References: shelfie & springwise
In the digital age, having electronic copies of everything is becoming increasingly mainstream, causing people to digitize books, photos, music, films and just about everything else. The Shelfie app enables people to get free or discounted ebook versions of all their favorite paper titles that they already own. Created by Bitlit, the platform also helps you discover new books to read.
To use the app and digitize books, users first download Shelfie to their smartphones and create a profile. From there, you can take a picture of your bookshelf and upload the photo. Shelfie will search its database to see if there are any matches within its inventory. Free copies of books you already own will be made available thanks to different publishing partners. You can also browse others' bookshelves.
To use the app and digitize books, users first download Shelfie to their smartphones and create a profile. From there, you can take a picture of your bookshelf and upload the photo. Shelfie will search its database to see if there are any matches within its inventory. Free copies of books you already own will be made available thanks to different publishing partners. You can also browse others' bookshelves.
Trend Themes
1. Bookshelf-digitizing Apps - The trend of bookshelf-digitizing apps is growing, creating opportunities for innovative platforms.
2. Free Ebook Copies - Offering free or discounted eBook versions of physical books is a trend that is changing the way people read and interact with literature.
3. Social Book Discovery - Platforms like Shelfie enable social book discovery, allowing users to explore their friends' bookshelves and discover new titles.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing Industry - Publishers could partner with bookshelf-digitizing apps to expand access to their titles.
2. E-reading Industry - E-reading companies can integrate with bookshelf-digitizing apps to offer users a more comprehensive reading experience.
3. Social Media Industry - Social media companies can create bookshelf-digitizing features to enhance their users' experiences and increase engagement.
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