Google Play Books Lets You Zoom In On Speech Bubbles in Comic Books Now
Alyson Wyers — July 31, 2016 — Pop Culture
References: play.google & engadget
The latest version of Google Play Books has a new zoom feature that makes it easier to read speech bubbles when reading digital copies of comic books. This addition was appropriately announced at San Diego Comic Con recently.
The Bubble Zoom lets readers zoom in on speech bubbles with a simple tap, making it easier than ever to read the illustrated panels on an electronic device. Rather than having to zoom in on the whole image, just the text portion and dialogue will appear in a larger font, allowing you to still maintain a full page view of the rest of the panels.
This feature, which is already available to Android users, indicates people are increasingly reading on digital devices rather than hard copy editions, even in the realm of graphic novels.
The Bubble Zoom lets readers zoom in on speech bubbles with a simple tap, making it easier than ever to read the illustrated panels on an electronic device. Rather than having to zoom in on the whole image, just the text portion and dialogue will appear in a larger font, allowing you to still maintain a full page view of the rest of the panels.
This feature, which is already available to Android users, indicates people are increasingly reading on digital devices rather than hard copy editions, even in the realm of graphic novels.
Trend Themes
1. Digital Reading - The increasing popularity of reading on digital devices presents opportunities for innovative reading experiences and enhanced accessibility.
2. Zoom Technology - The introduction of zoom features in digital reading platforms enables easier reading of specialized content like comic books and opens up opportunities for improved visual experiences.
3. Adaptive UI - The development of adaptive user interfaces that optimize readability for different types of digital content, such as speech bubbles in comic books, creates opportunities for personalized reading experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Digital Publishing - The shift towards reading on digital devices drives the need for innovative digital publishing solutions that enhance the reading experience, such as adaptive zoom technologies.
2. Graphic Novels - The digital reading trend presents disruptive innovation prospects for the graphic novel industry, with opportunities to explore interactive storytelling formats and adaptive reading experiences.
3. Mobile Applications - The inclusion of zoom features in reading apps highlights the potential for mobile application developers to create more engaging and user-friendly experiences for comic book readers.
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