Internet search services provider Google has reportedly announced the availability of eBookstore, its e-books platform, in Australia. The platform allows locals the ability to purchase e-books across a range of Internet-enabled devices.
The move comes as the company kicks off its annual Google Developer Day in Sydney. It is said to mark a significant milestone in the local e-book industry which is currently heavily contested by the likes of Amazon with its vast array of digital books, Apple with its iBookstore, and a series of local retailers.
Google announced the 2-million-book eBookstore earlier this year. The service was not available in Australia until now with the company unable to provide a local launch date at the time. The search giant has now made the service and an associated affiliate programme available to Australian residents. Google has not only launched its own store but has also partnered with Booktopia and Dymocks to sell Google eBooks as well. According to the company, QBD The Bookshop and The Co-op Bookshop will also launch Google eBook integration soon.
Google has enabled the 'Books' tab in the Australian Android Market as well, allowing the purchase of books through the application market for reading on tablets and smartphones.
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