[May 23, 2013] CourseSmart Updates Android App Tweet May 23, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- CourseSmart, an educational services platform and provider of digital course materials, has announced CourseSmart eTextbooks, an upgrade to its mobile application designed for the Android Operating System. In a release, the Company noted that CourseSmart's new Android app features both online and offline access to digital course materials. "We have been a leader in the Android space for a long time, and our new application takes that commitment to the next level, offering consumers several highly-anticipated new features," said Sean Devine, CEO of CourseSmart. "As mobile devices continue to proliferate, we will maintain our track record of offering innovation and convenience to both Android and IOS users." Features include: -Access digital course materials when connected to the internet or offline, -Add highlights, -Read while you download your eTextbook, -Skim thumbnails or full pages, -Add, edit and synchronize your notes and highlights as you study online or offline, -View your notes and highlights during an open book exam, -Find what you need using keyword search while online, and -Get a true digital equivalent of your textbook. -Reading experience is streamlined to have similar look and feel as browser-based reader Other features of CourseSmart's eTextbooks include the ability to search for a topic within a single book, zoom in on text and graphs, scroll through or jump to individual pages, and view, add and edit text notes. CourseSmart eTextbooks for Android-run devices: the Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Motorola Droid, Samsung Fascinate, HTC Droid Incredible, HTC Droid Eris, HTC myTouch 3G Slider, HTC Evo and Samsung Galaxy 7. CourseSmart eTextbooks for Android is available from the Google Play store and can be accessed at coursesmart.com/go/mobile. CourseSmart's mobile privacy policy has been certified by TRUSTe. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]