Abstract
- Kobo ended Pocket assist on July 8 and now makes use of Instapaper as its built-in read-it-later software.
- Instapaper arrives by way of a firmware replace on all Kobo e-readers; setup at kobo.com/instapaper with a code.
- Instapaper mimics Pocket however strips formatting and pictures typically; Pocket knowledge exports finish Oct 8, 2025.
Pocket powered Kobo’s built-in read-it-later characteristic for greater than a decade, however the platform formally ended assist throughout desktop, iOS, Android, and naturally, Kobo’s e-readers, on July eighth. Fortunately, Kobo has introduced that Instapaper is its new go-to read-it-later platform, and it is now accessible throughout the corporate’s total e-reader lineup.
The replace is obtainable for all Kobo units, together with the unique Contact and fashions as much as the Clara BW, Clara Color, and Libra Color.
Instapaper integration is obtainable by way of a firmware replace that is presently accessible for Kobo units. Identical to Pocket, Instapaper is a read-it-later software that means that you can save articles from the online, each on desktop and cell. The method is extra easy than Amazon’s Send to Kindle characteristic and appears to perform practically precisely like Pocket did on Kobo’s units. The replace appeared mechanically on my Kobo Libra Colour once I synced my library (it took roughly 5 minutes to put in). The setup course of includes visiting kobo.com/instapaper and coming into a code that seems in your Kobo system.
Instapaper appears virtually pretty much as good as Pocket
Tales do not look as clear, sadly
Whereas not as visually interesting as Pocket, Instapaper’s desktop app is purposeful. In reality, I type of like its stripped-back, retro consumer interface. I’ve even put in a Firefox shortcut to rapidly add content material and arrange the Instapaper iOS and Android apps. So far as I can inform, I will be capable to use Instapaper practically precisely how I used Pocket for years. The one draw back I’ve observed is that Instapaper appears to battle with formatting lists and photographs from tales, making studying troublesome (this additionally means syncing takes a bit longer).
The replace is obtainable for all Kobo units, together with the unique Contact and fashions as much as the Clara BW, Clara Color, and Libra Color. Pocket knowledge exports can be found till October 8, 2025, so if you happen to’re nonetheless holding on to a prolonged checklist of content material you may have saved to learn (I do know I’m), you may nonetheless entry it.
