IPhone
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The iPhone and the iPod touch by Apple Inc. can read PDF files using the built in browser application as well as web based eBooks. iPhone and iTouch run a specialized version of MacOS X. Click iPod if you were really looking for a solution for eBooks on those devices.
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[edit] Additional eBook Readers
Apple has opened up the iPhone and iPod Touch to third party development so expect new eBook Reader software. Many of these are now linked and available through iTunes.
[edit] Off line Readers
In addition to the browser there is a program called Books.app that can be installed on these devices to enable local reading of text and HTML files. This program is also called iphoneebooks. You will also need a copybookdir program to get the books to the device.
If you like reading Comic books or Manga you should get the jcomix application.
For more eBook Reader choices see E-book software#iPhone.
[edit] Online Readers
The built-in browser can be used to read some eBooks online.
There is also a new online application called Readdle that provides a tool to allow you to upload eBooks which can the be read online or even off-line for a book of less than 100K. It provides bookmarking and remembers your place in the book you are reading.
Another online application for eBook reading is TextOnPhone. This is a large selection of eBooks already available although you can also upload your own. It has notes support so you can add notes to the eBook is you wish.
Reader is a eBook Reader. It has one touch scrolling and bookmarks. Font size can be adjusted.
