Amazon has a reason to be proud as its third-generation Kindle e-reader has become the highest selling product for Amazon of all time. The Kindle sales have pipped its previous bestselling product – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) and were also the bestselling product for this holiday season. Jeff Bezos, Amazon […]
Amazon will launch Kindle app on Windows Phone 7
After releasing the Kindle app on iOS and Android platforms, Amazon has announced to launch its e-book reading app for the newest Windows Phone 7 platform. The app will be released later this year and will include new features like personalized book recommendations on the Kindle home screen and ability to send book suggestions […]
Amazon brings Kindle for the web
Amazon has introduced a beta version of the “Kindle for the Web” which allows users to discover new books and authors easily, without leaving their web browser. Kindle for the Web works by authors and website publishers embedding the first chapter of a book. Consumers can read the chapter for free and if interested, […]
Amazon now shipping new-generation Kindles
Amazon is now shipping its next-generation Kindle two days ahead of its scheduled date. Amazon says the new Kindles are the fastest selling Kindles ever that saw an undisclosed amount of orders in the first four weeks. The 6-inch Kindle is available in two variants – Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 3G and starts […]
Amazon introduces new 6-inch Kindle devices; comes with Wi-Fi, 50% better contrast
Amazon has unveiled new 6-inch Kindle devices sporting a new design, display and color option. The smaller Kindles now come in graphite color and have the same e-ink display as Kindle DX with 50 percent improved contrast and offers 20 percent faster page turns. Amazon has also managed to shave off the extra bulk […]
Amazon intros new Kindle DX with lower price, high contrast display
Amazon today announced a new Kindle DX at a lower price. The new Kindle DX will retail for $379 as compared to previous price of $489 and will feature similar sized 9.7-inch screen but with a 50 percent higher contrast. Better contrast means consumer will be able to enjoy clear text and improved readability […]
Kindle App for Android now available
Amazon’s on a roll. After updating the Kindle app for Apple devices yesterday, they’ve launched the application for Android devices. Users with Android handsets will now be able to buy, read and sync their Kindle books right from their devices. Few app features include synchronization of previously purchased Kindle books, background and color customization, […]
Kindle app for iPhone/iPod/iPad supports audio/video playback
Amazon has updated their Kindle app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad that brings audio and video playback functionality to the ebooks. Users can now play embedded AV content in Kindle books and the first books that will support such functionality are Rick Steves’ London by Rick Steves and Together We Cannot Fail by […]
Amazon reduces Kindle price to $189
In an attempt to wade competition from other e-book readers and tablets, Amazon has announced a price cut to its Kindle device. The Kindle now sells for $189 from the original price of $259 and comes with free 3G service, allowing users to download books anywhere on-the-go as well as surf the internet. Kindle […]
Amazon announces Kindle app for Android
After bring the Kindle application for iPhone OS, PC, Mac and Blackberry, Amazon today announced the app for Android platform. Similar to the Kindle app on other platforms, this Android-specific app brings the liberty to buy from over 5,400,000 books from the Kindle store, sync books with Whispersync so that the user can read […]