Amazon is going to be releasing a new firmware update for the 10th generation Kindle, which is the Kindle Paperwhite 4. Within the next few days the 5.10.1.3 package will be pushed out via WIFI and it brings a slew of new features. Recommendations and tips will finally go live, this is a feature that Amazon was hyping … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 5.10.1.3 firmware out soon
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Amazon Kindle Audible Bundle is now available
Amazon has just released a new bundle for the Kindle Paperwhite 4, called the Audible Bundle. The e-reader comes with a pair of wireless headphones and a three month subscription to Audible for $139 for the 8GB Kindle and $169 for the 32GB version.The listing on Amazon does not mention any of the tech specs of … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Audible Bundle is now available
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 on sale for $99
Amazon has discounted the latest generation Paperwhite 4 in the United States. The regular price is $129.99 and it on sale for $99, which is a savings of $30. The 32GB version is also available for $119.99 and the LTE versions are also on sale. This is the first time that Amazon has offered a great deal on the Kindle, … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 on sale for $99
Amazon UK experimenting with ebook gifting system
The Amazon UK website has quietly been testing an ebook gifting system. This will allow users to purchase an ebook and gift to another person, as long as you have their email address. There are further options to establish a date in which the email will be sent and a little room for a custom message. The ebook gifting … [Read more...] about Amazon UK experimenting with ebook gifting system
Amazon Kindle for Android allows you to store ebooks on the SD card
The Amazon Kindle app for Android now allows users to store content on the SD card. This is useful if you have an extensive collection of large files, such as PDF files, cookbooks, comics or magazines. Once you have the new version of the app, simply go the settings menu and grant Kindle permission to write to your SD … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle for Android allows you to store ebooks on the SD card
Project Fiona – The Tale of the very first Kindle e-Reader
The Amazon Kindle is ubiquitous with the e-reader and enjoys tremendous brand name recognition. It has sold the most units worldwide over the past ten years than any other company and continues to dominate digital books in Canada, UK and the US. Initially the first Kindle was called project Fiona and it borrowed its … [Read more...] about Project Fiona – The Tale of the very first Kindle e-Reader
Amazon Announces New Kindle Oasis 2 Premium Leather Case
Amazon went back to the drawing board a few months ago and developed second generation cases with a better magnet system for the Kindle Oasis 2. In early November they released a few new products, a fabric cover that were fairly cheap and a leather case, that came in two colors. Amazon has just developed a premium … [Read more...] about Amazon Announces New Kindle Oasis 2 Premium Leather Case
Will Amazon discount the Paperwhite 4?
The Kindle Paperwhite 4 has only been available for just over a month and it has already received some early promotions. In the past week Amazon launched a six month free subscription to Kindle Unlimited when you bought the PW4, but it has since expired. The Paperwhite 4 also received a slight discount in the United … [Read more...] about Will Amazon discount the Paperwhite 4?
Amazon Claims to Resolve “Disappearing” eBooks Issue
A couple of weeks ago, prolific author, advocate, and self-pub expert David Gaughran published a blog piece on a disturbing phenomenon: international customers were having trouble buying titles that had been published via KDP. The post had over 100 comments in the first twenty-four hours, largely from authors who … [Read more...] about Amazon Claims to Resolve “Disappearing” eBooks Issue
The best ebook and e-reader Cyber Monday Deals
Cyber Monday puts a heavy emphasis on digital content to populate your new e-reader. There are dozens of retailers that are offering discounts on ebooks, but there are still a few hardware deals around. During the next 48 hours, this post will be constantly updated once more companies announce their plans for Cyber … [Read more...] about The best ebook and e-reader Cyber Monday Deals
Amazon has discounted hundreds of ebooks this weekend
The Amazon Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are still ongoing and there are dozens of e-readers and tablets on sale. In order to populate your device full of digital content, Amazon has discounted hundreds of Kindle books. Each of these titles are written by indie authors and some bestselling ones, the prices range … [Read more...] about Amazon has discounted hundreds of ebooks this weekend
Amazon accidently leaks customer names and email addresses
Amazon has emailed thousands of users to tell them their username and email address was leaked on their website. When contacted for comment, Amazon said that neither its website nor any of its systems had been breached and that it has “fixed the issue and informed customers who may have been impacted.” It did not … [Read more...] about Amazon accidently leaks customer names and email addresses