Amazon has just unveiled a couple of new enhancements for the Kindle app for iOS. The reading ruler will underline an entire body of text on a line by line basis. When reading in continuous scroll, use a vertical navigation bar to explore your book without losing your place. Also, one new feature borrowed from the Kindle e-reader, is that there are all sorts of new … [Read more...] about Amazon Introduces Reading Ruler for the Kindle
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The entire timeline of the Amazon Kindle E-Reader
The Amazon Kindle e-reader is the most popular brand of all time. People unfamiliar with e-readers in general have all heard about the Kindle and that it can read ebooks. The first generation Kindle basically kick started the entire ebook revolution and inspired other companies like Barnes and Noble and Kobo to enter the fray with their own product offerings. Today, we would … [Read more...] about The entire timeline of the Amazon Kindle E-Reader
Amazon Kindle to include more options in the font menu
Amazon has announced that the Kindle will receive a new firmware update, that will give users new features in the font menu system. Version 5.12.4 is available now, but the new features will not be fully implemented for a couple of weeks. The big selling point behind this update is that it now makes it easier to access all font, layout and reading options without leaving your … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle to include more options in the font menu
The Kindle Paperwhite 4 is on sale for a limited time
Amazon runs discounts on almost a monthly basis for one e-reader or another. The company has just slashed $35 off the regular price of $130 and you can pick one up for $94. The big selling points is that it has a 300 PPI screen and is waterproof. Meanwhile, the new entry-level Kindle, which features an integrated light and a high resolution display, is also being discounted. It … [Read more...] about The Kindle Paperwhite 4 is on sale for a limited time
What type of data does Amazon collect from Kindles?
When you purchase an Amazon Kindle e-reader and use it for any length of time, Amazon collects all sorts of data from you. They can keep track of page turns, where you are tapping inside an ebook or how long it takes you to complete a novel. The extent of the tracking was brought to light in a tweet by Adrianne Jeffries, an investigative reporter for The Markup.Amazon … [Read more...] about What type of data does Amazon collect from Kindles?
Amazon is bringing back the Kindle Voyage for a limited time
Amazon is going to be selling new models of the Kindle Voyage e-reader once again. The WIFI only model is available for preorder in Germany and the United Kingdom, it is expected to start shipping out on February 4th, 2020. Other markets will start to see the Kindle Voyage listings sometime in the next few days.The Kindle Voyage came out in 2014 and it features a six inch … [Read more...] about Amazon is bringing back the Kindle Voyage for a limited time
Amazon provides 20% savings when buying 2 Kindle e-readers
Amazon has just launched a new sales promotion that gives you an incentive when buying multiple Kindle e-readers. If you buy two units, you save 20% off, this doesn't give you a ton of savings if you buy the cheapest models, but it gives you massive discount if you purchase the Oasis. You will basically save $200, so instead of $350 each, you will only be paying $280 … [Read more...] about Amazon provides 20% savings when buying 2 Kindle e-readers
Kindle Paperwhite and Basic are back to their Black Friday Prices
Amazon just dramatically reduced the cost on the Kindle Paperwhite and entry level Kindle Basic, to Black Friday prices. The Paperwhites normal price is $119 and has received a discount of $45 and is now available for $84.99. This model is waterproof and has 2x the internal storage. The Kindle Basic with front-light and a high resolution display normal price is $89 and has … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite and Basic are back to their Black Friday Prices
The Amazon Kindle Year in Review
The Amazon Kindle E-Reader continues to be the most well known brand in the world and in 2019 they had a great year for sales for hardware, as well as ebooks. The original goal of the Kindle in 2007, was to think of a book and be reading it within 60 seconds. They are the only company to offer free monthly cellular access to the bookstore, as long as you pay extra for the … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle Year in Review
Amazon Kindle app can turn quotes into images
The Amazon Kindle e-reading app for iOS has a new feature, which is quite exciting. You can turn any quote an ebook to an image and then share it via social media, email or apps such as Whatsapp. All you need to do to get started is make sure your app is running version 6.26 and then open an ebook. Next, highlight a specific word or block of text. There is a new feature on the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle app can turn quotes into images
Will Amazon add warm light to the Kindle Paperwhite in 2020?
Amazon was last to the party for incorporating a glowlight system for the Kindle Oasis, their expensive flagship e-reader. A glowlight is a candlelight effect that warms up the screen with a series of Amber LED lights, in addition to the front-lit display that has white LED lights. Will Amazon use their new warm light system in the Kindle Paperwhite in 2020?Amazon has … [Read more...] about Will Amazon add warm light to the Kindle Paperwhite in 2020?
Amazon is going to open up retail stores in Germany
Germany is Amazon's second strongest market, after the United States. They will be opening up a retail store sometime in the next year. Ralf Kleber is in charge of Amazon Germany said “The fact is that we know that customers shop offline and that they like variety,” adding that he declined to give concrete details or a timetable.Ralf also mentioned that he wants to push … [Read more...] about Amazon is going to open up retail stores in Germany
