If you have a modern Kindle e-reader, there is a new firmware update that will let you start reading an ebook before it has finished downloading. This is a similar system that is employed on the Kindle App for Android and for iOS. If you are on a very sluggish WIFI network, this will be an obvious benefit.Over the next few weeks you will see an updated page location dialog … [Read more...] about You can now read Kindle Books before they have finished downloading
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Amazon is giving away free ebooks for World Book Day
If you have an Amazon Kindle e-reader or use their free apps for Android or iOS, there is a bunch of free ebooks that are available for World Book Day. The nine ebooks are from Amazon Crossing, which is their translated international imprint. They normally sell for around $5 each, but are available for free until April 24th. The audiobook versions are available for $1.99, but … [Read more...] about Amazon is giving away free ebooks for World Book Day
The Amazon Kindle font menu system is now live
Amazon pushed out a new firmware update in February and said within the next couple of weeks a new Aa menu would be live. This system was delayed due to a number of bugs, but today Amazon has just unveiled the new system to all of the modern Kindles.The new Kindle Aa system gives users more flexibility and control over their reading experience. Basically Amazon just just … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle font menu system is now live
Amazon Prime Day is going to be delayed
Amazon Prime Day occurs every year in July and last year the company sold over 175 million items during the two day sale. Due to the COVID-19 virus where over one million people have been affected and according to a new report by Reuters Prime Day has been delayed until August or September.Prime Day, a marketing event Amazon started in 2015 to drum up sales during the … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Day is going to be delayed
Will Amazon start selling Kindle books on the iPad or iPhone?
The Amazon Kindle app for iOS, which can be installed on the iPad or iPhone cannot be used to purchase ebooks. Instead, users have to visit the main Amazon website, purchase books and then sync them to the app, not very intuitive. Amazon might end up selling ebooks very soon on iOS, due to a very quiet landmark deal that was signed with Apple.The Amazon Prime Video app … [Read more...] about Will Amazon start selling Kindle books on the iPad or iPhone?
The Kindle Oasis 3 is sold out in Canada
The Amazon Kindle Oasis is sold out in Canada for the 8GB and 32GB models. The soonest that they can process and deliver the product is tentatively April 5th. There is no Special Offers program in Canada, so this isn't an option. The only model that is available is the 32GB model with 4G/LTE internet access, but it is expensive, around $429.99. Everywhere else in Canada that … [Read more...] about The Kindle Oasis 3 is sold out in Canada
Kindle now has better dictionary support
The Kindle app for iOS now has improved dictionary lookup features, which allows you to scroll lengthy definitions without leaving your book. Many people use the dictionary on a regular basis, so it is very solid to be able to lookup a specific word or a block of text. This update is pretty well the only new feature on the 6.29 version.Amazon considers iOS to be their … [Read more...] about Kindle now has better dictionary support
You can now buy a refurbished Kindle Oasis 3
Amazon is out of stock of new Kindle Oasis 3 e-readers for the next 6-8 weeks, but the company just unveiled refurbished models for the very first time. You can save $40 or more from buying it new, if you want to buy a refurb unit and live in the United States.The Kindle Oasis 3 comes in two colors, black and champagne gold You can pick up the 8GB WIFI model for $209 or the … [Read more...] about You can now buy a refurbished Kindle Oasis 3
Amazon is now selling Kindle e-readers in the Netherlands
Amazon has just opened up a fully functional store in the Netherlands, where they are selling Kindle e-readers, print books, along with goods and food items. Amazon initially launched a Netherlands store back in 2014, but only sold ebooks and distributed Prime video. Customers who wanted to buy a Kindle, had to get it somewhere else. People who bought Kindle books, and didn't … [Read more...] about Amazon is now selling Kindle e-readers in the Netherlands
Kindle Oasis out of stock due to the Coronavirus
Amazon does business with Foxconn to manufacture their Kindle line of e-readers and this company is operating at around 12% of capacity due to the coronavirus. The first Kindle to have an extended delay of availability is the Kindle Oasis 3. This e-reader is out of stock on almost all models for the next 6-8 weeks. Even the international version of the Oasis 3 is also out of … [Read more...] about Kindle Oasis out of stock due to the Coronavirus
Amazon 5.12.4 update is causing trouble on some Kindle e-readers
A couple of weeks ago Amazon released a new firmware update that would introduce a slew of new features in the coming weeks. It looks like this file is causing problems for some people who have older Kindles. The library view and home screen have disappeared, the only way to fix this issue is to deregister it or do a complete factory reset, although this option will warrant … [Read more...] about Amazon 5.12.4 update is causing trouble on some Kindle e-readers
You can now read Kindle Books on the new Microsoft Edge Browser
Microsoft revamped their Edge browser a couple months ago and is built upon the open-source Chromium project, just like Google Chrome and Opera. This is the next generation browser from Microsoft and has been pushed to almost every Windows 10 enabled PC and Surface Go tablet. If you want to read Kindle books on Edge, there is a feature you need to know about, the Kindle Cloud … [Read more...] about You can now read Kindle Books on the new Microsoft Edge Browser
Now is a good time to buy a Kindle
Amazon normally discounts the Kindle e-readers every few months, which punishes people who pay full price. Today, the online retailer has brought the entry level Kindle Basic and Kindle Paperwhite 4 to Black Friday prices, if you are looking to pick one up, now is the time.The Kindle Basic has been discounted to $59.99, which provides a $30 savings. The Kindle Paperwhite 4 … [Read more...] about Now is a good time to buy a Kindle
