Amazon has just released a new firmware update for modern Kindle e-readers, including the latest Paperwhite, Scribe and base model Kindle. There are no new features or functionality. Instead, this is more of a maintenance patch. The change log cites Performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements. The last patch introduced a whole host of new features for … [Read more...] about Amazon releases new 5.16.7 update for the Kindle
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Goodbye to the Amazon Kindle Oasis
The Amazon Kindle Oasis is discontinued in the United States. The e-reader is no longer for sale and has been removed from the Amazon Kindle Comparison Chart. There are a handful of units left in international markets, such as Canada and the United Kingdom, but when they are sold out, they will also be gone for good. The Kindle Oasis will go the way of the Kindle Voyage and … [Read more...] about Goodbye to the Amazon Kindle Oasis
Kindle features that make reading all the more interesting
Kindle e-readers have been leading the way in digital reading for years now, setting the bar for other companies to follow. They've become as essential to online reading as Google is to search, offering incredible convenience and an intuitive user experience. With their constant updates and devoted user base, Kindle e-readers continue to reign as a top choice in the e-book … [Read more...] about Kindle features that make reading all the more interesting
Amazon Kindle Oasis was removed from the Kindle comparison chart
Amazon looks like they are totally discontinuing the Amazon Kindle Oasis e-reader. They have just removed it from the Amazon comparison chart in the United States, the largest market for Oasis sales. They have also scrubbed all advertising banners and imagery. The Kindle Oasis has been out of stock for months, and it looks like Amazon is either working on a new model or the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis was removed from the Kindle comparison chart
There are all of the e-readers coming out in 2024
There are a copious amount of ebook readers and e-notebooks that are going to be released throughout 2024. Good e-Reader is bringing back our roundup of every single device that is coming out or has come out. This post will be updated regularly, so bookmark it if you need new hardware. Rumours Amazon plans on releasing at least one new e-reader this year Kobo plans … [Read more...] about There are all of the e-readers coming out in 2024
Amazon Kindle e-book updates need a public changelog
Amazon Kindle books sometimes receive ebook updates that the publisher or author pushes out. The Amazon Kindle e-reader has a reporting feature in digital books for spelling mistakes that are automatically sent over and often revised. The ebook cover art will be updated to generate interest when a book is made into a movie. An example of this is Andy Weir's The Martian; the old … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle e-book updates need a public changelog
How to show covers on the lock screen post latest Kindle update
There have been some changes introduced to the Kindle e-readers post the latest software update, minor ones but still warrant a mention. It's like the option to show the cover of the book you have been reading on the lock screen is now located under a different menu. All of this is the result of the latest software version 5.16.6 which has changed the Settings menu on the 10th … [Read more...] about How to show covers on the lock screen post latest Kindle update
New Kindle Oasis arriving soon?
Will the Kindle Oasis be back in stock on Valentine's Day, that is on the 14th of this month? It isn't known if that is a prank or if that is how things are likely to play out in the future. The said date has been mentioned by an Amazon customer support representative while responding to a Redittor's request for information as to when the Oasis can be expected to be available … [Read more...] about New Kindle Oasis arriving soon?
Kindle Paperwhite Kids now on sale
It has been some time since Amazon had last offered the Kindle for a discount. Now, I find there is a single Kindle model on sale, it being the Kindle Paperwhite Kids. The model comes with 16 gigs of storage and is currently offered for $129.99, which is $40 less than the original price. That makes for a quite generous 24 percent discount over the original price. The above … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite Kids now on sale
The mysterious case of some Kindles losing sideloaded content
Here is something that has been affecting many a Kindle user though strangely not as wide-spread for everyone to make a hue and cry on it. Maybe that is also the reason why we haven't seen Amazon reacting to the same as well. It is about Kindle devices losing all sideloaded content under some unknown mysterious circumstances. It is not known for sure what could be causing it … [Read more...] about The mysterious case of some Kindles losing sideloaded content
Free E-Books for Amazon Prime Members
Amazon First Reads is a program aimed at Prime members that offers early access to new e-books across many genres, as curated by First Reads editors. Prime members can choose to download one free e-book every month from a rotating list - though some months that number is bumped up to two—and non-members get them for a discounted price. These e-books can be read on any … [Read more...] about Free E-Books for Amazon Prime Members
Kindle Rewards is now only available in the USA
Amazon has just emailed customers who have signed up for the Kindle Rewards program. They are making it abundantly clear that the program is only available in the US and will no longer support other markets. The email states, "Kindle Rewards is only available to customers located in the US. Starting 1 February 2024, you will not be able to earn points if you are located outside … [Read more...] about Kindle Rewards is now only available in the USA
Amazon releases new update for the Kindle Scribe
Amazon has just pushed out a new firmware update for the Kindle Scribe. The new version number is 5.16.6.1, and there isn't much new information in the change log besides some bug fixes and enhancements. Likely, there have been some further optimizations to some of the new features found in the previous update, such as the Lasso Select tool can be used to delete your … [Read more...] about Amazon releases new update for the Kindle Scribe
Is there a reason to buy a Kindle anymore?
The Amazon Kindle has lost its edge in the past few years. Instead of innovating, they issue minor incremental updates through an unnecessary amount of generations, which are currently at 11. They have a tremendous lack of features that are missing at an inherent level, like expandable storage or even speakers. Amazon disregards trying new things like colour e-paper, offering … [Read more...] about Is there a reason to buy a Kindle anymore?