Amazon has enabled in-app purchases for e-books, manga, and other digital content on the Kindle app for Android, the same app you would download from Google Play. Although this has only been live for a few weeks, Amazon has not drawn attention to this matter. This is excellent news for anyone who wants to buy books in the app without having to open a web browser, purchase … [Read more...] about You can now buy Kindle Books on Kindle for Android
Amazon Kindle News
New WinterBreak Tool Can Jailbreak Latest Kindle e-Readers
Here is a Kindle hack that perhaps is the simplest while providing unrestricted access to the underlying hardware. The hack takes advantage of a key vulnerability of Kindle devices and will be equally applicable to even the latest generation 2024 Kindle models. WinterBreak, as the tool is named, has worked on every Kindle device available since 2012 and runs the firmware … [Read more...] about New WinterBreak Tool Can Jailbreak Latest Kindle e-Readers
Amazon’s Struggle with Fake Books and Piracy
In late 2023, a book appeared on Amazon that bore an uncanny resemblance to a popular earlier title. Titled Turtles All the Way Down: In Search of Turtle’s Truth in All Vaccination, this new release mimicked the name and cover of the controversial book published one year prior (right image below). But this time, the content took an entirely different stance, leaving readers … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Struggle with Fake Books and Piracy
What e-reader did you buy in 2024?
The year is closing rapidly, and many new e-readers and e-notebooks came out in 2024. Amazon and Kobo refreshed most of their lineup, issuing their first color e-readers. Bigme released the Hibreak smartphone with two models: one color and one with a black and white screen. Remarkable finally released a new device after close to a four-year wait: the Remarkable Paper Pro with a … [Read more...] about What e-reader did you buy in 2024?
Amazon Offering Kindle Unlimited For Just 99p in the UK
Amazon has a nice Boxing Day offer going, one that should appeal to book lovers like no other. You now have the chance to become a Kindle Unlimited member against an upfront payment of just 99p, something that otherwise would set you back £9.49 per month at other times. As GBNews reported, the discounted offer is applicable for three months so you get to save more than £27 … [Read more...] about Amazon Offering Kindle Unlimited For Just 99p in the UK
Stuff your Kindle Day has Locked People Out of Amazon Accounts
Stuff Your Kindle Day happens occasionally and is primarily focused on Romance, dark fantasy and science fiction e-books. For one day, many bestsellers and popular books are discounted or made available for free. This usually goes without a hitch, and readers are happy with their digital haul. However, with the December 27th Stuff Your Kindle Day, people were downloading dozens … [Read more...] about Stuff your Kindle Day has Locked People Out of Amazon Accounts
Amazon Kindle Oasis is back in stock
Amazon must have found some Kindle Oasis models because they are selling new ones on their website in the United States. Over the past couple of days, the 32GB and 8GB models were available at full retail prices. However, due to the demand, the 32GB model was sold out and only the 8GB variant remains. If the 8GB model does not tickle your fancy, the international versions of … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis is back in stock
Review of the Amazon Kindle Scribe 2024
The digital notebook space has been growing strongly for over seven years. Several companies, such as Supernote, Remarkable, and Onyx Boox, have made their entire business model in this sector. Others are more focused on e-readers but do offer some note-taking models, such as Rakuten Kobo, Hyread, iReader, iFlytek, Hanvon, and, most recently, Amazon. Amazon released the … [Read more...] about Review of the Amazon Kindle Scribe 2024
The Best e-Reader for Every Budget
Over a hundred new e-readers were released in 2024, and it can be daunting to figure out which is best for your needs. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Onyx Boox, and others prioritize marketing their most expensive units, citing all available features. However, there are tons of e-book readers out there for every budget. The first thing you need to look for is the screen … [Read more...] about The Best e-Reader for Every Budget
Color e-readers worth the hype?
Color e-readers have been around for over a decade, and some brands, such as Pocketbook and iFlytek, have experimented with the technology. However, neither of their products has sold very well. E INK has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in refining the technology with the intention of mass market appeal. It has now hit critical mass with the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft, … [Read more...] about Color e-readers worth the hype?