Amazon has announced that they are shutting down their App Store for Android. This will occur on August 20th, 2025. The company sent a notice to developers indicating that they will no longer be able to submit new apps to the store. The company is also shuttering its Amazon Coins program. The Amazon App Store launched in March 2011 with just over 4,000 apps. It was preloaded … [Read more...] about Amazon App Store for Android is Shutting Down
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Android 16 Might Include Triple Split-Screen Mode for Enhanced Productivity
Google could enhance its Android system to make it a powerhouse of productivity. One way to do this is to introduce the ability to split the screen into three, which should let it run up to three apps simultaneously on suitably sized tablet devices. This should take productivity on an Android tablet to a new level, even challenging Apple iPad's dominance in the segment. So … [Read more...] about Android 16 Might Include Triple Split-Screen Mode for Enhanced Productivity
You can now buy Kindle Books on Kindle for Android
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
How to buy e-books with the Kindle App for Android
A couple of years ago, Amazon removed the ability to purchase e-books with their flagship Kindle for Android from the Google Play Store. Google implemented a policy that all in-app purchases had to be made using their billing system. Instead of paying Google 30% of each e-book sold, Amazon removed the ability to buy e-books or audiobooks. However, not all Kindles for Android … [Read more...] about How to buy e-books with the Kindle App for Android
BookFusion has a new E INK Mode
BookFusion is a popular e-reading app for Android and iOS. The company has just added new functionality for their Android offering that has a new E INK mode. The main selling points is the elimination of page-turn animations, a high contrast mode and improved highlights. This all should be excellent for people who use this app on their Boox and other Android e-readers. This … [Read more...] about BookFusion has a new E INK Mode
Handwritten Notes Supported for Google Docs
Image credit: Engadget Google Docs is getting an annotation feature that will let you mark up your documents just like you might with a pen and paper. With the update, announced at MWC 2024, Google Docs users on Android devices can use a finger or stylus to write notes, highlight text and circle words to their heart’s desire. Google says the feature will work on Android … [Read more...] about Handwritten Notes Supported for Google Docs
Google unveils Android 15 developer preview with greater focus on privacy
Here is an exciting piece of news for Android enthusiasts. Google has unveiled the first developer preview of Android 15, offering developers an exclusive glimpse into the future of the mobile operating system, Android Central reported. While details about consumer-facing features are scarce, Google's emphasis on privacy and security is all too apparent in this preview. The … [Read more...] about Google unveils Android 15 developer preview with greater focus on privacy
Introducing Memorizer Book Tracking App
Memorizer is movie and book tracking app that lets you log books and movies. The app lets you write a list of books you have read so you can revisit them later. The app also lets you find inspiration for new reads. The startup has managed to secure a user base of around 70,000 monthly active app users. The best thing is users continue reopening the app over the long run. The … [Read more...] about Introducing Memorizer Book Tracking App
Moon+ Reader unveils new E INK mode
Moon+ Reader is one of the most popular e-reading apps for Android. They recently updated the app that introduced E INK mode, making it perfect to run on Android e-readers from companies such as Hisense, Onyx Boox, iReader and many more. The big selling point is the elimination of animations; you won't see any animated page-turns or animations with accessing menus, dialogue, … [Read more...] about Moon+ Reader unveils new E INK mode
Audible Launches New Wear OS app to bring audiobooks to your wrists
Audible, the audiobook service owned by Amazon, has officially introduced its Wear OS app, expanding the possibilities for audiobook enthusiasts on Android-based smartwatches. Initially announced alongside the Galaxy Watch 6 series in July, the app is now accessible on the Play Store. The Audible Wear OS app empowers users to download audiobooks for offline listening and … [Read more...] about Audible Launches New Wear OS app to bring audiobooks to your wrists