Amazon has just fired over 100 people in their devices and services group yesterday. These people worked on the Kindle, Echo speakers and the Alexa voice assistant. The Amazon Kindle is a shadow of what it once was, there is no innovation on the hardware side of things and Amazon just sees it as a gateway to sell more e-books. This is not the first time that Amazon has … [Read more...] about Amazon has fired 100 people in the devices group, including Kindle
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Everything you need to know about the Amazon Kindle for iOS – Get Book
Amazon quietly released an update for the Kindle app on iPhone and iPad. Customers in the United States, when viewing a book, now have a new option called "Get Book." It then opens your default internet browser and redirects you to the book listing on the Amazon.com website, where the e-book can be purchased. The purchase is then automatically synced to the Kindle app. Why … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the Amazon Kindle for iOS – Get Book
Kindle App for iOS Now Includes Get Book Button Following Court Ruling
The Kindle for iOS app now comes with the 'Get Book' button that enables users to make e-book purchases from right within the app itself. This comes in the wake of a court ruling that deemed illegal any attempt by Apple to collect a 27 percent commission on any purchases made outside of apps. The April 30 ruling by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers also barred Apple from imposing … [Read more...] about Kindle App for iOS Now Includes Get Book Button Following Court Ruling
Update Kindle for Android, or you won’t be able to read e-books
Google Android apps are heavily fragmented. Some apps do not work unless you download the latest update, while others continue to work for years, never prompting you to download the newest version. Amazon has announced that older versions of the Kindle app for Google Android will no longer work after May 26th, 2025. Unless you install the latest version, it will no longer be … [Read more...] about Update Kindle for Android, or you won’t be able to read e-books
Amazon Mother’s Day Kindle Sale Roundup
Mother's Day is almost here, and it is hardly surprising that Amazon offers a discount on its Kindle range of devices. All the Kindle devices are now on sale, so you have plenty of choices when choosing the best gift for your beloved mother this year. From the big and pricey Kindle Scribe to the more pocket-friendly basic Kindle and the Kindle Paperwhite, you can have it all at … [Read more...] about Amazon Mother’s Day Kindle Sale Roundup
Amazon continues to be the best e-reader ecosystem in the world
Amazon may get a bad rap sometimes when it kills off popular services and systems people have used for a long time. When they discontinue something, longtime users threaten to flee to an alternative ecosystem, such as Barnes & Noble NOOK or Rakuten Kobo. However, Amazon continues to have the best e-book ecosystem and quality e-readers compared to anyone else. There were … [Read more...] about Amazon continues to be the best e-reader ecosystem in the world
The Amazon Kindle now sorts by authors’ first and last names in the Library
Amazon has just released the 5.18.2 software update for most modern Kindle e-readers. The main change is in the users' library, where all their e-books are housed. Authors are sorted by default by an author's first and last name, making it more intuitive to find an author quickly. Previously, by default, it sorted by the author's last name and first name. The Amazon Kindle … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle now sorts by authors’ first and last names in the Library
Amazon Kindle Scribe and Fire Tablets are on Sale
Amazon is promoting sales on the Kindle Scribe and Fire Tablets. The company has a book sale from April 23rd to the 28th, and the hardware discount is early since you can read e-books on all of them. Get $85 off latest generation Kindle Scribe—perfect for reading and writing. Additional offers include $35 off the Fire HD 8, $45 off the Fire HD 10, $50 off the Fire HD 10 Kids … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Scribe and Fire Tablets are on Sale
Amazon Will Let Users Buy From 3rd Party Retailers
Amazon is launching a new feature for US customers called 'Buy For me.' It will take advantage of AI to power your search within the Amazon Shopping app. When searching for a product Amazon does not have, it will still list it in the search results and let you know they are from 3rd party sellers. It can potentially be a great system where niche products can be sold. Amazon has … [Read more...] about Amazon Will Let Users Buy From 3rd Party Retailers
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft e-Reader is on Sale for 20% off
If you are looking to buy an Amazon Kindle Colorsoft and are waiting for a deal, now is the time. Amazon has put this e-reader on sale for 20% off, and it can be yours today for $244; the regular price is $279.99. This ebook reader is hardly ever discounted since it is the most expensive book reader Amazon offers. They tend to favor the Kindle or Kindle Paperwhite with regular … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Colorsoft e-Reader is on Sale for 20% off