Amazon has updated its official app for MAC Computers, bringing it to version 1.10.3. This new update brings gesture controls to the ebook experience, allowing you to swipe and pan. It will also now support Amazon's new KF8 HTML5 ebook format, which will allow you to read some of the company's next generation of content. One of the most exciting elements to this update is the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle for MAC Updated and Now Supports KF8
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Amazon Divulges Some Critical Numbers at Digital Book World
Most of the big names in electronic reading—Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo—like to keep a lid on all information about things like sales figures on devices, numbers of ebooks sold, and more. So when Amazon’s VP of Kindle Content Russ Grandinetti took the main stage at Digital Book World and enlightened the publishing industry crowd about some of that information, everyone paid … [Read more...] about Amazon Divulges Some Critical Numbers at Digital Book World
Understanding Kindle Format 8 HTML5 Tools
Amazon has updated their entire process of developing ebooks and enhanced rich media content on their various platforms. They ushered in a new Kindle friendly format called Kindle Format 8 or KF8. The Kindle Fire has native support for this new format and allows authors/publishers more freedom in delivering enhanced ebook content using next generation web standards. If you are … [Read more...] about Understanding Kindle Format 8 HTML5 Tools
Amazon announces successor to MOBI with Kindle Format 8
Amazon has announced today the successor of their popular MOBI format which has been a staple of the Kindle for many years. The new format is called Kindle Format 8 or KF8 and brings to the table next generation capabilities for enhanced books. Kindle Format 8 brings many new features and enhancements – including HTML5 support. This new ebook format is the next generation … [Read more...] about Amazon announces successor to MOBI with Kindle Format 8