Amazon started offering support for DRM-free EPUB files that are e-mailed to Kindle e-readers since April last year. That was a surprise move that perhaps none had expected coming from Amazon given how ferociously protective the retail giant usually is with regard to the sort of content that could be read via Kindle devices. For Amazon, the ideal scenario would be to source all … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Send to Kindle feature still supports sending MOBI file
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Kindle Scribe first E Ink device ever to be tested at JerryRigEverything
The Kindle Scribe, the first E Ink tablet Amazon has ever come up with scored another first in being the first E Ink device to have ever been subjected to the torturous ordeal at JerryRigEverything. It was scratched, bent, and ripped open, all of which can be quite heart wrenching for those who have a special place in their heart for E Ink tablets or e-notes. The Scribe did put … [Read more...] about Kindle Scribe first E Ink device ever to be tested at JerryRigEverything
Amazon Kindle and Fire tablets now on sale at Woot for really cheap
It is quite rare for Kindle e-readers or Fire tablets to go on sale for any stretch of time without being bundled with a discount package. Take for instance the latest such offer coming from Woot which is offering a range of Kindle and Fire devices at almost dirt-cheap rates. The only cache here is that all of the devices being sold are refurbished. Amazon however stated the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle and Fire tablets now on sale at Woot for really cheap
Amazon issues new mandatory Kindle for PC or Mac update to download new e-books
Amazon has issued a new Kindle update for PC and Mac that is mandatory for users to install if they wish to continue downloading any Kindle e-books published as of January 3, 2023. As the e-Book Reader blog explained, the above has been done to make sure users are able to download e-books in Amazon's new KFX formats. In other words, the above is a way on part of Amazon to force … [Read more...] about Amazon issues new mandatory Kindle for PC or Mac update to download new e-books
How Kindle Collections can make your library more organized
The Library section on your Kindle is where all of your e-books are shown. Unfortunately, all of it might seem like one grand mess of your own making particularly if you have a sizeable collection of e-books. Books of all genres get stored here, be it thrillers, business & finance, science fiction, children's books, cooking books, along with everything else that you can … [Read more...] about How Kindle Collections can make your library more organized
Amazon is no longer allowing downloading Kindle Unlimited titles via USB
Amazon announced it has made some changes with regard to the e-books purchased via the Kindle Unlimited program. As per the new scheme of things, downloading Kindle Unlimited e-books from the Manage Your Content section via USB has been disabled. Rather, such titles will henceforth have to be transferred wirelessly to Wi-Fi enabled Kindle device or via the Kindle app but cannot … [Read more...] about Amazon is no longer allowing downloading Kindle Unlimited titles via USB
How to gift someone a Kindle e-book
Books make for great gifting items. It’s like gifting someone a bouquet of knowledge that can enrich the lives of the reader. No wonder, Amazon which boasts one of the largest collections of e-books on earth offers easy ways to send an e-book as a gift to your near and dear ones. The process is quick and easy. Here is how you do it. Log in to your Amazon account on your … [Read more...] about How to gift someone a Kindle e-book
Place your Kindle orders now for deliveries to take place before Christmas
Amazon is again offering discounts and other lucrative deals on almost its entire range of devices, with some matching its all-time low prices. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is now selling for $130, which is $30 less than the regular price. Also, buying a pair of the all-new basic Kindle, the Kindle Paperwhite, and the Kindle Oasis will let you save $20 on each. With the new … [Read more...] about Place your Kindle orders now for deliveries to take place before Christmas
New 2022 Kindle is now available in India
The new 11th Generation Amazon Kindle has now been launched in India after it was first announced a few months back. As is already known, the new basic Kindle comes with vastly improved features and enhancements that can lure even Kindle Paperwhite buyers as well. Prime among them include a 6-inch display having improved 300 PPI resolution, the latter being the same as that of … [Read more...] about New 2022 Kindle is now available in India
Buy 2 Kindle Scribe and get $40 off as part of Amazon Black Friday 2022 deal
The new kid on the Amazon Kindle block, the Kindle Scribe is getting a nice discount as part of the retailer's Black Friday deals. As things stand at the moment, opting to buy a pair of the Kindle Scribe device will let you save $40 on the total price. The company had earlier launched the feature-packed e-note device for $399.99 apiece. Buying two at a time would have cost $800 … [Read more...] about Buy 2 Kindle Scribe and get $40 off as part of Amazon Black Friday 2022 deal
Amazon discontinues option to lend e-books to Kindle users
Amazon has quietly ended support for the Kindle lending program wherein Kindle users were able to lend e-books to others. Amazon didn't make any official announcement in this regard, and it is not known either as to what might have prompted the company to make the change. Intriguingly, many of Amazon's customer service representatives too aren't aware of the change, as a Book … [Read more...] about Amazon discontinues option to lend e-books to Kindle users