Amazon has released a new software update for all newer Kindles dating back to the Kindle Paperwhite 2 that was released in 2013. This appears to be a typical update that adds a couple of new features, not a required update like the one last week for some older Kindles that had to be updated […]
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Some Older Kindles Require Update by October 1st
Some Kindle customers have started receiving emails from Amazon about a software update to keep their Kindle working properly with Kindle Services. It’s unclear exactly which models require an update. According to this post on Amazon’s customer forum, some updates have the same number as before but they’ve changed nonetheless. Some models like the Kindle […]
How to Transfer eBooks and Documents to Kindles from Tablets and Phones
When it comes to sideloading ebooks and documents to a Kindle from a tablet or a phone, you can’t easily transfer content by connecting a USB cable like when using a desktop computer or laptop. It’s just as easy to transfer ebooks and documents to a Kindle from a tablet or a phone, but it […]
Kindle Oasis Battery Life is Excellent and Terrible at the Same Time
When I reviewed the Kindle Oasis 3 in early August, I talked about how I wanted to do an in-depth battery life test. The Kindle Oasis has gotten a reputation for having poor battery life. Read the reviews at Amazon and you’ll find plenty of complaints. But poor battery life can be attributed to the […]
Kindle Oasis 2 Refurbs Now on Clearance for $139
Amazon’s Prime exclusive Kindle sale that has been active for the past week has ended, but now they’ve started another new deal on the previous generation Kindle Oasis, and unlike the last sale a Prime membership is not required. The 8GB Kindle Oasis is now marked down to $139 and the 32GB version is $169. […]
Amazon Covers for Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite On Sale
Amazon has their official Kindle covers on sale for the new 2019 entry-level Kindle and the Kindle Paperwhite 4, both 10th generation models. The sale takes $5-$8 off the regular prices so it’s not the greatest deal but it’s better than nothing, especially considering Amazon doesn’t put Kindle covers on sale very often. Unlike the […]
Don’t Forget About Free 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited with New Kindle Purchases
When buying a new Kindle from Amazon in the US, you have the option to get a free 3 month trial to Kindle Unlimited, Amazon’s ebook subscription service that includes a collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital content. After buying a new Kindle from Amazon, there are a couple of things you need to […]
Kindles on Sale for Up to $98 off – Prime Exclusive
Amazon has kicked off another round of Kindle sales for the next week. They also have Fire tablets on sale, the 7 and 8-inch models (the Fire HD 10 is likely getting replaced with a new model next week). The Kindle Paperwhite is marked down to $89.99 ($40 off) for the 8GB version and $114.99 […]