Amazon has released a new software update for the current lineup of Kindles, including models back to the Kindle Paperwhite 2 (so 6th through 8th gen models). The new firmware version is 5.8.5 and it includes three main improvements. The first explains why page-turns are advertised as being 33% faster on the new 32GB Kindle […]
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Amazon Releases 32GB Kindle Paperwhite for Manga in Japan (Video)
Amazon has released a new variation of the Kindle Paperwhite in Japan that comes with 32GB of internal storage space instead of the usual 4GB. The 8x increased storage capacity is intended to house manga and comics that are a lot larger in size than regular ebooks. Currently the 32GB Paperwhite is limited to residents […]
Examining Reviews of Different Kindle Models
Looking at the overall reviews for each Kindle model reveals some interesting insights about the hierarchy of Amazon’s ereaders amongst themselves. The Kindle is basically its own competition thanks to a complete lack of dedicated ebook readers in the US. The Nook is the one mainstream alternative and it’s hardly worth considering anymore because of […]
$199 Kindle Voyage Out of Stock; Voyage 2 Coming Soon?
This morning I noticed that Amazon has run out of Wi-Fi Kindle Voyages with special offers, the base $199 model. They also no longer offer the Kindle Voyage Essentials bundle—they are listed as currently unavailable. The shipping date has been pushed back to 3 to 4 weeks on the Wi-Fi Kindle Voyage. It might mean […]
Kindle Cloud Collection Management Launches on MYCD Page
Amazon has just rolled out a new feature that people have been requesting ever since Amazon first launched their Kindle cloud collections feature back in 2013. If you login to the Manage Your Content and Devices page at Amazon, you’ll see a banner at the top of the page proclaiming the launch of Cloud Collection […]
New Prime Reading Library Added, Plus up to $50 off Kindles for Prime Members
Amazon has some new goodies for Prime members today. They’ve just introduced a new unlimited reading library for Prime members called Prime Reading that grants access to a free selection of Kindle books, magazines, and other content. No Kindle required; a Kindle reading app is all you need. Prime members also currently have access to […]
Remote Control Hack for Kindles to Turn Pages and Adjust Light (Video)
The Kindle developer’s section over at MobileRead has been a lot more active lately ever since the updated Kindle jailbreaking method was released for newer Kindles with current software. One of the latest hacks, called KindleLazy, adds remote control support to Kindles so that you can turn pages and adjust the frontlight without even touching […]
Amazon Adds Kindle for Kids Bundle with Free Cover and 2 Year Warranty
The new entry-level Kindle for 2016 is now available as part of a Kindle for Kids bundle for $99. This new Kindle for Kids bundle is better than the last one they used to offer because now it comes with a full cover instead of just a piece that fits over the back of the […]