Just like all the other Kindle comparison reviews that I’ve done over the past few years, when comparing the Kindle Paperwhite 3 with the new entry-level Kindle for 2016 the differences all come down to hardware. All the current Kindles from the $379 Kindle Oasis 3G down to the new $79 Kindle have the same […]
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Hands-on Video Review of New White Kindle for 2016
The new entry-level $79 Kindle for 2016 was officially released yesterday. It has an updated design and it adds Bluetooth support for the VoiceView and text-to-speech accessibility features, but for the most part it isn’t much different than the previous entry-level Kindle. The new model has more RAM so that it can run the VoiceView […]
New Jailbreaking Tools for Kindles Released, Plus Easy Install Tutorial
There was a brief window when the 7th gen line of Kindles could be jailbroken, but it didn’t last for long before Amazon released a software update closing the hole, and for a long time the only way to root was to take apart the Kindle. Now there’s a new jailbreaking method for Kindles that […]
The Three Musketeers – Free Audiobook for July
Once again it’s time for Amazon to change up their free audiobook offering now that July is in full swing. This month’s free classic is a repeat so you may already have it if you make a habit of getting Amazon and Audible’s free audiobook each month. If it’s not already in your collection, you […]
Kindles Can Now Send Notes and Highlights Directly to Your Email
When Amazon announced the release of the new Kindle for 2016 a couple weeks ago, one of the new features they mentioned in the press release that didn’t get much attention is the ability to export notes to email. In fact the export notes option is already enabled on Kindle ereaders. I don’t remember it […]
How to Install Google Play on Fire Tablets the Super Easy Way, No PC or Root (Video)
Below are super easy directions showing you how to install the Google Play Store on Amazon’s Fire tablets. Basically all you have to do is sideload a few apps and install them. Easy peasy. You can do it all from the Fire tablet itself, no computer or rooting required. Update: See here for an updated […]
New Kindle Page Flip Feature Review (Video)
Earlier this week Amazon announced a new Page Flip feature for Kindle ereaders, Fire tablets, and the Kindle reading apps for iOS and Android. I put together a quick video showing how the Page Flip feature works on a Kindle and the Kindle for Android app. The feature works a bit differently on each. The […]
Amazon Releases New Android Phones for Prime Members Starting at $49
Today Amazon announced the upcoming release of specialized versions of new unlocked Android smartphones with discounted pricing exclusively for Amazon Prime members. The Fire phone didn’t pan out so they came up with a new idea to latch onto the smartphone market. The price for Prime members is up to 50% off the regular price, […]