The new homescreen layout that was introduced with the latest Kindle software update sucks, and it sucks bad. It’s the worst homescreen I have ever seen on any device ever. Sorry to be blunt folks, but that’s how I feel. I’m surprised there aren’t more people complaining about how bad the new homescreen layout is. […]
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Kindle Unlimited on Sale for 25% Off – Valentine’s Deal
Amazon has a bunch of ongoing Kindle-related deals this week for Valentine’s Day. In addition to the sales on Kindle ereaders and Fire tablets mentioned earlier in the week, Amazon also has a Valentine’s Deal for Kindle Unlimited that takes 25% off. Kindle Unlimited is Amazon’s ebook subscription service where customers pay a monthly subscription […]
Older Kindles Require Updated Software by March 22 to Download Books and Use Kindle Services
Amazon has started sending out emails to Kindle owners with older devices notifying them that they need to make sure their Kindle’s software is up-to-date in order to continue downloading Kindle books and having access to the Kindle store and other Kindle services. All Kindles from the very first generation model all the way up […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Deals – Feb 9th
It’s time for another weekly roundup of 10 free highly-rated Kindle books. Amazon is also running a bunch of sales on Kindle ereaders and Fire tablets this week for Valentine’s day. Please note that the free Kindle ebooks listed below are free as of February 9th, 2016. Most of these titles are free for a […]
Kindle Sales: $39 Fire Tablet, $99 Paperwhite 3 and More
Amazon has added a bunch of Kindle ereader and Fire tablet deals to their lineup today. It’s a week-long sale that runs from now through February 13th. If you’ve been holding out on on buying a Kindle or Fire tablet, now is the time to get in on the action. These are the best deals […]
The Secret Garden, Free eBook and Audiobook Combo
This month’s free Whispersync for Voice freebie is The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Each month Amazon offers a free ebook and audiobook combo to help promote their Whispersync for Voice feature. The ebook is a free classic so it doesn’t normally cost anything anyway, but the professionally-narrated Audible audiobooks are rarely free so […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Deals – Feb 3
Here’s another mid-week roundup of 10 free highly-rated Kindle books. Amazon is also running some sales on select Fire devices. Please note that the free Kindle ebooks listed below are free as of February 3rd, 2016. Most of these titles are free for a limited time only and will expire in a few days before […]
Major Update for Kindle eReaders Rolling Out – Version 5.7.2
Amazon has issued a new software update for Kindle ereaders that includes a number of significant changes, including a new homescreen layout, a new OpenDyslexic font choice, a new quick actions menu, and improved book recommendations. The update, version 5.7.2, is now available for the Kindle Voyage, the current entry-level Kindle, and the Kindle Paperwhite […]