Amazon has released a new software update for their 5th gen Fire tablets, including the $50 entry-level Fire, the Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10. The Fire HD 6 should be getting the update as well. It doesn’t look like any of the previous Fire Tablets will be getting updated to Fire OS 5, […]
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Fire HD 8 Reader’s Edition Tablet Released
Today Amazon announced a new addition to their tablet lineup (kind of) with the release of the Fire HD 8 Reader’s Edition. It’s available for “pre-order” today for $249 and it starts shipping in two days on December 9th. Amazon’s marketing is trying to be clever with this one but I’m not sure if it’s […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Fire Tablet Deals
Let’s start the week off with another roundup of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks. Also, in case you missed the post yesterday, Amazon is running two separate sales on Fire tablets this week, and it’s possible to combine the deals to get a super low price—the Fire HD 6 for $59, the Fire HD 8 […]
Fire HD and HDX Tablets on Sale, Plus Rewards Card Kindle Deals
Today Amazon started offering some new deals on Fire HD and HDX tablets, with $20-$55 off select models. You can get a Fire HD 6 for $79, a Fire HD 8 for $129, and a Fire HD 10 for $179. Last year’s Fire HD 7 is marked down to $99 as well. They have another […]
Install Free App and Get 1 Year Free Cloud Storage From Amazon
Amazon has an ongoing promotion where you can get one year of unlimited online cloud storage from Amazon Cloud Drive just for installing a free Android game from a selection of ten. The free cloud storage offer is valid through December 11th, 2015 and is available for US residents only. The fine print says that […]
Comixology App for Android and iOS Now Supports Kindle Comics
Today Comixology updated their apps for Android and iOS to add support for Kindle comics purchased with an Amazon account. Amazon bought Comixology early last year, so the fact that they are taking steps to merge accounts isn’t a big surprise, similar to what Amazon has done with Audible and their audiobooks. It should be […]
Here’s How to Suggest New Kindle Features to Amazon
Not a lot of people know about it, but there’s a simple way for anyone to suggest new Kindle features, so if you want a Kindle with a bigger screen or you want some new layout options you can tell Amazon what you think. Amazon has a dedicated feedback channel for all things related to […]
Install Cyanogenmod 12.1 ROM on $50 Fire Tablet (Video)
The developers at the XDA forums have put together a working Cyanogenmod 12.1 ROM for the 5th gen Fire Tablet (the $49 model). Basically the ROM replaces the existing custom operating system created by Amazon and replaces it with an open-source operating system based on Android 5.1 Lollipop that looks and operates a lot more […]