Amazon has released new software for the Kindle Touch that adds a number of new features and enhancements just in time for the international launch of the Kindle Touch 3G on April 27th. The Kindle Touch Software Update Version 5.1.0 is available for manual download from Amazon right now, or you can wait to automatically […]
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Kindle Touch Can Play Videos Now (Video)
The Nook Touch isn’t the only E Ink ereader that can play videos. Developers over at MobileRead have figured out how to get videos to play on the Kindle Touch now too. It’s like watching on an old school black and white TV, and the sound even works. That’s plus one for the Kindle because […]
Kindle Touch 3G Launches Internationally to Over 175 Countries
The Kindle Touch launched in the United States over four months ago. Then at the beginning of February it went international, but only the Wi-Fi model. Now Amazon is finally rolling out the 3G model of the Kindle Touch internationally, and they’ve also added it to their regional stores so not everyone has to buy […]
New 6.3 Software for Kindle Fire Adds New Features, Removes Root Access
Amazon has started rolling out a new firmware update for the Kindle Fire that adds some nifty new features. Unfortunately it also removes root access if you happen to have a rooted Kindle Fire. Amazon has posted the released details for the 6.3 update, but they haven’t posted the download file just yet for manual […]
iPad 3 vs Kindle Fire Comparison Review
Here’s the link to the newly-uploaded iPad 3 vs Kindle Fire comparison review. Both tablets are a lot alike in many ways, and yet very different. The review includes a list of advantages for both the iPad and Kindle Fire and includes some photos, screenshots, and an HD video review. Hit the link below to […]
Kindle for Android Updated, Gets Personal Document and KF8 Support
Yesterday Amazon issued a firmware update for their Kindle for Android app that adds some nifty new features. The Kindle for Android app now supports Amazon’s Kindle Format 8, which adds a bunch of content in the form of comic books and graphic novels—like Superman and Batman—as well as illustrated children’s books, such as Curious […]
Kindle Fire Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Review and How To (Video)
Running Android 4.0 on the Kindle Fire is one of the many options to change out the operating system from Amazon’s version to one that is more open and widely available on other tablets and smartphones. I’ve already posted a review and how to guide for CM7 on the Kindle Fire, a custom version of […]
New Firmware Update for Kindle Touch, Version 5.0.4, Still No Landscape Mode
Amazon has issued another firmware update for the Kindle Touch. It is a minor update that Amazon describes as adding “general software improvements”. I was hoping the update would add landscape mode to the Kindle Touch, but alas Amazon doesn’t seem to think that is an important feature—there are lots of people that disagree with […]