Amazon has updated their Kindle for Android app to support Kindle newspaper and magazine delivery, making it the first major ebook app to offer periodicals on the Android platform. Android users can now choose to buy a single issue or monthly subscription of 100+ Kindle newspapers and magazines available in the Kindle Store. Other updates […]
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The Kindle’s First Interactive eBook – Dusk World
Amazon released a new interactive ebook a couple of days ago, the first of its kind, called Dusk World. It’s a blend between a choose your own adventure book, a comic book, and in some strange way a little like a role-playing game.
Seven New Games for the Kindle
Several new Kindle Games have been added to the Kindle Store in recent weeks. Most cost $1.99 to $3.99, but this first one is free. Here are the product descriptions from Amazon:
The Best Wireless eReader for Newspaper Subscriptions
I decided to do a test between the Kindle 3, Kobo WiFi, and Sony Daily Edition to compare which offered the best newspaper reading experience. I subscribed to the New York Times on all three devices and here’s the results.
Texas Hold’em and Panda Poet: New Kindle Games
A few new Kindle Games have been added to the Kindle Store in recent weeks, with two more added this week: Texas Hold’em from Electronic Arts and Panda Poet from Spry Fox. Texas Hold’em sells for $3.99 and Panda Poet is selling for $2.99. Here are their descriptions: EA Texas Hold’em (Play the Popular Poker […]
Kindle 3 vs Nook vs Kobo WiFi: Wireless eReaders Compared
There are currently three wireless E Ink ebook readers on the market that cost under $150. The Kindle 3, the Nook, and the Kobo Reader. All three have WiFi, and the Kindle and Nook have options for free 3G wireless models for under $200. Each has a unique set of advantages and disadvantages. Choosing the […]
Amazon’s Holiday Kindle Commercials
Amazon has just released two new Kindle ads in time for the holiday season. Instead of pointing out flaws in the iPad or doing some meandering music video like past Kindle ad campaigns, these two commercials are more straight-forward and family-oriented.
Amazon Adds LCD vs E Ink Section to Kindle Pages
I’ve been too busy lately to mention this, but a week or so ago, before the Nook Color was announced, I happened to notice that Amazon has added a new section to their Kindle product description pages comparing LCD displays with the E Ink Kindle screen.