Amazon has released another software update for the current line of Kindles, as well the previous 10th generation models (the Paperwhite 4 and 2019 entry-level Kindle). They just tacked on another .1 to the previous update from late August so it’s probably just a minor update that fixes a bug or introduces a new mystery […]
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Should Amazon Release a Color Kindle Like the InkPad Color 2?
I posted a review of the PocketBook InkPad Color 2 yesterday, and whenever a new device with a color E Ink screen comes out, it makes me wonder if Amazon is ever going to release a color Kindle. Whenever I get a new color E Ink device, one thing that stands out is the fact […]
Kindle Scribe and Kids Kindles on Sale and Everyone is Invited
If you’re in need of a new Kindle, now is a good time to get a Kindle Scribe or a kids Kindle at a significant discount, and the nice thing about this sale is a Prime membership isn’t required, unlike the upcoming sale on October 10th. A couple weeks ago Amazon put the Kindle Scribe […]
New Kindle for Mac App Released
Amazon has released a “new and improved” Kindle for Mac app, and they’re telling customers that they’ll be dropping support for the old Kindle for Mac app, now called the Kindle Classic app, by the end of October. The new Kindle for Mac app is available to download from the Mac App Store. It requires […]
Get Kindle Unlimited Free for 3 Months
I saw a post over on reddit where some folks are getting 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for free. I think a Prime membership is required for the deal because I’m not seeing the offer without Prime (it shows up as 2 months for $4.99 for me). Other people are getting the 3-months for free […]
Kindle Personal Documents Now Getting Delivered in KFX Format
Amazon has started transitioning user-added Kindle personal documents to their newer KFX format when downloaded to Kindle apps and Kindle ereaders. Until now, the Kindle Scribe has been the only one with support for personal documents in KFX format, but now Amazon has started to expand support to other devices and apps, including the Kindle […]
Send to Kindle Losing MOBI Support, Probably for Real This Time
Amazon has started sending out emails to customers with a “Final Reminder” about how their Send to Kindle service will no longer support MOBI file formats (.AZW, .MOBI, .PRC) starting later this year. At first Amazon said they would be dropping support for MOBI formats from their Send to Kindle service in “late 2022”. Then […]
No New Kindles Announced at Amazon’s Hardware Event
Today Amazon unveiled a bunch of new products at their annual hardware event, including several new Echo devices, some new security cameras, a new Fire TV stick, among other things, but there weren’t any new Kindle products or services mentioned at all. Amazon revealed the Kindle Scribe at last year’s event so some people were […]