Amazon has released another Kindle software update, version 5.13.2, and it’s available for all Kindles dating back to the Kindle Paperwhite 3. It’s one of those updates that doesn’t add any new features, but the big news is the Kindle Paperwhite 3 is finally included in this update after being left out all year. The […]
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BookBook Case for Kindle Paperwhite Looks Like Hardcover Book
A company called Twelve South recently released a new BookBook case for the latest Kindle Paperwhite model. The BookBook case has a unique design that makes it look like a vintage hardcover book. The case is made from hand-distressed genuine leather and the interior has a microfiber layer. It has the usual automatic sleep/wake feature […]
Kindle Paperwhite 3 Available for $64.99 Refurbished
Amazon currently has the previous generation Kindle Paperwhite on sale for $64.99 refurbished. They’re already sold out of the black ones but they still have the white Kindle Paperwhite 3 available for $64.99 with free shipping. You also have the option to add 3 months of Kindle Unlimited to the purchase for free, which has […]
Don’t Expect Amazon to Release a Color Kindle Anytime Soon
Yesterday I posted a review of E Ink’s new color screens that have started appearing on a few new ereaders such as the Onyx Poke2 Color and PocketBook Color. Ever since these new color ereaders have started coming out, people have been hoping that a color Kindle would be coming out soon too, but now […]
Sales Alert: Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kids Kindle
Once again Amazon has put their lineup of Kindles on sale for a limited time, all except the Kindle Oasis, which rarely goes on sale. This time the sale prices take up to $35 off the regular price of the Kindle Paperwhite, and $20 off the entry-level Kindle and Kindle Kids Edition. Amazon also has […]
Kindles Now Display Different Screensavers in Kid’s Mode
One of the main changes with the latest 5.13.1 software update for Kindles was the addition of some new features for kids when using a child’s profile. It wasn’t specifically mentioned in the release notes, but one of the changes is the addition of whimsical kid-friendly screensavers that display on the lockscreen. These unique screensavers […]
Reasons to Upgrade From a Kindle App to a Kindle eReader
Many people read Kindle ebooks on a tablet or phone using a Kindle app, but some choose to read on a Kindle e-reader instead. If you’ve only ever read Kindle ebooks using a tablet or phone you might wonder why anyone would bother with buying another device when you can use something you already own. […]
New Kindle Software Features Wish List – Top 5
Amazon has steadily added new software features to Kindles over the years through software updates. They usually release a new update every few months. Sometimes the updates add useful new features and sometimes they just fix random bugs. Lately most of the new software features haven’t been very interesting. They keep changing the user interface […]