Amazon's new Kindle app makes it easier to turn your phone or tablet into a book

I’m a big fan of e-ink Kindles -- preferring them over real books. If you do a lot of reading, they’re great. However, some people prefer the versatility of an iPad, Android tablet or smartphone, and there's a clear benefit to those. You only need to carry around the one device. Today, Amazon launches a rebuilt Kindle app for both iOS and Android that provides easy access to the most popular Kindle features, and adds new functionality, such as built-in access to the Goodreads community. Key updates include: All-New Look -- The Kindle app features a new look and feel… [Continue Reading] Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2017-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Kindle vs. Kindle Paperwhite: Should you pay more for your e-reader?

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Amazon's Kindle is on sale for $55 with three months of Kindle Unlimited

If you missed Amazon's standard e-reader when it was on sale for $50 on Black Friday, you have another shot to grab it for less. The regular Kindle is back on sale for $55, and you'll get three months of Kindle Unlimited along with it. It may be a bit more expensive than it was one week ago, but... Continue reading at Engadget

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When I find fiction too draining, I turn to books about books. They can be as thrilling as a whodunit.

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Get $20 off both Amazon's Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite right now

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