I’ve been banging this drum for a while, but Amazon’s Kindle Kids and Kindle Paperwhite Kids are better bargains than the non-Kids variants. The hardware is identical, but for a few bucks more Amazon throws in a case with a magnetic screen cover, no ads on the lock screen, a 2-year “worry-free guarantee” and a […]
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5 Comments on Lilbits: Pixel 8 design leaked, Amazon phases out Kindle newspaper and magazine subscriptions
Lilbits: Pixel 8 design leaked, Amazon phases out Kindle newspaper and magazine subscriptions
5 Comments on Lilbits: Pixel 8 design leaked, Amazon phases out Kindle newspaper and magazine subscriptionsDid you know that you could subscribe to digital editions on certain newspapers and magazines through Amazon and have them delivered to your Kindle device? Well you could for the past decade or so… but Amazon is in the process of pulling the plug on the program. You can no longer sign up for new […]
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Amazon blocks older versions of its Kindle for PC app from downloading newly published Kindle eBooks
3 Comments on Amazon blocks older versions of its Kindle for PC app from downloading newly published Kindle eBooksWhen you buy a Kindle eBook from Amazon you can read it on a Kindle device or Amazon Fire tablet. But Amazon also offers iOS, Android, PC, and Mac apps that let you download books to read on a phone, tablet, or computer. Earlier this month some users discovered that Amazon had made a significant […]
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Amazon promises to bring new features to the Kindle Scribe
The Amazon Kindle Scribe is the biggest member of the Kindle family, with a 10.2 inch E Ink display that’s large enough to comfortably fit magazines, comics, or PDF documents. It’s also Amazon’s first Kindle device to support pen input. But early review suggest there’s little to set it apart from other similarly-sized E Ink […]
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Amazon ends support for lending Kindle Books to other users
Amazon has quietly pulled the plug on a Kindle feature that had allowed users to lend an eBook to friends. Up until recently, you could loan eligible books Kindle titles to another user for up to two weeks. During that time, that person would be able to read the book, but it would not be […]
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Compare Kindle specs: Amazon Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Oasis
The Amazon Kindle devices are some of the most popular eBook readers with electronic paper displays due to ease of use, tight integration with the world’s most popular eBook store, and probably most importantly, their relatively affordable price tags. Starting prices range from $100 for an entry-level Kindle to $350 for a Kindle Scribe with […]
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Amazon Kindle Scribe is a 10.2 inch E Ink writing slate for $340
Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe is the company’s first large-screen E Ink device since the company canceled the Kindle DX. It’s also the company’s first Kindle that supports pen input. While other members of the Kindle family are designed for reading eBooks, the Kindle Scribe can be used for reading and writing thanks to its 10.2 inch E […]
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is now available with up to 16GB of storage
This month Amazon launched a new entry-level Kindle featuring an upgraded display, faster wireless, and 16GB of storage, which is twice as much as the previous-gen model. What’s odd is that this means an entry-level Kindle has more storage than the latest Kindle Paperwhite, which has just 8GB. But now Amazon has introduced a minor […]
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The new Amazon Kindle has a better screen, more storage… and higher price tag
Amazon is updating its entry-level Kindle for the first time since 2019, and the new model brings some major updates… and a small price hike. The 2022 Amazon Kindle has a higher-resolution display, more storage, and a USB-C port. It’s up for pre-order now and ships October 12, 2022. Prices start at $100 for the […]
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Older Amazon Kindle devices lose Kindle Store access
Amazon’s Kindle line of devices are designed first and foremost for reading eBooks. But you can also use them to buy eBooks thanks to integration with the Kindle Store. Amazon has certainly gone out of its way to put that store front and center in recent Kindle software updates. But if you have an older Kindle device, […]