Own a Kindle? Make sure to update to the latest software version before March 22nd, as Amazon will block devices running older software versions from accessing any online features after that date.
How to Reset Remaining Chapter and Book Time on Kindle eReaders
Kindle eReaders have a great feature that gives you an estimate of the reading time remaining in a chapter or book. But if you’ve ever left the Kindle idle for a long period of time, these stats can become skewed. Here’s how to reset them using a hidden Kindle setting.
3rd Gen Kindle Paperwhite Set to Launch in April with 300 DPI Display
The current Kindle Paperwhite is just 2 months old, but Amazon is already gearing up for the next version of the company’s popular eReader. Reports indicate that Amazon will launch the 3rd Gen Paperwhite next Spring, featuring a sharper screen, lighter chassis, and haptic feedback.
Amazon’s Kindle MatchBook Launches with More Than 70,000 Titles
After announcing the program in September, Amazon has just launched Kindle MatchBook, which lets customers who purchase eligible print books add-on the eBook edition for a small fee. It may prove very popular with consumers, but publishers thus far aren’t too happy.
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Amazon Launches Coins Digital Currency, A Bad Deal for Consumers
After teasing the idea in February, Amazon today launched its own digital currency for the Kindle ecosystem. Named “Coins,” the move is being sold by the company as a way to both simplify transactions as well as generate more money for content creators. For customers, Amazon Coins is an easy way to purchase apps and in-app items on Kindle Fire, and for developers it’s another opportunity to drive traffic, downloads and increased monetization. With discounts of up to 10% for…
eBooks Account for 23% of U.S. Publisher Revenue in 2012
Last week’s news that Microsoft is considering a $1 billion buyout of the Nook eBook company it formed with Barnes & Noble is less surprising in light of data revealed today by research firm Statista. According to data from the Association of American Publishers, eBooks accounted for nearly 23 percent of U.S. publisher revenue in 2012. On the year, eBooks accounted for 22.6 percent of sales as a percentage of U.S. trade publishers’ net revenue, up from 17.0 percent in…
Amazon Preparing Broad Hardware Push Including 3D Smartphones
Following rumors that Amazon is preparing a Kindle branded TV set-top box, the company may also be on the verge of announcing its first line of smartphones, according to sources speaking with The Wall Street Journal. Two smartphones, including a high-end model with a 3D screen and an “audio-only streaming device” are said to be in the works. Rumors of Amazon’s interest in smartphones first began in mid–2012. The company reportedly hoped to use the product to secure a slice…
Repairability Chart Outs Industry Focus on Disposable Tablets
The shift of the computing industry from big open boxes to small tightly-integrated mobile devices, started in many ways by Apple in the early 2000s, has led to a new era of portability and functionality. But it has also deprived customers of expandability, customization, and repairability. For most users purchasing new tablets and ultrabooks, the days of upgrading and repairing hardware post-purchase are over. From the perspective of many companies, consumers are encouraged to view new devices through a lens…