Rather than following up its 7-inch Kindle Fire tablet with a larger 10.1-inch model as past rumours have suggested, Amazon may instead release a smaller 8.9-inch model. Citing sources in Amazon’s supply chain, Digitimes reports that current 7-inch display suppliers are preparing production capacities for 8.9-inch displays. The same sources suggest that Amazon could also follow this 8.9-inch tablet with […]
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Amazon announces Kindle Fire tablet
As expected, Amazon today announced the Kindle Fire tablet. According to Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Founder and CEO: “Kindle Fire brings together all of the things we’ve been working on at Amazon for over 15 years into a single, fully-integrated service for customers. With Kindle Fire, you have instant access to all the content, free storage in the Amazon Cloud, the […]
7-inch Amazon Kindle tablet to launch in November for US$250?
The rumours about Amazon building a 7-inch Android tablet are completely true, according to TechCrunch who reports having seen and used the device. Its conclusion: “It’s going to be a big deal.” While TechCrunch does not have any pictures, it does have quite a bit of information about it: Processor: Single-core Operating system: Customized version of Android Cellular connectivity: None […]
Future Amazon Kindles to be named after four elements?
A string of new domain name registrations by Amazon may have revealed what its upcoming Kindle devices will be called. Earlier this month, Amazon bought the domain name KindleAir.com (among others). Fusible.com has now found that it bought two additional ones: KindleEarth.com and KindleWater.com. The registered domains suggest that Amazon may name upcoming Kindle devices after the classical four elements […]
Amazon introduces ad-driven Kindle 3G
Amazon yesterday introduced the Kindle 3G with Special Offers. Much like the Kindle with Special Offers it launched in April, the Kindle 3G with Special Offers is US$25 cheaper than the regular Kindle 3G but displays special offers and sponsored screensavers. “Kindle is the bestselling e-reader in the world. It’s been just six weeks since we introduced the new $114 […]
Amazon eBooks now outselling all print books combined
Amazon today announced that it is now selling more Kindle books than hardcover and paperback print books combined. “Customers are now choosing Kindle books more often than print books. We had high hopes that this would happen eventually, but we never imagined it would happen this quickly – we’ve been selling print books for 15 years and Kindle books for […]
Amazon launches Appstore for Android
Amazon yesterday announced the launch of the Amazon Appstore for Android. Much like Google’s own Android Marketplace, the Amazon Appstore will offer customers the ability to browse, search, and purchase Android application and games. It also includes Amazon features like personalized recommendations, customer reviews, detailed reviews with screenshots, and 1-Click payment options. All apps found on the Amazon Appstore will […]
Amazon Kindle out of stock as first author tops million ebook downloads
The Amazon Kindle has been showing as “Temporarily out of stock” since yesterday. No ETA is being provided with Amazon telling customers only that they will be notified via email when further information is available. While it is entirely possible that the Kindle’s recent spike in sales (after a price drop to US$189) has caught Amazon by surprise, another possibility […]