Amazon is sending mixed messages about their cheapest Kindle. On the one hand, they have dropped a hint that it could be replaced soon. On the other hand, they upgraded...Continue reading
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Amazon Kindle Oasis Now $175 (for Prime Subscribers)
Today is Prime Day, which is basically a version of Black Friday where Amazon offers deals exclusively to Amazon Prime subscribers. While some of Amazon’s “sales” are fairly run of...Continue reading
How to Limit Data Tracking on Your Kindle eReader and Fire Tablet
I helped a reader enable the privacy settings on their Kindle ereader today, and I thought it would be useful to share what we did. I am sure many people...Continue reading
Amazon Releases a Firmware Update for the Kindle Paperwhite 3, and Other Models
Amazon just saved me around $100 with their latest Kindle update. The ebook giant just released the v5.13.2 Kindle update, and it works on all Kindles as far back as...Continue reading
Kindles and Kindle Fires Are On Sale
Amazon is having another sale on its ereaders and Android tablets this week. If you act fast you will be able to get the basic Kindle or the Kindle Paperwhite...Continue reading
Kindle Firmware Update 5.13.1 Adds Improved Search and Navigation Features
Amazon rolled out another update for its ereaders this week. It’s currently being pushed out to the Voyage, all Oasis models, the latest Paperwhite model, and the two most recent...Continue reading
How to Download Your Kindle Notes and Highlights and Export Them (Updated for 2020)
Amazon has a great reading platform in the Kindle, but sometimes it’s not enough. Sometimes I need to take the notes I make in a Kindle ebook and use them...Continue reading
Basic Kindle Now Shipping with 8GB of Storage
If you are buying a new basic Kindle in the next few weeks you might be getting a surprise upgrade. A bunch of Kindle owners over on Reddit have reported...Continue reading
Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite on Sale
Amazon is launching its Father’s Day sale a little early this year. The retailer has put both the Kindle Paperwhite and the basic Kindle on sale this week. The entry-level...Continue reading
Kindle Paperwhite is Now Available in Four Colors
Amazon has quietly released a couple new color options for the Kindle Paperwhite. When the latest Kindle model shipped in late 2018, it was only available in black (the previous...Continue reading
Do You Want Page Turn Buttons on Your eReader?
It may be hard to remember this in 2020, when the Paperwhite has become the archetypal ebook reader, but there was a time when ereaders all used to have page...Continue reading
Amazon Launches 2020-Themed, Er, Hunger Games-Themed Kindle Bundle
As you may have heard, a new Hunger Games prequel was released last week. It’s called The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and Amazon is capitalizing on the launch by releasing...Continue reading
Eight Tips for Extending the Battery Life on Your Kindle
Back in the olden days (circa 2011) we used to be able to buy ereader cases that included their own battery. I actually still have one such case built for...Continue reading
How to Fix the Kindle Firmware 5.12.4 Blank Library Screen Bug
If your Kindle is showing you a library screen that looks like this, I know how to fix it: Numerous Kindle owners on MobileRead and the Kindle support forums are...Continue reading
Kindle iOS v6.28 Adds “Reading Ruler” Feature, New Font Menu
Amazon rolled out an update to its Kindle iOS app today The new features include a reorganized font and formatting menu (Aa menu) as well as a couple new features...Continue reading