Amazon introduces custom font for Kindle to iOS

Amazon wants to make its e-reader app more reader-friendly with this latest update for the iOS version of Kindle. The company has brought its exclusive Kindle font they call Bookerly to Apple devices. It was introduced to Kindle Fire devices last year.

Amazon also adds a new typesetting engine that they claim will let drop caps, images, and text adapt automatically with a “print-like layout dynamically [adjusting] for any combination of screen size and font setting.” Unfortunately, there isn’t any word yet when Amazon plans to bring this custom font to other mobile platforms.

Source: The Next Web | Download: Apple App Store (Free) 

Kindle for Android update helps you read difficult words with ease

Amazon's latest update for Kindle on Android will make it easier to get through hard text. The company introduced the new Word Wise feature to the app. What this does is it displays the definitions of hard words right above what you're reading so it'll be easier to look up meanings. The feature will be especially useful if you're learning English or have a child learning vocabulary. However, it isn't available for all books. According to Amazon, it's "available on many popular English language titles." 

This version 4.11.0 update also introduces the ability to make flash cards, improved manga navigation, and some bug fixes for the app. 

Source: SlashGear | Download: Google Play Store (Free) 

Amazon adds immersive mode and other features to Kindle app for Android

Amazon recently updated its Kindle e-reader app on Android to bring some nifty features that are sure to please bookworms (or do we call them e-bookworms now?). The 4.6.0 update of the app adds an immersive mode and improved ways to control settings such as orientation and audio playback.

Immersive mode basically lets you read in peace. It works to block any notification that might pop-up from other apps. The Kindle app also now helps you control orientation. You just need to tap the bottom right of the screen to lock it in place. You can also control the audiobook you’re playing back right from the lock screen. There are a bunch of other features added so be sure to update your Kindle app or download it from here.

Source: Android Community

Amazon’s Kindle for iOS update geared towards students

Amazon is looking to help students study better with the latest Kindle 4.1 update for iOS. A new Flashcards feature is available for print replica textbooks that allows students to convert important terms taken from X-Ray for Textbooks feature or notes and placed into a flashcard set. X-Ray has also been updated to allow for sorting by alphabet, order of appearance or relevance.

Amazon also updated in-book search; added notebook filters by bookmarks, highlights, notes, and even specific-colored highlights; and revamped the interface of the Dictionary feature to suit the look of iOS 7 and make it easier for users to switch between purchased dictionaries and alternate languages. The other changes can be seen on the changelog over at the Apple App Store.