Entries in Amazon (205)

Wednesday
Jun112014

Amazon adds Audible into the Kindle app

Would you like to be able to switch between reading an ebook to listening to an audiobook seamlessly? Amazon has updated its Android and iOS app to do just that. Amazon introduced Whispersync for Voice in its Kindle app to put together Kindle ebooks and Audible titles with Amazon’s one-click Matchmaker service. It will cost you as little as US$0.99 per title or around $3.99 if the title is a bestseller. This feature is available for over 45,000 titles.

Source: Cult of Android

Tuesday
Apr152014

Amazon brings single sign-on for Amazon accounts on Kindle Fire devices

Amazon wants you to use your Amazon log-in credentials to sign into apps with its new Login with Amazon feature. The company rolled out the feature first to its Kindle Fire devices—Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch and 8.9-inch as well as 7-inch Kindle Fire HD. The standard supports iOS and Android and is OAuth 2.0 complaint. Developers who want to use Login with Amazon can access information in the Amazon SDK.

Source: Android Central

Friday
Apr112014

Amazon tipped to debut 3D-capable smartphone

If the new report from The Wall Street Journal is to be believed, Amazon plans to debut a 3D-capable smartphone by June and ship the device by September. Amazon has long been rumoured to be releasing its own smartphone but it seems they are ready to launch soon. Prototypes are reportedly being shown to developers in San Francisco and Seattle in the recent weeks. The 3D capability of the device won’t need users to wear special glasses. It reportedly uses retina-tracking technology with four front-facing cameras to create that hologram-like effect.

Source: The Verge

Thursday
Apr102014

Amazon targets digital comics market with comiXology purchase

Amazon has already invaded the e-book space through Kindle but it looks like they want to expand into the comic book space with their newest acquisition. Amazon has just bought comiXology, a digital comic book service. While the deal isn’t closed yet, comiXology CEO David Steinberger expresses his approval of the agreement. “Working together, we look to accelerate a new age for comic books and graphic novels,” Steinberger says.

Amazon said they will find a way for Kindle and comiXology to work together as Kindle already offers single issues and graphic novels. The company also plans to retain comiXology’s branding and they will continue to support existing apps.

Source: Engadget