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Amazon Kindle Fire HD and Appstore availability expands

By Robert Nelson
on 23 May, 2013

Amazon will soon be expanding the availability of the Kindle Fire HD 7 and the HD 8.9. According to details coming from Amazon, the tablets are now available for customers in more than 170 countries around the world. Pre-orders will begin today and the devices are expected to begin shipping on June 13.

Amazon Coins roll-out as virtual currency for Kindle Fire users

By Robert Nelson
on 13 May, 2013

Amazon has launched some virtual currency this morning. The currency is called Amazon Coins and they were originally announced back in early-February. The Amazon Coins will be used by Kindle Fire users and to get things started, Amazon will be giving users 500 free Coins. Of course, there are options to buy additional Coins. Plus we should also mention that Kindle Fire users will not be required to use these Coins.

Amazon Kindle smartphone with glasses-free 3D tipped

By Cory Gunther
on 9 May, 2013

Amazon is getting ready to release a pair of smartphones, and even an audio-streaming device of some kind, new tips suggests, and one of those smartphones will even feature 3D. It's time to fire up those Kindle smartphone rumors again guys. Apparently the high-end Amazon smartphone will use eye-tracking and glasses-free 3D, among other things, for hands-free usage and much more.

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 discounted for Mother’s Day

By Robert Nelson
on 6 May, 2013

Barnes & Noble lowered the price of the NOOK HD and NOOK HD+ for Mother's Day and it looks like Amazon will be having a sale of their own. The Amazon sale is for the 7-inch Kindle Fire HD and will be in effect through May 12. Basically, those shopping (and using the appropriate coupon code) will see a savings of $20.

Kindle for Android update brings Fire-like carousel display

By Robert Nelson
on 26 Apr, 2013

The latest Kindle for Android app update has come available by way of the Google Play Store. This update has brought the app up to version 4.0.1.3, but perhaps more important than a the new number -- the changes and new features that have been added. This is one of those changes that you will notice immediately upon launch. Just to begin with, Kindle for Android is now sporting a carousel display.

Amazon smartphone rumors fire up with reports of Siri-like app purchase

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Apr, 2013

We've heard our fair share of reports and rumors suggesting the folks from Amazon are planning a smartphone, but they float around for a few days then fade away. After reports in January of Amazon buying IVONA, a speech recognition company, we are back today with something similar. Reports have surfaced claiming Amazon just purchased the popular Siri-like app and company EVI for roughly $26 million.

Amazon Appstore hits almost 200 countries

By Shane McGlaun
on 17 Apr, 2013

One of the most popular app stores to purchase applications for Android devices aside from Google Play is the Amazon Appstore. Amazon has announced that it is expanding its Appstore availability significantly all around the world. There is no specific indication of exactly when other countries will get access to Amazon's Appstore.

AT&T Kindle Fire HD 8.9 availability begins April 5

By Robert Nelson
on 1 Apr, 2013

Amazon recently lowered the pricing of the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. That announcement saw the price drop down to $269 for the Wi-Fi only model and down to $399 for the LTE equipped model. And well, as of today it looks like those considering a purchase of the LTE model can get it even cheaper. That is, assuming you are willing to sign a two-year carrier contract with AT&T.

Google Shopping Express same day delivery service launches for testing

By Robert Nelson
on 28 Mar, 2013

Coming off recent rumors of a same-day delivery service coming from Google, we now have an official announcement. Google has announced the Shopping Express service, which is being touted as an option to "get the items your order online the same day." Perhaps even nicer sounding for some, Google is promising to do that "at a low cost."

Amazon smartphone expected with 4.7-inch display

By Robert Nelson
on 27 Mar, 2013

This isn't the first time we have heard of the Amazon smartphone. In fact, this has been popping up in rumor form for quite some time now. Back in December we had heard chatter about the smartphone being made by Foxconn and earlier in the month a rumor came to light suggesting a release was coming in June.