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by Alex Dobie
May 23, 2013
Web-based Appstore now available in the UK
Amazon has announced that its Appstore for Android -- the Google Play rival operated by the online retail giant -- is now available in almost 200...
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by Andrew Martonik
May 13, 2013
Kindle Fire owners receive $5 worth of Amazon Coins for free as an incentive
Amazon is debuting its new virtual currency, Amazon Coins, today as an alternative means for buying content from the ...
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 25, 2013
Net sales and operating cash flow up considerably; net and operating income still taking big hits
Everyone's favorite online retailer turned tablet maker and content aggregator, Amazon, has ...
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by Sean Brunett
Apr 24, 2013
Amazon brings their tablet-optimized experience to shoppers outside the US
When Amazon launched their Amazon Mobile version that had been optimized for tablets, it was only available in the Unit...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 22, 2013
Microsoft brings their "second screen" application to Amazon's storefront for Kindle Fire devices
About six months ago Microsoft released their Xbox SmartGlass app for Android...
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by Richard Devine
Apr 17, 2013
Developers invited to submit applications ahead of the planned rollout, Kindle Fire launches to follow?
Amazon has today released news that their Android Appstore will be rolled out to 200 new c...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 01, 2013
Amazon's tablet runs $349 outright, or $249 if you sign a new contract
If you've been holding out for the Kindle Fire HD 8.9-incher to get some built in LTE love, this is your week. AT&a...
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by Andrew Martonik
Mar 19, 2013
Amazon is rolling out a new feature today that lets web developers integrate a "Send to Kindle" button onto their websites. The button, much like the browser extensions before it, lets use...
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by Andrew Martonik
Mar 13, 2013
Amazon is announcing both wider-scale availability of its largest Kindle Fire -- the HD 8.9-inch -- along with a price cut of both Wifi and 4G versions. Starting today the new, larger tablet will co...
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by Richard Devine
Mar 08, 2013
A quick heads up to anyone in the UK that might have toyed with picking up an Amazon Kindle Fire -- there's some savings to be had from the Carphone Warehouse. Previously, the RRP on the Kindle ...
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by Richard Devine
Mar 01, 2013
For reasons not all that clear, tablet owners who wished to use the Amazon Mobile application outside of the United States have been squarely out of luck. More so, it's still disappointing that ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 05, 2013
OUYA today in an e-mail announced that its upcoming Android-based gaming console will be sold by several big-box retailers as well as by OUYA itself. A few we already knew -- Amazon's a new addi...
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by Richard Devine
Jan 25, 2013
An update to the Dropbox for Android application almost a year ago brought with it an extremely useful feature for the snap happy photographers among us -- auto upload of every photograph taken...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jan 04, 2013
Amazon is working to improve its Prime Instant Video service today by signing a content deal to bring more TV shows from major networks. The latest deal with A+E Networks will bring previous seasons...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 29, 2012
If you got a Kindle device this year for the holidays, don't forget about the Kindle Store Daily Deals. There are always plenty of books for just $1.99, and they change daily. It's a great w...
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by Andrew Martonik
Dec 26, 2012
Amazon is running a promotion that has many popular apps for free through its Appstore today. It has always run a free app of the day promotion, but Amazon is feeling a bit more generous today by dr...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 26, 2012
The Kindle Fire HD delivers a tablet experience many folks will love, but is it the right choice for me? Have a read and see what a total Android nerd thinks of Amazon's latest offering.
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by Andrew Martonik
Dec 24, 2012
Amazon is doing its best to help you get some last-minute gifts if you're completely out of ideas. It's far too late to order anything that needs to be shipped, and stores are all but closed...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 21, 2012
The Amazon Instant Video app is now available for another Google TV device, as it's now in Google Play if you're using an LG Google TV set. Users can download the app and install right from ...
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by Andrew Martonik
Dec 19, 2012
Just in time for your last minute holiday shopping, Amazon is adding push notifications for shipping and delivery to its Android app. From the app settings, you can select to receive push notificati...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 17, 2012
It has been about six months since we heard rumor of Amazon building their own smartphone, so naturally it's time to hear it again. Making the rounds today on the Internet is news that Amazon ha...
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by Andrew Martonik
Dec 06, 2012
We take time to applaud companies whenever they bring new accessibility features to their devices. Amazon has just announced today that it will be bringing two new features for visually-impaired use...
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by Andrew Martonik
Dec 06, 2012
There's no doubt that Amazon is trying to become a strong competitor in the Android tablet game, and a big part of that is the success of its own Appstore. There's always been an issue with ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 05, 2012
Amazon is rolling out a new service for all Kindle Fire devices that offers an all-you-can-eat buffet of books, games, apps, movies and TV shows geared to kids ages 3-8. For one monthly payment...
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by Phil Nickinson
Nov 28, 2012
It's been nearly two months since Amazon started accepting submissions for its Japanse appstore, and today it's gone live. The usual suspects are all there -- Amazon singles out Cut the Rope...
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by James Richardson
Nov 26, 2012
We reported just last week that Amazon were slashing the prices of their Kindle range for Black Friday, and it seems things have paid off for them. Kindle sales this weekend have been triple compare...
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by Richard Devine
Nov 23, 2012
Black Friday isn't traditionally a UK shopping event, but some retailers are catching on and offering deals on this side of the pond. One such retailer is Amazon, who is reaching the end of thei...
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by Phil Nickinson
Nov 21, 2012
Once upon a time there was a leaked memo regarding Verizon beginning to load "a suite of Amazon apps preloaded on one dedicated home screen for all newly launched Android devices." Wit the...
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by Richard Devine
Nov 20, 2012
Since Android 4.2 started getting into peoples hands, whichever device it may be on, the Amazon Appstore has been experiencing an extremely irritating bug. Whatever happens, the Appstore application...
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by Simon Sage
Nov 19, 2012
Black Friday's tendrils have crawled upwards to Monday, which means Amazon already has some excellent deals posted. For those of us into all things smartphoney, there are quite a few great acces...
