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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 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 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 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 Phil Nickinson
Feb 05, 2013
Amazon today announced it'll use its own "Amazon Coins" as a virtual currency for purchasing apps and in-app purchases on the Kindle Fire. The currency system will debut in May, and Amaz...
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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 Alex Dobie
Dec 12, 2012
The BBC has posted an extensive update on its future plans for the BBC iPlayer Android app. In the coming months, the corporation says it's main aims are to reach feature parity with the iO...
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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 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 Andrew Martonik
Nov 15, 2012
Right on time with the first shipments of the newest Amazon Kindle Fire HD, Adobe has announced that it has made its Photoshop Touch app available in the Amazon App Store for Kindle devices. The app...
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by Simon Sage
Nov 05, 2012
IDC's quarterly research of the tablet market revealed that Samsung and Amazon have done really well lately at the expense of the iPad. As you might expect, Apple still holds about 50% of t...
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by Richard Devine
Oct 26, 2012
It's been a long time coming, but this week finally sees the release of the Amazon Kindle Fire in the UK and selected markets across Europe. With prices starting at just £129 for the cheap...
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by Richard Devine
Oct 25, 2012
For Europeans waiting -- patiently we might add -- for the release of the Amazon Kindle Fire, today the waiting can finally end. Right on cue, the Kindle Fire, and Kindle Fire HD is shipping today f...
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by Alex Dobie
Oct 24, 2012
Amazon's Kindle Fire range continues to spread, with today's news that Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD tablets will be heading to Japan in time for the holidays. Both devices are av...
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by Richard Devine
Oct 18, 2012
The arrival of the Kindle Fire in the UK is hotly anticipated. The combination of an affordable tablet device, with Amazon's huge content libraries is extremely enticing. We've recently seen...
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by Richard Devine
Sep 18, 2012
The Amazon ecosystem may well be pretty established in the United States, but in the rest of the world it still remains distinctly lacking. One such service is the Amazon Cloud Player, that today ha...
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by Simon Sage
Sep 14, 2012
The 7-inch version of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD and the refreshed version of the previous Kindle Fire are both available for sale and currently shipping to those who preordered. Unfortunately, the 3...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 08, 2012
The Internet has been in a tizzy since we heard that Amazon would not be allowing the removal of the "special offers" package from the new Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD units. If you were...
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by Chris Parsons
Sep 06, 2012
If you want to get updated on the events but don't feel like doing a bunch of reading at the moment, you can now kick back and watch the video. Amazon has posted the video of the event in its en...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 06, 2012
Whew -- there's been a lot of news from Amazon today, and plenty of folks are excited about the Kindle Fire HD 7-inch and the Kindle Fire 8.9-inch. Make sure you see the hands-on videos (click h...
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by Chris Parsons
Sep 06, 2012
With the Amazon event now mostly wrapped up and Amazon having setup all their preorder pages, some unannounced information about the devices has now come up. Unlike previous Kindle models, which off...
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by Alex Dobie
Sep 06, 2012
Amazon UK sends word that the new Kindle Fire (second-generation) and Kindle Fire HD (7-inch) will be launching in the UK soon. Importantly, Amazon's bringing both devices to the British isles a...
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by Alex Dobie
Sep 06, 2012
At its Kindle event in Los Angeles, Amazon has just announced its high-end Kindle Fire HD 4G LTE tablet. Speaking at the event, Amazon's Jeff Bezos said that to sell a tablet at $499, Amazo...
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by Richard Devine
Sep 06, 2012
Here's the first round of images of the new Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9. We're getting our hands on one as we speak, so stick around for more.
Pre-order Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
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by Sean Brunett
Sep 06, 2012
Amazon is hosting an event today (follow our live blog!) where they're introducing a brand new lineup of Kindles. They just announced an updated version of their 7-inch tablet, the Kindle Fire.
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by Simon Sage
Aug 30, 2012
A shot of what's supposed to be the next Kindle Fire has leaked, though we don't know much about what's going on with this tablet. Apparently both a 7-inch and a 10-inch model are planne...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 30, 2012
Amazon today announced that it has completely sold out of the Kindle Fire, which quickly rose to prominence as the 7-inch tablet to have in late 2011 before being overtaken (in prestige, at least) b...
