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Amazon Introduces the Kindle Learning Academy: A Basic Guide for New Users

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Amazon has quietly launched the Kindle Learning Academy, a new online resource aimed primarily at helping new users navigate their Kindle devices and apps. Found at amazon.com/learningacademy/ereader, this hub offers how-to videos and step-by-step guidance on setting up, customizing, and troubleshooting Kindle e-readers and apps. The Academy features tutorial videos that cover the essentials, such … Read more

Amazon Bets Big on Foldable Laptop Ambitions Even as it Trims Alexa and Kindle Teams

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Amazon is tightening its grip on the future of hardware, cutting back in some areas while making bold moves in others. The tech giant recently laid off around 100 employees from its Devices and Services division, with teams working on Alexa and Kindle among those affected. Yet despite these cutbacks, Amazon is reportedly developing a … Read more

Amazon Moves to Block BookFab’s Kindle DRM Removal Tool, Prompting Developer Response

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In the ongoing tug-of-war over digital rights management (DRM), Amazon has once again taken decisive action—this time targeting a newly released software designed to free Kindle users from content restrictions. BookFab Kindle Converter, launched by DVDFab, a veteran in multimedia solutions, aimed to help users convert their Kindle eBooks into universally readable formats like EPUB. … Read more

Amazon to Launch New Products This Fall, Trims Workforce in Kindle and Alexa Division

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Amazon announced that it is cutting around 100 jobs in its devices and services division, a move the retail giant said reflects efforts to streamline its corporate workforce. Among the affected are those working with the Alexa voice assistant as well as the Kindle range of e-reader devices. “As part of our ongoing work to … Read more

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids, Kindle Kids Now on Sale

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Amazon had a huge Mother’s Day sale just days ago. While that has since been rolled back, the company is now offering some nice discounts on its kid specific e-reader devices. There is the new Kindle Paperwhite Kids and the Kindle Kids which is now offered for 22 percent and 19 percent less, respectively. The … Read more

Amazon’s Kindle App for iOS Gains Direct Purchase Option After Landmark Court Ruling

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Amazon has made a significant change to its Kindle app for iOS, allowing users to purchase e-books directly from within the app. This comes in response to a recent court decision that restricts Apple from enforcing a 27% commission on purchases made outside of its App Store. The Court Ruling That Changed the Game On … Read more

Amazon to End Support for Older Versions of Kindle for Android App

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Amazon has announced that, starting May 26th, 2025, older versions of the Kindle for Android app will no longer support Kindle content downloads. To continue accessing purchased Kindle e-books, users must update their app to the latest version. A Push Toward the Latest Kindle App In February 2025, Amazon removed the ability to download purchased … Read more

Amazon Brings Back the Kindle Storyteller Award for 2025

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Amazon’s Kindle Storyteller Award is making its return for 2025, once again opening the doors to self-published authors in the UK, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland, the company revealed via a blog post. Writers have until August 31st to submit their stories through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) for a chance to win exciting … Read more

Amazon’s Mother’s Day Kindle Deals: Great Gifts at Even Better Prices

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Mother’s Day is almost here, and Amazon is celebrating with big savings on its popular Kindle devices. Whether you’re shopping for a thoughtful gift for Mom or just looking to treat yourself, now’s a great time to grab a deal. Amazon has marked down nearly every Kindle in its lineup—from the high-end Kindle Scribe to … Read more

Amazon’s Kindle Storyteller Award 2025 Now Open for Entries

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The Kindle Storyteller Award is back for its ninth year in the UK, inviting writers of all backgrounds to share their stories through Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform. This annual award shines a spotlight on self-published authors, celebrating outstanding storytelling across all genres. Whether you’re just starting out or already established, the competition is … Read more