Not only can you work with it, but that new iPad of yours is going to be how you relax and how you stay informed -- AppleInsider picks the apps that should've come in the box.
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Binge on video, read until your heart's content, and more with the best apps for your new iPad or iPhone 0
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The best 7 education and reading iPhone apps of all time 0
December 16th at 4:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsA look at the best educational apps ever made for the iPhone, based on our list of the best 100 iPhone apps of all time.
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Amazon improves typeface and layout on Kindle for iPhone 0
May 28th at 3:09pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsAmazon's new Kindle-friendly typeface is now available on iOS. The Bookerly typeface was quietly introduced last year on Kindle e-readers, replacing Caecilia as its standard. The serif typeface was created specifically for the Kindle and, like Google's recently announced Literata, is designed explicitly for e-books. As FastCoDesign reports, Bookerly combines elements from both Caecilia and Baskerville, resulting in a typeface that more closely resembles printed typography....
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Kindle for iOS adds 'Bookerly' font, Fox Movie of the Day app promotes iTunes flash sales 0
May 27th at 7:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsAmazon on Wednesday improved the look of fonts in Kindle for iOS, while Fox launched a Movie of the Day app for the iPhone, highlighting daily flash sales of Fox movies hosted on iTunes.
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Google Wallet adds Touch ID support, Amazon brings Goodreads to Kindle for iOS 1
December 16th at 9:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsTwo of tech's biggest names unveiled significant updates to some flagship iOS apps this week, with Google allowing Wallet users to authenticate using their fingerprint and Amazon adding Goodreads integration and unlimited reading to its Kindle app.
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Kindle For iOS Updated With Goodreads, Kindle Unlimited Integrations And More 1
December 15th at 10:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsAmazon this morning has rolled out an updated version of its Kindle app for iOS users which now offers readers a number of new features, including integration with Amazon acquisition Goodreads, personalized book suggestions, and, for those who subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, access to over 700,000 titles in the app, among other additions. The update follows the upgrade of the Kindle software…
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Get to know iOS 8: Customize your Notification Center with handy new widgets 4
September 20th at 4:22am / Macworld / 0 opinionsAmong iOS 8's many new features are some cool ways to let you interact with your apps without actually having to open them. Interactive notifications are one example, and another is the brand-new widgets available in Notification Center. Apple is a little late to this game—Android has had widgets for years, and users can put them right on their home screens—but at least what we have is both elegant and functional....
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Amazon Kindle apps can now play Audible audiobooks 1
June 10th at 6:49pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsAmazon's Whispersync service has made it easy for readers to quickly switch back and forth between an ebook and an audiobook for a couple years now, letting owners of both pick up either copy at the exact spot where they left off, and now Amazon's making the feature even more seamless. With an update to the iOS and Android Kindle apps today, it'll be possible to make the switch between ebook and audiobook right inside of the app, rather than having to jump from the Kindle app over to the Audible...
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Amazon Kindle app for iPad & iPhone gains Audible audio book integration 2
June 10th at 6:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsAmazon's official Kindle app for iPad and iPhone has been updated to include integration with audio versions of titles when purchased through the service Audible, as well as cloud syncing with Whispersync for Voice.
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Word up: 16 apps to help you read on the move 2
January 22nd at 12:28am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsFrom books and magazines, to op-eds and reviews, if the digital onslaught has been responsible for anything, it’s been for delivering a myriad of content. Oftentimes, way too much content, in fact....
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Kindle for iOS gets flashcards for studying, better in-book search, notebook filters, page footers, and more 0
January 7th at 6:28am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsAmazon today updated its Kindle app for iOS, adding a slew of new features for all users and students specifically. You can download the new version now directly from Apple’s App Store....
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Apple Unveils Top Apps of All Time 1
October 8th at 5:14pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsAs Apple's App Store nears 50 billion downloads, the company reveals the all-time most popular apps for iPhone and iPad.
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Instagram Launches iOS 7 App 1
September 25th at 10:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsInstagram is now optimized for iOS 7. Version 4.2 of the app launched in the App Store on Wednesday, and it's designed specifically for the newest version of Apple’s mobile operating system. See also: 25 Most-Followed Users on Instagram [PICS] The updated Instagram received a new look -- similar to that of other iOS 7 apps -- as well as new features. Photos in your feed are larger, and both the photos and videos are displayed at an increased resolution.
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Ten apps every iPhone 5s and 5c user should own 3
September 25th at 5:22pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsThere are many thousands of apps. Whatever your goal, as Apple’s erstwhile advertising campaign proclaimed, “There’s an app for that.” But some apps are simply must-haves—whether for their functionality, their interface brilliance, or just their entertainment factor. Here are ten apps your new iPhone shouldn’t be without....
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Artsy App for iPhone Changes Game for Art Collectors 1
September 21st at 1:45am / Mashable / 0 opinionsWhile developers updated tried-and-true apps that let users listen to music, read and browse the Internet to coincide with the release of iOS 7, a brand new app from an established site helps users do something rather unusual on the iPhone -- buy art. Artsy, a website that features more than 50,000 works for users to browse and buy, launched its first app, which is designed for iOS 7, on Wednesday.
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Pandora, Gmail, Kindle all see iOS 7 redesigns 0
September 19th at 5:31am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsThe launch of iOS 7 has seen major apps pushing out updates in order to bring their services in line with the new look of Apple's operating system, with Pandora, Gmail, and Amazon's Kindle App all issuing updates on Wednesday.
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iOS 7 Apps: Download These Now 1
September 18th at 11:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsFrom Evernote to Shazam, it’s a big day for app updates. iOS 7 is now available for download, and many of the App Store’s biggest players updated their apps accordingly. See also: iOS 7: Here's What's New iOS 7 represents a complete re-imagination of Apple’s mobile operating system. The OS, which is available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, brings a new look and brighter colors to the devices. Check out the gallery above for a look at some of the apps that received major updates for iOS 7.
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iPad Obliterate: A Tech Tale of Disaster 1
September 16th at 11:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsA perfect cocktail of poor planning, laziness, tech glitches and fate combined to reduce years of digital Apple iPad artwork to little more than fading memories.
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Attention All Kindle Users, You Should Update Before iOS 7 Hits 1
September 9th at 4:04pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsAre you a big user of the iOS Kindle app? If you intend on updating to iOS 7 first thing when it drops next week, you might want to update your Kindle app sooner rather than later. A new critical update has been released that Amazon says will prevent iOS 7 from messing your Kindle library up.
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iPad Apps of the Week: Ikea, ACI Cockpit360, and More 1
August 3rd at 2:10am / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsS Imgur: Imgur, everyone's favorite super simple image hosting site, has had an Android app out for about a month now. As of today, though, the app is also available for iOS users, and now nearly everyone can be just a little bit less productive, together. You can do virtually everything you'd be doing on the web: browse images, upload, and manage your account and albums. And of course, all the interactive features that make Imgur such a huge draw are in teh app in full force. You can comment and vote...
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iPhone Apps of the Week: Imgur, Commercial Break, and More 0
August 3rd at 2:10am / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsS Imgur: Imgur, everyone's favorite super simple image hosting site, has had an Android app out for about a month now. As of today, though, the app is also available for iOS users, and now nearly everyone can be just a little bit less productive, together. You can do virtually everything you'd be doing on the web: browse images, upload, and manage your account and albums. And of course, all the interactive features that make Imgur such a huge draw are in teh app in full force. You can comment and vote...
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Amazon updates Kindle iOS app with book searches, slides by App Store purchasing rules 0
July 31st at 1:11am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsWith the latest Kindle for iOS app, Amazon is for the first time offering in-app book searches and previews, the latter including a clever mechanism for purchasing an e-book without having to pay out a percentage to Apple.
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Amazon's Updated Kindle App Is a Tiny F U to Apple's App Store 0
July 31st at 12:30am / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsAmazon just released a new update to its Kindle app for iOS, and it basically just told Apple to go f*** itself in the process. The Apple App Store bible absolutely forbids in-app purchases unless the company is willing to give Apple a 30 percent cut, but Amazon has finally found a way around this little speed bump: likely-soon-to-be-banned free samples....
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Amazon skirts Apple restrictions with updated Kindle iOS app 0
July 30th at 11:49pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsEver since Apple required app developers to give the Cupertino-based company a 30 percent cut of in-app subscriptions and purchases, Amazon has looked for ways to get around the policy for its Kindle ebook app. Today the company updated the app with a fairly nifty workaround: it's introduced in-app search to let users find and download free samples of books. As with the prior version of the app, when you get to the end of a free sample, the app offers to email a link to the book on Amazon, where you...
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Amazon dances around Apple restrictions with ‘free sample’ search inside Kindle for iOS app 0
July 30th at 10:48pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsAmazon has released an update to its Kindle for iOS app, and it features (for the first time ever) the ability to search its catalog of books online. This is a departure from the past versions of the app, which forced you to jump out to Amazon’s website to search for or buy books....
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Getting fit with iOS: How your iPad and iPhone can help you shed pounds 1
July 26th at 5:42pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsFifty pounds. Lose 50 pounds, the doctor told me, and then we can start to talk about taking the kinds of steps that’ll make you happy and healthy for the long term....
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Kindle For iOS Updated With Line-Spacing And Advanced Highlighting 2
June 5th at 9:24pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsAmazon’s Kindle app for iPhone and iPad got a great update today, which adds a couple of much needed features....
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Amazon's Kindle App for iOS Gets Line Spacing Options 0
June 5th at 8:08pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsAmazon today released an update for its native Kindle app for iOS, adding new features such as line spacing options and multipage highlights. You can download the latest version now directly from Apple’s App Store....
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The 25 Best Free iPad Apps 5
May 22nd at 3:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsThere are more than 300,000 iPad apps currently available in Apple's App Store -- with all those options, how do you find what you're looking for without wasting your hard-earned cash? SEE ALSO: The 15 Best Free iPad Games To help you out, we've compiled a list of the 25 best free iPad apps that you can download at no cost, right now.
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Kindle for iOS remains a compelling iBooks alternative 0
May 8th at 5:42pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsThe iPad is a great device for reading. And there are a variety of apps focused solely on reading ebooks with the device—almost all of which work on the iPhone, too. So how do you judge a reading app? What are the criteria?...
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Kindle for iOS gets VoiceOver capabilities, AT&T U-Verse customers gain WatchESPN, Fox Now 0
May 1st at 9:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsAmazon updated the iOS version of its Kindle reading app on Wednesday, adding features that leverage Apple's VoiceOver technology to make Kindle content more accessible to the visually impaired.
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Amazon updates its iOS Kindle app with VoiceOver support for blind and visually impaired users 0
May 1st at 6:28pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsAmazon has announced a handful of new updates to its universal Kindle app for iOS, designed to make it easier for blind and visually impaired users to navigate their way through the app....
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Kindle For iOS Will Now Turn Your Favorite Books Into Audiobooks 0
May 1st at 8:25am / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsAmazon’s Kindle app for iOS hasn’t always been as accessible as Apple’s own iBooks, but that changed today with a new update that adds VoiceOver support, among other new accessibility features. Kindle will now read aloud over 1.8 million books, allowing those who are visually impaired to kick back and listen to their favorite titles.
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10 Android Apps at SXSW 8
March 12th at 10:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsThe annual conference in Austin, South by Southwest, is known for helping to launch "breakout" apps over the years and many developers choose it as the place to launch their products. It's also a great place for networking with investors and partners. While the focus is usually on iOS, we rounded up the best Android apps that were either launched or heavily promoted this year, some of which are just starting to take off.
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Use These 10 Apps During Downtime 2
March 6th at 8:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsDowntime is hard to find, whether you're working 9 to 5, going to school or raising your kids full-time. When you do have that extra hour or two, and you inevitably take out your smartphone, shouldn't you spend the time wisely with a few good apps? SEE ALSO: 12 Apps You'll Use This Weekend You could scroll through Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook until your fingers ache, but we found 10 apps that'll help you relax and enjoy your free time even more.
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Amazon tells iOS users not to download latest Kindle app update 2
February 27th at 8:07pm / GigaOM / 0 opinionsUsers who downloaded the Tuesday update say their books were erased from their devices and all their saved settings and bookmarks were reset. Amazon said Wednesday it was a known bug.
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Amazon Kindle iOS Update Bug Erases Entire Library 0
February 27th at 7:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsFor those attached to their Kindle book collection, Amazon told users not to download its latest app update due to a bug that erases existing libraries.
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New Kindle For iOS Update Deletes Your Entire Book Library, So Don’t Update! 0
February 27th at 7:24pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsHeads up! If you use Amazon’s Kindle app for the iPhone or iPad, don’t hit update! The new 3.6.1 update will, if installed, delete your entire book library from your device. Amazon’s working on the problem, and for a problem of this magnitude, expect a quick fix.
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Latest Kindle for iOS update has 'known issue,' users advised to not update 2
February 27th at 7:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsAmazon has updated the description for its latest Kindle for iOS update, warning users not to install the new software because of a "known issue."
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Amazon Warns iOS Users to Skip Latest App Update 0
February 27th at 6:48pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsAmazon has warned users of its Kindle app for iOS to refrain from updating to the latest version after acknowledging that a “known issue” with its latest submission to the App Store....
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Amazon tells iOS users to avoid new Kindle app update 0
February 27th at 2:39pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsIf you've got a sizable Kindle ebook library, you should stay far away from Amazon's latest update to its iOS app. In shipping the latest version, apparently the company's QA testers somehow missed a bug that can delete your entire book collection from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Needless to say, user reviews on Apple's App Store haven't been kind after the issue was discovered. Amazon has since updated the Kindle app's description with a warning urging iOS users to avoid hitting the update button....
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Bug In Kindle Update For iOS Deletes Users’ Entire Library, Amazon Warns Users Not To Update 0
February 27th at 6:31am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsAmazon yesterday updated its Kindle for iOS app, which works across iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, to version 3.6.1. The update was meant to fix a few bugs as well as the registration process. Instead, that update seems to be wreaking havoc on bookworm-style iThing owners who watched as their Amazon digital libraries and saved settings were erased before their eyes. Here’s just a taste of the…
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The Best Alternatives for Every Pre-Loaded iPhone App 0
February 22nd at 7:40pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsThe iPhone comes with a bunch of apps you never use. Some of them are poorly implemented. Others are lacking important features. Fortunately, there's a whole world of developers offering some very viable third-party alternatives. Unfortunately you can't delete the apps your iPhone comes with, but here are some alternatives that will free you from their boring grips....
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Kindle For iOS Gets Facelift, After-Read Sharing 4
February 14th at 11:28pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsKindle for iPhone and iPad has received a nice little update today, adding the ability to add multi-colored highlights to a book, instead of the default yellow (or blue if in night mode)....
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How to use your iPhone, iPad or Mac to borrow ebooks from the library 4
January 26th at 9:07pm / GigaOM / 0 opinionsYou don’t have to pay for ebooks on your mobile device or your Mac: your local library will lend you ebooks, digital magazine and audiobooks. Here’s a quick guide to getting set up.
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The 13 best apps for your new iPhone 18
December 28th at 8:29pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsThe iPhone, land of endless choice. First, you’ll want to grab Twitter, Kindle, Facebook, Find My iPhone, Shazam (it's still a magical thing), and Apple’s Remote app for controlling iTunes remotely. But then you get to the hard questions. Which to-do app to get? Which map alternative is worth downloading over Apple’s default? Is there a weather app that offers the perfect balance of hourly updates and animated doppler imagery? What are the best games to get to avoid the family during the inevitable...
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The 11 best apps for your new iPad 12
December 28th at 6:29pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsThis holiday season, you've plugged that very important hole in your life — the one between your smartphone and your computer. Whether it's the 9.7-inch iPad or the new 7.9-inch iPad mini, you're now in possession of a device that not only has a great screen and a fast processor, but one that gains you access into one of the best app stores on the planet. The iOS App Store has an incredible number of great apps and games, but the best ones can be hard to find among the huge selection. Of course you...
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Did You Just Get An iOS Device? Download These Apps First 0
December 25th at 11:30am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsIt’s Christmas morning and the sound of pitter patter can be heard around the home as children and even adults scurry towards the Christmas tree in order to get started opening their presents. What did you get? An iPad? An iPhone? Power it on and let’s take a look at some of the apps that you’re really going to want to download onto that brand new device first....
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The Week in iOS Apps: Good grief! 0
December 7th at 9:00am / Macworld / 0 opinionsYou’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll commit untold violence! This week’s roundup of iOS apps offers users the full range of human emotions....
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Amazon's Kindle app for iOS updated with X-Ray for books 0
December 6th at 9:49pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsAmazon has released a new version of its Kindle app for iOS, which has been updated with X-Ray for books. The feature — which had been exclusive to Kindle hardware until it was introduced for textbooks on iOS in late October — provides a useful graph that highlights all mentions of characters, places, and concepts throughout the entire book. For more information on a given topic, X-Ray points you to Wikipedia and Shelfari, Amazon's literature-focused community encyclopedia. After marketing X-Ray as a...
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Amazon Updates Its Kindle App For iOS To Introduce X-Ray For Books 0
December 4th at 10:24pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsAmazon has issued an update to its Kindle app for iOS today, introducing its excellent X-Ray for Books feature which has been a big selling point for the company’s own Kindle hardware. If you’re not already familiar with it, X-Ray allows you to see the “bones of the book,” Amazon says, helping you learn more about its characters, places, and phrases.
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Gmail for iOS updated with new look, Kindle app expands X-Ray feature 0
December 4th at 3:12pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsGoogle on Tuesday released a major update to its Gmail iOS app, with a new look and several new features headlined by multiple-account support. Amazon also rolled out a new version of its Kindle app, which sports deeper integration of its touted X-Ray feature.
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Apple or Amazon? Choosing the right gift card for Apple gear owners 0
November 23rd at 9:00am / GigaOM / 0 opinionsDo you want to buy a gift card for the Apple Store or for iTunes? Or maybe an Amazon card would be better. It all depends on what the gift recipient is likely to buy. We break down your options.
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The Week in iOS Apps: Zombies! 0
October 26th at 10:00am / Macworld / 0 opinionsGet organized! Or get zombified! Either way, this week’s roundup of iPhone and iPad apps has you covered....
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Kindle iOS app updated with X-Ray for textbooks and Japanese support 0
October 25th at 12:44am / The Verge / 0 opinionsVersion 3.4 of Amazon's Kindle app for iOS has been updated, and the headline feature is one that was previously exclusive to the company's own hardware. X-Ray, the content analysis function that our own Paul Miller described as "an index cranked to 11" when it made its debut on the Kindle Touch, is now available for textbooks on iOS devices. No word on whether it'll make its way to regular books any time soon, but the move is an encouraging sign....
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Kindle for iOS gets cool X-Ray feature previously reserved for Amazon hardware, but just for Textbooks 15
October 24th at 8:34pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsThe Kindle app for iOS has just gained one of the best features of the hardware Kindle devices in X-Ray, the subtext service that gives you contextual info on the…
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Review: iBooks 3′s new scrolling view, collections, sharing 0
October 24th at 1:12pm / GigaOM / 0 opinionsWe take a look at the new ebooks software Apple updated on Tuesday. The new scrolling view and social sharing of iBooks passages are interesting features updates, but may not be for everyone.
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20 Apps Updated For The iPhone 5's Taller Screen 0
September 23rd at 5:43pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsItching to get the most out of that new iPhone 5’s screen? While you can certainly run any iPhone app that’s currently available in the App Store on your iPhone 5, a few...
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Kindle for iOS Gets Re-sizable Margins and More 0
August 29th at 7:59pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsNo matter which ecosystem you’ve bought into, be it iBooks, Kindle, Nook or otherwise, there’s no denying that Amazon’s Kindle apps are part of what make the system great. The…
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Kindle App Gets Color Comic Books, iOS 6 Compatibility 0
July 2nd at 7:00pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsVersion 3.1.1 of the Amazon Kindle app for iOS devices has gotten a nice update today that brings full compatibility with Apple’s iOS 6 beta software. Previously, the Kindle app…
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Kindle iOS, Android, and Cloud Reader apps now support children's books, comics, and graphic novels 0
June 14th at 1:18pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsAmazon has released updates for its iOS, Android, and Cloud Reader apps with support for children's books, comics, and graphics novels, and says that over 1,000 titles are available including titles like Curious George, and comics like Batman and Superman. Amazon says that supported comics and graphic novels will be presented in panel view, which shows artwork in a "panel-by-panel experience that reads as the author intended." As part of the update, Amazon has also introduced library search by title and...
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Kindle for iPad adds children's books, comics, graphic novels 0
June 14th at 11:06am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsAmazon on Thursday updated its Kindle application for iPad, adding support for children's books, comic books and graphic novels purchased for the Kindle platform.
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Amazon updates Android and iOS Kindle apps to support multimedia features 0
March 23rd at 10:02am / The Verge / 0 opinionsAfter getting a Retina Display overhaul to accommodate the new iPad just last week, Amazon has released another update for its Kindle app, but this time around Android is getting some attention along with iOS. The biggest new addition is support for audio and video features in certain ebooks via the Kindle Format 8. The HTML5-based format was previously only is use on the Kindle Fire, which made multimedia features embedded in publications exclusive to Amazon's own tablet. Along with some bug fixes for...
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7 Tech CEOs Talk About Their iPad Obsession 0
March 19th at 1:02pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsThe iPad for Business Series is supported by LogMeIn. Get remote access to your PC or Mac from any device, anywhere -- for free. The iPad is an excellent business tool,...
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All the iPad Apps Updated for the New iPad’s Retina Display 0
March 16th at 2:23pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsIt's new iPad day! And since you're not just going to sit and stare at your new $500-plus toy, here are all the new apps updated to take advantage of the its g-g-gorgeous 2048 x 1536 resolution display. All your old iPad apps will work just fine, but these are the ones that work prettiest: We'll be updating throughout the day, so keep checking back in! Update: If you're looking for a list of ALL the apps that have been updated for the new iPad's Retina Display, check out AppAdvice. They list every...
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iPad Retina display app roundup 2
March 16th at 5:10am / The Verge / 0 opinionsWe're sure the first thing you'll want to do when you get that new iPad home is give the 2048 x 1536 Retina Display a workout. With that in mind, Apple has curated a section of the App Store especially for apps that have been updated with full high resolution support, like Infinity Blade II. Here are a few of the more notable inclusions; we'll be adding to this list as more updates come in. Note: it appears that not all the apps in Apple's "Great apps for the new iPad" section actually have Retina...
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Kindle for iOS receives Retina display support, grid cover view for iPhone in 3.0 update 0
March 15th at 7:07pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsAmazon's Kindle app for iOS has just been updated to version 3.0, bringing support for the new iPad's Retina display, and a redesigned library that lets iPhone users see their content in a grid cover view instead of just a list of titles. The update also includes "cloud view," which allows users to see all of their cloud content in a single combined view by selecting the cloud tab at the bottom of the app interface — previously, users had to visit a sluggish online archive to download books. The...
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Kindle for iOS Updated With Retina, Better Browsing Experience 0
March 15th at 6:12pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsIf you’ve ever used the Kindle app for iOS then you’ll know that the browsing situation has been total crap. You had to visit the online archive to download a…
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Updated Kindle iOS App Appears Just In Time For The New iPad 0
March 15th at 1:36pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsFor all the cool things an iPad can coaxed into doing, I find myself using mine to read more than anything else (rewatching old episodes of Doctor Who on Netflix is a close second). I’ve been begun to use it more than my trusty Kindle, and thanks to the timely 3.0 update for the iOS Kindle app, organizing and managing all of those books I’ve bought feels a lot snappier. Take navigating your archived books, for example. A quick tap on the Cloud button at the bottom of the screen jumps into a listing of p...
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Kindle 3.0 Gets Updated For The New iPad’s Retina Display 0
March 15th at 10:32am / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsBy all accounts, text-heavy apps really shine on the new iPad’s Retina Display, so I’m glad to see that Amazon have already updated my favorite iOS e-reading app to work at native 2048×1536 resolution. And that’s not all. Amazon has also taken the opportunity to redesign the Kindle library view so that it’s organized in two separate tabs, “Cloud” and “Device,” which should make it easier to tell which e-books you have stored locally and which ones need to be slurped down from Amazon’s databanks. You can...
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Amazon Launches Kindle Store Web App For The iPad 0
January 10th at 1:46pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsToday Amazon launched an iPad-optimized Kindle Store web app. Visiting amazon.com/iPadKindleStore on the iPad will now take you to Amazon’s new web portal for buying ebooks from Apple’s tablet. Once you’ve logged into your Amazon account, you’ll be able to browse and purchase ebooks in Mobile Safari on the iPad. Your purchases will then be pushed by Amazon to your Kindle device or Kindle iOS app.
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How to add personal documents to Kindles and Kindle apps 0
December 28th at 12:24am / The Verge / 0 opinionsFor a while now, Kindle users have been able to email personal documents directly to their devices. Now, Amazon has extended that support to anyone with the latest version of the Kindle iOS app. Upon updating, we were able to get everything from photos to game manuals on an iPhone 4S. Sending a document takes a little setup, but it's easy to do and supports a range of file types. Before doing anything else, you'll want to make sure that the Kindle or app you're using is registered with your Amazon...
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Kindle for iOS update brings magazines, newspapers, textbooks to iPad 0
December 21st at 4:12pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsAmazon has just pushed a new revision of its Kindle app to the iTunes App Store, and iPad owners will definitely want to hit that update button. That's because they now have access to the same full-color magazines and newspapers offered on the Kindle Fire, with both individual issues and subscriptions available. Amazon has also brought replica textbooks to the platform, with built-in support for annotation and zoom and pan functionality. New features extend to the iPhone and iPod Touch as well, with...
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Kindle for iOS Allows iPad Owners to Access Kindle Fire Magazines 0
December 21st at 3:30pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsAmazon has pushed live an update to its Kindle iOS applications, providing iPad users with the option to subscribe to the complete collection of magazines available on the Kindle Fire…
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Kindle Adds Periodicals to iOS Apps: But Will Consumers Read Them? 0
December 21st at 1:04pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsAmazon updated its Kindle app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Wednesday, giving users access to their periodical subscriptions and cloud-stored do…
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Kindle iPad app adds Amazon Newsstand, Google Voice for iPhone gains group texts 0
December 21st at 11:12am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsAmazon has updated its Kindle application for iOS, adding the ability to read magazines on the iPad. And Google Voice for iPhone has also been updated, gaining compatibility with Sprint and support for group texting.
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The Best iPad Apps 4
January 31st at 7:00pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsYou've seen the commercials; Apps are what makes an iPad come to life. Here are the very best ones for work, play, creation, consumption and everything in between. Twitter: The official Twitter app for iPad packs in the features, giving you a full Tweet-and-browse experience. It can be a little bit overwhelming at first, but powerful things often are. Free. Flipboard: A true testament to the iPad's transformative powers, Flipboard scrapes your Twitter and Facebook feeds for links and arranges them in a...
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Just Got An iPad? Download These Apps 0
December 25th at 11:39am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsSo you’ve just (carefully) torn open the wrapping of a brand new iPad. You’ve hooked it up to iTunes for its initial sync, but now what? Which apps should you…
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The Best iPhone Apps 5
October 30th at 3:00pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsThere's an ocean of apps out there. Whether you just got your iPhone and are feeling adrift or you're a salty old dog seeing what you might've missed, here are the absolutely essential apps. Twitter: Twitter thankfully didn't make too many changes when they gobbled up the already-great Tweetie 2 from Atebits—same clean interface, same Tweet swiping, and the same it-feels-so-good pull to refresh mechanism. Free. Facebook: The new, panel-based interface takes a little getting used to, but once you're...
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4 major services update iOS apps 0
October 12th at 11:49pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsIn addition to the LinkedIn update that we covered this morning, today saw updates to four other major iOS apps: Amazon, Skype, eBay and the Kindle iPad app. With so…
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Kindle iOS4 App Updated With Dictionary and Search 0
July 30th at 3:45pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsYour Kindle-on-iPad experience just got a boost: the Kindle 2.2 iOS4 update adds a dictionary and the ability to search inside your books. Just another reason to stick with Kindle's platform even if you skip the hardware.
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Kindle for iPhone and iPad gets audio and video. 0
June 28th at 1:16pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsIf you’re in Amazon’s shoes, watching the competition around you closing in slowly, how do you solidify your position in the e-reader market? You get with the times. This is…
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10 Must-Have Apps for the New iPad Owner 0
May 29th at 8:34pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsThe iPad has finally made its international debut, meaning that thousands and thousands of new users will be enjoying Apple's latest device over the coming weeks. With the...
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5 Fantastic Free iPhone E-book Reader Apps 0
April 6th at 11:08am / Mashable / 0 opinionsWhile you may well be excited about the Apple iPad and its iBookstore, iPhone and iPod touch owners choosing not to upgrade to the newest 9.7-inch device can still get...
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Kindle iPad App Officially Available in iTunes 0
April 3rd at 1:12am / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsWe wondered about the Kindle iPad app and whether we'd get to purchase ebooks with it despite the competition it poses for Apple's iBooks app and store, but here we are. It's official, purchase options and all.
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Kindle for the iPad Now Available in the App Store. Puts Standard Kindle To Shame. 0
April 2nd at 11:27pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsKindle for the iPad is now available to download and my isn’t it pretty. I don’t own a Kindle but from what I’ve seen of the standard Kindle it puts…
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10 Essential iPhone Apps To Get You Through The Day 0
March 2nd at 6:01pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsThe Next Web selects 10 of the best iPhone apps to coax you out of your bed in the morning and guide you safely back into it at the end…
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TAB Welcomes: Alfredo Padilla 0
September 16th at 4:34pm / GigaOM / 0 opinionsWhere to begin? I didn’t always aspire to write about technology, but my complete lack of interest in a real social life got me noticed on a discussion forum about three years ago and led to a job offer. I’ve been slaving over a keyboard ever …
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Kindle 1.1 for iPhone Now Available 0
May 20th at 2:39pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsIf you are into the whole book thing, go and download the latest update. It's worth it. • Read in portrait or landscape mode • Pinch to zoom images in books • Select alternate background and text colors to improve reading comfort in low light conditions. • Tap on either side of the screen or flick to turn pages You know what would be really funny, Jeff? That Apple introduces a 10" iPod touch at WWDC.
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Amazon launches Kindle application for the iPhone 0
March 3rd at 11:35pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsNot looking to drop $360 bucks on a gadget purposed almost solely for book reading, but still want to partake in Amazon’s new found love for eBooks? You’re not alone – and if you’ve got an iPhone or iPod Touch, you’re in luck. As we’d assumed they would, Amazon has just launched a free Kindle application for Apple’s much-lauded touchscreen.