Lost a bit in the flurry of IFA 2013 announcements was the launch of a new Kindle Paperwhite ereader by Amazon. Available both in Wi-Fi only and 3G-enabled versions, the latest generation Kindle Paperwhite comes with a number of improvements over the previous model, including a higher contrast display, a faster processor, improved touch technology and several improved or new […]
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Next-generation entry-level Kindle Fire tablet specifications revealed?
Information continues to emerge about Amazon’s upcoming Kindle Fire tablet refresh. Specifications for the higher-end models have already been leaked and BGR now has the details on the entry-level Kindle Fire. Much like its more powerful siblings, the entry-level Kindle Fire will receive a processor upgrade. It will use a 1.5GHz dual-core Texas Instruments OMAP4 4470 processor with PowerVR SGX544 […]
New details about upcoming Amazon Kindle Fire tablet refresh
We heard earlier this month of Amazon’s plans to refresh its Kindle Fire tablet lineup in time for the upcoming holiday shopping season. Three new tablets are planned to replace the current models. Further information obtained by BGR suggests that Amazon is ready to take the fight to its competitors: “If you think the new Nexus 7 is impressive, just […]
Amazon readying Kindle Fire tablet refresh?
Amazon is set to refresh its Kindle Fire tablet lineup in time for the holiday season. According to BGR, the online retailer is readying at least three new Kindle Fire models ranging from a 7-inch model to an 8.9-inch one running a very high resolution display. First up is a new 7-inch Kindle Fire model. Set to sell for US$159, […]
Amazon Working On Kindle Smartphone With 3D Display?
Rumors of a Kindle smartphone have been floating about for quite some time now. Recent one suggested that Amazon was working on a phone with a 4.7-inch display but was facing delays that could push the release beyond an anticipated Q2 launch window. The Wall Street Journal now suggests that Amazon has wider ranging plans that in fact include two smartphones, a set-top box to stream movies and TV shows and an audio-only […]
Record tablet shipments in Q4 2012
Worldwide tablet shipments set another record in the last quarter of 2012. According to IDC, 52.5 million tablets were shipped over the quarter, an impressive 75.3% increase over the same quarter a year ago and a 74.3% increase over the previous quarter. Apple continued to dominate but its overall market share fell again as Android tablets continued to make gains. […]
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle now available in Canada
When Amazon launched Kindle book sales in Canada last December, the move was widely seen as a sign that Amazon’s e-readers were not far behind. And that’s exactly what happened with Amazon yesterday announcing that the Kindle Paperwhite (3G or Wi-Fi-only) as well as the Kindle are now available directly from Amazon.ca. “We’re excited to make the best-selling and most […]
Amazon smartphone to launch in Q2 or Q3 2013?
Another report is indicating that Amazon will launch its rumoured smartphone in Q2 or Q3 2013. It could sell for as little as between US$100 and US$200. Supporting earlier reports, Foxconn is identified as the device manufacturer. It is expected to ship up to five million units by the end of 2013. Little is known about the Amazon smartphone. Foxconn […]