Amazon opens Kindle to third party developers
Monday, January 25, 2010
Amazon has announced the availability of a software development kit for third party developers to build new applications that work on its popular Kindle eBook reader. This is happening just before the rumored launch of a new tablet device by Apple next week.
To be made available as a limited beta in February, the Kindle Development Kit (KDK) will include sample code, documentation and a simulator to help developers test on the 6-inch Kindle, as well as the 9.7-inch Kindle DX.
Anticipated programs might range from word games, to travel guides, and will be made available at the Kindle Store later in the year. An important piece of information here would be how revenue would be split. In the case of the KDK, revenue share is expected to follow a 70:30 formula, with the larger component going toward the developer.
Where data transferred by the application is concerned, the bandwidth comes free if the application uses less than 100KB per month. Anything beyond that will be charged at $0.15 per MB, to be passed on to the customer as a monthly charge.
Read more: http://www.fiercecio.com/
To be made available as a limited beta in February, the Kindle Development Kit (KDK) will include sample code, documentation and a simulator to help developers test on the 6-inch Kindle, as well as the 9.7-inch Kindle DX.
Anticipated programs might range from word games, to travel guides, and will be made available at the Kindle Store later in the year. An important piece of information here would be how revenue would be split. In the case of the KDK, revenue share is expected to follow a 70:30 formula, with the larger component going toward the developer.
Where data transferred by the application is concerned, the bandwidth comes free if the application uses less than 100KB per month. Anything beyond that will be charged at $0.15 per MB, to be passed on to the customer as a monthly charge.
Read more: http://www.fiercecio.com/
Labels: Amazon Kindle, Kindle Development Kit, Kindle News
Amazon Kindle now available in Canada
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The wait for the Amazon Kindle to come to Canada is now over. Effective immediately, the Kindle can be ordered, and delivered to Canada for a price of $259 US. Of course, this does come with a few catches, the books, newspapers and magazines are all priced in US dollars.
Additionally, the blogs and “experimental web browser” are not available. But on the flip side, the Kindle does come with “over 300,000 English-language books.” Canadian Kindle users can also choose from a selection of International newspapers and magazines including the National Post and “all of Canwest’s major daily newspapers.”
Although the Kindle is by no means the first e-book reader to reach the Canadian market — several electronics companies including Sony Corp. sell their own digital book readers — Amazon's wireless distribution system and consumers' familiarity with the company's retail sites could help it stand out.
Finally, for those interested in ordering a Kindle, just visit the US Amazon website.
Source:http://www.gadgetell.com/tech/comment/amazon-kindle-now-available-in-canada/
Additionally, the blogs and “experimental web browser” are not available. But on the flip side, the Kindle does come with “over 300,000 English-language books.” Canadian Kindle users can also choose from a selection of International newspapers and magazines including the National Post and “all of Canwest’s major daily newspapers.”
Although the Kindle is by no means the first e-book reader to reach the Canadian market — several electronics companies including Sony Corp. sell their own digital book readers — Amazon's wireless distribution system and consumers' familiarity with the company's retail sites could help it stand out.
Finally, for those interested in ordering a Kindle, just visit the US Amazon website.
Source:http://www.gadgetell.com/tech/comment/amazon-kindle-now-available-in-canada/
Labels: Amazon Kindle, Amazon Kindle Review, Kindle 2.0, Kindle News
Amazon releases Kindle for PC
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Amazon.com today officially released its free Kindle for PC app, which lets people read Kindle electronic books on Windows-based personal computers. It works with Windows 7, Vista and XP, and Amazon is confirming that a Mac version is on the way (the company also told us a few weeks ago it's working on a Kindle BlackBerry app too).
Amazon is building a multi-device strategy for its Kindle business, looking to sell its digital books, newspapers and magazines across a range of gadgets, not just its dedicated Kindle readers. Amazon also has a Kindle app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
One thing I didn't note when Amazon earlier announced plans for the Kindle for PC app: it lets people read in full color, which may improve the experience of reading things like cookbooks, textbooks and graphic novels (Kindle readers only display shades of gray). People using the Kindle app on Windows 7 PCs will have touch-screen — the ability to zoom in and out of text and turn pages with a finger swipe.
Amazon isn't ignoring its Kindle readers, however. The company is heavily promoting the devices going into the holiday season, as are competitors. Barnes & Noble recently delayed the ship date for some pre-orders of its new Nook e-reader, citing high demand.
Source:http://www.techflash.com
Amazon is building a multi-device strategy for its Kindle business, looking to sell its digital books, newspapers and magazines across a range of gadgets, not just its dedicated Kindle readers. Amazon also has a Kindle app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
One thing I didn't note when Amazon earlier announced plans for the Kindle for PC app: it lets people read in full color, which may improve the experience of reading things like cookbooks, textbooks and graphic novels (Kindle readers only display shades of gray). People using the Kindle app on Windows 7 PCs will have touch-screen — the ability to zoom in and out of text and turn pages with a finger swipe.
Amazon isn't ignoring its Kindle readers, however. The company is heavily promoting the devices going into the holiday season, as are competitors. Barnes & Noble recently delayed the ship date for some pre-orders of its new Nook e-reader, citing high demand.
Source:http://www.techflash.com
Labels: Amazon Kindle Review, Kindle for PC app, Kindle News
Battle of the e-book readers: Sony vs. Kindle
Monday, August 10, 2009
Sony's e-book readers are hanging in there, continuing to give Amazon's Kindle some competition. Sony has announced that it will market two new e-book readers at the end of this month, PC World reports.
One is a direct competitor, a touch-screen Sony reader with a 6-inch screen to sell for $299, the same price as the Kindle. Sony is calling the other one a pocket e-book reader. It's got a 5-inch screen and is bargain-priced at $199.
[Via: http://www.popgadget.net]
One is a direct competitor, a touch-screen Sony reader with a 6-inch screen to sell for $299, the same price as the Kindle. Sony is calling the other one a pocket e-book reader. It's got a 5-inch screen and is bargain-priced at $199.
[Via: http://www.popgadget.net]
Labels: Kindle News, Sony e-book readers
Amazon Reduced Kindle price to $299
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Here is a news for Kindle lovers that Amazon’s e-book reader, the Kindle, reduced $60 in price today from $359 to $299, only five months after its launch .Amazon has cut the price of its Kindle ebook reading device by 17%.The price cut is something as a surpise for Kindle users.
May be With this discounted price ,Kindle is trying to attract more people towards its e-book reader for keeping the flow for sales of more books.
The Kindle 2 is now availiable for consumers for $299,instead of its previous price tag of $359.
Customers who have ordered Kindles earlier this month will get a $60 credit on the price difference.Amazon has not cut the price of its larger Amazon Kindle DX that's currently on sale for $489.
Amazon’s this move has put Kindle in a better position to compete with its rivals like Sony’s ,Cool-er by offering the almost same price slot.
Labels: Amazon Kindle Review, Kindle 2, Kindle News
