Amazon unveils the Fire Phone with 2.2Ghz Quad Core processor, 2GB RAM onboard

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At an event in Seattle, Amazon finally pulled the veil off its much awaited smartphone. Called the Fire Phone, it is meant to capitalize on the digital ecosystem that the company has created around the likes of its Kindle hardware and the new Fire TV. The phone runs a forked version of Android which at first glance appears to be very similar to the one on Amazon’s tablet efforts.

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BlackBerry’s latest move brings Amazon Appstore to BB10 platform

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Despite BlackBerry’s multiple attempts to create a developer ecosystem around the BlackBerry 10 platform, uptake has been slow. The company tried to get around this by offering an Android runtime. Developers were also free to port their Android applications and bring it to the BlackBerry application store. Savvy users could also sideload APK files directly. This was however far from an intuitive solution. Enter BlackBerry’s new partnership with Amazon. Continue reading “BlackBerry’s latest move brings Amazon Appstore to BB10 platform”

Report: AT&T to be exclusive carrier for Amazon smartphone

Amazon is scheduled to host an event on 18th June where it is expected to reveal its upcoming smartphone. The device will distinguish itself from the competition through the use of a special 3D interface that will make use of retina tracking technology.

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The technology will allow users to navigate the interface through the use of four cameras embedded along the corners of the phone. This will allow for a glasses free experience. The device will be revealed at the company’s event in Seattle later this week. Amazon is already courting developers to adopt and make applications for the unique interface used on the smartphone. While little is known of the specifications of the device, the handset will be neck deep in the Amazon ecosystem and will most likely be sold at or near cost similar to the company’s tablet offerings. Continue reading “Report: AT&T to be exclusive carrier for Amazon smartphone”

Amazon App Store triples in a year, houses 2,40,000 apps

Amazon has revealed some numbers about its app store just a day before its possible 3D smartphone launch. The company said that it has nearly tripled the number of apps in its app store which now boasts of 2,40,000 apps. Amazon stated that the app store is available in 200 countries.

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Amazon Prime Music launched, streams a million plus tracks to Prime users

Its been rumored for a while now and today Amazon finally lifted the veil from its own take at a music streaming service. If initial impressions are anything to go by, the service doesn’t even aim at competing with the likes of Spotify and Rdio.

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Available for free to Prime users, the service comes more of an added incentive than the primary reason to subscribe. The music library is very restricted compared to the competition and actually streaming music seems to be a tedious process. Continue reading “Amazon Prime Music launched, streams a million plus tracks to Prime users”

Kindle for iOS and Android updated with audible audiobook integration

Amazon has updated its Kindle app for iOS and Android with Audible audiobook integration. This will enable users to seamlessly switch between reading and listening to their favorite books without leaving the app.

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Amazon 3D smartphone’s face sensing technology reportedly powered by Okao Vision

Amazon is expected to launch its 3D smartphone on June 18th and more details about the phone are now surfacing. According to a TechCrunch report, face sensing technology in the 3D smartphone will be powered by Omron’s Okao Vision technology.

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Amazon now automatically saves documents sent to Kindle to Cloud Drive

Amazon has integrated Kindle documents to its own Cloud drive thereby by giving its users 10 GB Amazon Cloud storage, in addition to 5GB of storage. Kindle owners received an email from Amazon informing them that all documents sent to Kindle are now stored on Amazon Cloud Drive.

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Amazon smartphone with 6 cameras, 4.7 inch display leaked

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A few days back we posted rumors about Amazon’s smartphone ambitions, today we have a better look at it. BGR has managed to get hold of an image of a prototype device which is said to be Amazon’s smartphone that will be launched later this year. Continue reading “Amazon smartphone with 6 cameras, 4.7 inch display leaked”

Amazon smartphone to launch in June says Wall Street Journal

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Rumors around the long awaited Amazon smartphone have been floating around for years now but The Wall Street Journal has now gone on record to say that it should be expected this June. Amazon is believed to be showing off prototypes to developers in SFO and Seattle to gain support for its rather unique hardware. While showing 3D content on a phone has been done before, Amazon will be the first to include retina tracking technology that will largely be handled using the four front facing cameras that it will include. This approach will create a 3D hologram like effect and will not require users to wear special glasses. Continue reading “Amazon smartphone to launch in June says Wall Street Journal”

Amazon acquires digital comic platform ComiXology

Amazon has bought digital comic book store ComiXology for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2007, ComiXology has a collection of digital comic books from more than 75 publishers. It boasts of graphic novels from popular publishers like Marvel and DC along with many independent creators.

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Amazon introduces One Day delivery in India

Amazon has just recently opened their online showroom in India and are competing in a very crowded eCommerce market. In addition to having a wide portfolio of products, they also sell their own products like the Kindles and digital content including Kindle books. In the Indian eCommerce, where Free shipping and Cash On Delivery are taken for granted, Amazon is introducing one day delivery which is something new in the space.

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Amazon India now offers mobile phones, tablets and more, 10% off on select mobile phones

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Amazon India marketplace, Amazon.in that was launched earlier this month with just 2 categories books and movies has now expanded  to Mobiles and Accessories, Tablets, Cameras and Photography, and Portable Media Players. The company says that they have over 20,000 electronics products from over 200 leading brands. Amazon introduced Kindle family of E-readers, ebooks and Kindle Fire tablets couple of weeks back.

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iPad beats competitors by far in terms of web traffic

We all know that iPad actually revived the tablet market, when Microsoft’s Tablet PC concept actually backfired. Now Chitika which is a mobile ad network has reported that still the iPad leads by far when it comes to web usage.

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