Amazon launched the Kindle Oasis 2 back in October last year. This is the successor of the first Oasis that was launched in early 2016. The latest top-end Kindle is waterproof, doesn’t come with a battery case like the first and has a large 7-inch screen for the first time. Does it live up to the expectations? Let us dive into the review to find out.
Amazon today announced ‘Alexa Mobile Accessory Kit’ with an aim to bring Alexa voice assistant to portable, on-the-go devices such as hearables, headphones, smart watches, fitness devices, and more. The kit has enough support for OEMs to add Alexa to their devices with minimum investment in hardware or integration efforts. Continue reading “Amazon Alexa voice assistant coming to Bluetooth headphones, smartwatches soon”
Amazon has announced the roll out of Firefox browser and its own silk browser for Fire TV line-up including the regular Fire TV and the Fire TV Stick. After being in the testing phase in a closed group for a month now, Silk browser is available for everyone. Continue reading “Mozilla Firefox and Amazon Silk browsers now available on Amazon Fire TV”
Google recently announced that it is pulling out its YouTube app from Touchscreen Echo device and from Fire TV on January 1st. In the midst of a sudden move from Google, Amazon is in no mood of backing out as the company is said to be launching YouTube rival dubbed ‘Amazontube’ very soon. Continue reading “Amazon said to launch YouTube rival ‘Amazontube’ soon”
Amazon launched its Alexa powered Echo smart speakers in India back in October. We brought you the unboxing of Echo Dot (2nd Gen) last year that we got from the U.S. Here we have the unboxing of the Echo (2nd Gen).
At the Re: Invent AWS event, Amazon Web Services; an Amazon.com company has introduced Amazon Sumerian service that will make developers quickly and easily build AR, VR, and 3D apps and run them on mobile devices, head-mounted displays, digital signage, or web browsers. Continue reading “Amazon introduces Sumerian service to quickly and easily build AR, VR and 3D apps”
Aircel today announced that it has partnered with Amazon Pay to offer flat Rs. 75 cashback on select unlimited plans on first recharge. For other plans you get Rs. 50 cashback. The limited period offer is valid till November 15th. You can check our more details about the offer and list of unlimited plans for different circles on Amazon.in Continue reading “Aircel ties up with Amazon Pay to offer Rs. 75 cashback on unlimited plans”
A week after updating the Kindle app, Amazon has released Kindle Lite app for Android in Beta for low-end Android smartphones. Amazon says that the app has been crafted specially for Indian readers. The app is less than 2MB in size so takes significantly less space on the smartphone, works smoothly even on 2G networks and lets you monitor your data usage and manage storage.
Continue reading “Amazon Kindle Lite Beta for Android released”
Amazon launched its Prime delivery service in India last year in July for an introductory price of Rs. 499. Earlier this month the company said that it will increase the subscription fee for its ‘Prime’ service to Rs. 999 in India in the coming days. Today the company has announced that the offer will end on October 30th, 2017 after which the program will move to the full price of Rs. 999 a year. Continue reading “Amazon Prime membership introductory price of Rs. 499 ends October 30”
Amazon has introduced a new way of a delivery system for prime users in the USA called the Amazon Key service which will allow the courier to open your front door and put your package inside your home. It also launched a new Cloud Cam security camera which has support for Alexa voice assistant.
Amazon today updated its Kindle app that brings All-New Design and several new features. Amazon says that the new look is built around the books you love. You can between the new light theme or existing dark theme. You can quickly navigate with one-tap access to the things you use most, including your most recent book. U.S. users also get new community tab featuring Goodreads discovery and discussion features on Kindle for iOS.
Continue reading “Amazon updates Kindle app for Android and iOS with new look, easy search and more”
Amazon today started its third Diwali Great Indian Festival Sale, after its second sale last week. In this sale it is offering up to 40% off on smartphones and TVs, up to 60% off on headphones, offers on power bank,s Kindle and more. Continue reading “Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Up to 40% off on smartphones, offers on laptops, power banks and more”
Amazon just introduced a new Kindle Oasis eReader, successor of last year’s model. It has a larger 7-inch 330PPI, compared to 6-inch screen in the predecessor and is also the first waterproof (IPX8) Kindle that can stand immersion in up to 2 meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes. It can also withstand getting splashed at the beach or dropped in the bath tub, hot tub, or pool. It has the same thickness of just 3.4mm at its thinnest point (to 8.3 mm), but it is slightly heavier at 194 grams. Continue reading “Amazon introduces new Kindle Oasis with 7-inch display, waterproof body, price starts at Rs. 21999 in India”
Amazon has launched three Alexa powered smart speakers – Echo, Echo Plus, and Echo Dot in India. The devices were expected to be launched in the country before Diwali. The new Echo and Echo Plus smart speakers were announced last week in the US.
Continue reading “Amazon launches new Echo, Echo Plus and Echo Dot in India starting at Rs. 4,499”
Amazon launched its Prime delivery service in India last year in July for an introductory price of Rs. 499. However, the membership price is soon about to change. Amazon India will soon increase the subscription fee for its ‘Prime’ service to Rs 999 in India in the coming days. Continue reading “Amazon to soon hike Prime membership price from Rs. 499 to Rs. 999 per year”
