Kindle

Comixology officially shelved in December as inferior Kindle service takes over

Users clinging to their Comixology collection are running out of time as the service will finally merge with Kindle on December 4.

Wesley Hilliard | 1 year ago

Apple & Google aren't happy about dinosaur and alien porn on Kindle book store

Amazon has been warned by both Apple and Google about children being able to find pornography on the Kindle app through the App Store and Google Play Store.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Apple still dominates tablet sales in contracting market

Apple's iPad accounted for two out of every five tablets sold in the holiday quarter worldwide, and is still picking up steam in a contracting market.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Amazon reveals new Echo Dot, Kindle Scribe tablet & more

An Amazon product event is underway, and the company has unveiled a new stylus-based Kindle Scribe tablet, a refresh of the Echo Dot line, sleep monitoring hardware, and more.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 years ago

Master iOS 15 with this new AppleInsider book

Now available on Kindle and Apple Books is the "AppleInsider iOS 15 Tip Book," a thorough guide to every feature and option in Apple's operating system.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

How to publish ebooks on Amazon Kindle and Apple's Books using a Mac

You have all the tools to create books on a Mac, and get them on sale on both Amazon Kindle and Apple Books. Here's what you need to do.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Compared: iPad mini vs Kindle Paperwhite

The iPad mini is an ideal companion for avid readers, but Amazon's Paperwhite ebook reader is still a good proposition for bookworms. It all depends on how much you read.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Amazon updates Kindle Paperwhite lineup with USB-C

The popular Kindle Paperwhite eBook reader starts at $140 and is now available in three models — standard, signature, and kid.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Steve Jobs emails reveal why iOS users can't buy Kindle books

Newly unearthed documents made public by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee as part of an investigation into big tech reveal why users can't buy Kindle books on iOS.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Latest comparisons

M4 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro compared: A portable speed boost

M4 Mac mini vs 2018 Intel Mac mini compared: It's time to move to Apple Silicon

M4 iMac vs 2019 Intel iMac compared: Five years makes a big difference

Latest Videos

Apple Watch Ultra 2 one-year review: Even better than at launch

Testing out Mac ultra wide display mirror on Apple Vision Pro

Hands on with Belkin's Vision Pro strap that Apple didn't want to make

Apple renews effort to induce authors to publish with Apple Books

Eight years after it released tools to make what were then called iBooks, Apple has launched Apple Books for Authors, a new effort to get writers publishing on its platform.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

The best apps for reading on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Reading for pleasure is one thing, but when you've got to read and handle business documents because you're working at home during the coronavirus outbreak, you need apps that won't get in your way, and will help you stay on top of everything.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

Amazon adds True Tone-style warm display to new Kindle Oasis

The latest version of Amazon's Kindle Oasis e-reader can now automatically change its screen color from white to amber in the evenings.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

Comparing Apple News+ head-to-head, versus Amazon Kindle Magazines

Subscribing to read magazines on your iPad is nothing new. Amazon has been doing it for years with Kindle Unlimited, Texture used to do it until Apple bought them, and used it as the core of Apple News+. They're very different, however, and choosing which is right for you comes down to what they offer beyond magazines.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

How to create, read, and mark up PDFs on an iPad or iPhone with Apple's tools in iOS

There isn't quite an equivalent of the Mac's Preview app on iOS, but Apple still manages to give you powerful options for most of the work you'll need to do with PDFs. Here's how to get it done on an iPhone or iPad.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

Tips: How to load content and get your iPhone ready for travel for the holidays

You're only going away for Christmas, it's not completely as if you're going into battle. Take a few steps now to make sure that you're going to be able to keep working with your hardware if you need to — and will have some entertainment to enjoy if you don't.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

Amazon Kindle versus iPhone XS Max: choosing the best e-book reader

You bought your iPhone to do many things but when an important one is just reading e-books, there is a solid alternative. Appleinsider on whether a Kindle is worth your time and money.

William Gallagher | 6 years ago

How to use your new iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPad as in-flight entertainment

Load up your iOS device with movies, TV, podcasts and music to watch on flights. It's easy to do but there are more problems to be aware of than just having enough storage space. AppleInsider on the packing list you need to enjoy your trip.

William Gallagher | 6 years ago

Amazon introduces waterproof Kindle Paperwhite with better display, audiobook support

One of Amazon's dedicated e-readers, the Kindle Paperwhite, received a major upgrade on Tuesday, gaining features like waterproofing, an enhanced display, and audiobook support.

Roger Fingas | 6 years ago

Comparing the five major digital magazine subscription services

At Austin's SXSW festival in March, Apple announced the takeover of Texture, one of the preeminent magazine subscription services. It's hardly the only digital magazine service available though, so here's how some of the current options of Kindle Unlimited, Texture, Zinio, Magzter, and Readly stack up.

Roger Fingas | 6 years ago

Hands-on: Kindle iOS app update is the most dramatic in years, and brings new reading tools

Light mode and improvements to Page Flip are welcome but it's still the number of books available that make the latest version of Amazon's Kindle app for iPhone and iPad a must.