Amazon expected to unveil new Kindles at Sept. 6 media event

Amazon has announced that it will hold a media event on Sept. 6, prompting speculation that the company plans to unveil a new lineup of Kindle tablets and e-readers.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 28

Apple's iPad further dominates with 68% share of tablets shipped

Apple retained the lion's share of the tablet market in the second quarter of 2012, dominating with a 68.2 percent market share.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 40

Amazon Cloud Player adds iTunes Match-like scan and match

Amazon on Tuesday greatly enhanced its Cloud Player service with new scan and match technology, competing with Apple's own iTunes Match.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 24

Amazon set to introduce 'five or six' new Kindle Fire models - report

Amazon is expected to dramatically increase its Kindle Fire tablet lineup from just one model to five or six, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 62

Google Nexus 7 parts estimated to cost $152

The parts that make up Google's new $199 Nexus 7 tablet have been estimated to cost $152, suggesting the company could eke out a small profit after development costs are accounted for.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 110

Amazon GameCircle for Kindle Fire takes on Apple's Game Center

Touting it as a "new gaming experience for Kindle Fire," Amazon on Wednesday launched GameCircle, a social network for games akin to Apple's Game Center.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 23

WSJ: Amazon testing smartphones with 4-5" displays

On the heels of last week's report that Amazon is working on a smartphone, another mainstream media outlet claims the retailer is already testing handsets sized between four and five inches and could begin mass production of a device as early as late 2012.

Josh Ong 13 years ago 39

Amazon to launch at least three new Kindle Fire models this fall, report says

A new report claims that Amazon will begin production of follow-up models to its Kindle Fire in late summer ahead of a possible fall rollout that is expected to bring new screen resolutions and 4G wireless compatibility to the 7-inch tablet.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 35

Amazon reportedly planning smartphone to take on Apple's iPhone

A new report claims Amazon is working on a handset that will compete directly with Apple's iPhone and Google Android smartphones.

Josh Ong 13 years ago 83

New Amazon Kindle Fire will push price of current model to $149 - report

Amazon is expected to release a new 7-inch Kindle Fire with a higher resolution screen for $199, which would push the current model to an even lower price of $149, according to a new report.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 36

Kindle for iPad adds children's books, comics, graphic novels

Amazon on Thursday updated its Kindle application for iPad, adding support for children's books, comic books and graphic novels purchased for the Kindle platform.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 11

Amazon launches Cloud Player app on iOS App Store

A year after launching its Cloud Player music tool, Amazon has released an iOS app for it, bringing functionality that will compete with Apple's own iCloud and iTunes.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 3

Demand for Kindle Fire collapses as Apple's iPad continues to dominate

A new survey of potential tablet buyers has found that the Amazon Kindle Fire is "floundering," while Apple's iPad remains the most popular and satisfying choice for consumers.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 61

Apple iPad accounts for nearly two out of every three tablet shipments

Apple owned the lion's share of the worldwide tablet market in the first quarter of 2012 after shipping 11.8 million units, 11 times more than second place Samsung managed over the same period.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 36

Apple remains most valuable global brand with 19% growth to $183 billion

A new survey again placed Apple as the world's most valuable brand, even as nearly half of the top 100 global brands, including rivals Google and Microsoft, lost value over the past year.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 13

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