Kindle For iPhone App Released Colleagues/ Is This The Future Of Reading? /Gerry Amazon Kindle is a software and hardware platform for reading electronic books (e-books), developed by Amazon.com subsidiary Lab126, first launched in the United States on November 19, 2007. Two hardware devices, known as "Kindle" and "Kindle 2," support this platform, as does an iPhone application called "Kindle for iPhone."
What is Kindle for iPhone?
Kindle for iPhone is a free application that lets you read more than 240,000 Kindle books on your iPhone or iPod touch-no Kindle required. Amazon's new Whispersync functionality automatically synchronizes your last page read so you can easily switch between devices and pick up reading from where you last left off.
Which iPhones and iPod touches are compatible with Kindle for iPhone?
Kindle for iPhone can be used on any iPhone, iPhone 3G, or iPod touch with Firmware 2.0 or higher installed. [snip]
What can I read on Kindle for iPhone?
The entire selection of books available for reading on Amazon Kindle can also be read on Kindle for iPhone. The Kindle Store contains many of the best sellers from leading publishers around the world. You can also download free book samples from the Kindle store and read the first chapter of a book before you decide to buy. If you already have a Kindle and Kindle book library, you can access the Kindle books you already own, even if you don't have your Kindle with you. Periodicals such as newspapers, magazines, and blogs, and personal documents cannot be viewed on Kindle for iPhone.
Can I view my Kindle bookmarks and annotations on Kindle for iPhone?
Whispersync automatically synchronizes your bookmarks and your reading location among devices registered to the same Amazon.com account. [snip]
How do I download and install Kindle for iPhone?
Kindle for iPhone can be downloaded for free in Apple's App store. [snip]
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