Kindle for Android
The Kindle software is now available for use on the Android operating system. The combination of these two technologies means that one need not buy a Kindle device to get the required books from Amazon's store. The best thing about Kindle app for Android is that, it is available free off cost and just like any other application on the Android. There are around 630,000 books at the service of android users with this new development. Out of the 110 New York Time bestsellers, 109 are available for Android users.
Few of the services offered by Kindle viz., magazines, newspapers, blogs, etc. at least for the time being have not been provided to the users of Android. The Kindle for Android phone was scheduled to release somewhere around May. However, there was no set time frame for the release and it got delayed.
Kindle for Android Review
To use Kindle in Android, the version, Android 1.6 would be required. An SD card is also needed to use this application. The process of installation gets completed quickly and easily. The pre-existing account with Amazon and Android can be synchronized with each other. With this feature, it is possible to load your wish lists and downloads from Amazon to the Android. The option of 'Kindle store' allows Android users to buy books apart from those present in the system, through the official website of Amazon. Before buying a particular book, one can read the beginning in order to make any decision.
Reading Books on Android
The reading process is very much interesting and enjoyable with the advent of this technology. Readers can enjoy both landscape and portrait views. Pages can be turned just by tapping either side of the screen. It is possible to adjust font size and change the background settings. There are 3 different colors which can be used for the background. The Whispersync feature of Android enables users to keep their reading activity organized and synchronized. It helps in buying titles from the Kindle store, enables users to make annotations & also view them.
The Kindle for Android service is available for customers in more than 50 countries. Rising competition in the e-reader market has caused Kindle to devise an aggressive strategy. Providing the Kindle software for Android phones is one such advancement in the marketing strategy. The Amazon's move to 'forge' Kindle with Android might also be an attempt to capture the market before Google's e-bookstore is unveiled.
The above given information should make us aware of the different features that customers can enjoy. Customers can really benefit from the use of Kindle on Android's platform.
