US Only though. Not available in the UK App Store.
Kevin
McKiernan, Gerard [LIB] wrote:
> Kindle For iPhone App Released
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> Colleagues/
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> Is This The Future Of Reading?
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> /Gerry
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> 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."
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>>> What is Kindle for iPhone?
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> 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.
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>>> Which iPhones and iPod touches are compatible with Kindle for iPhone?
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> Kindle for iPhone can be used on any iPhone, iPhone 3G, or iPod touch
> with Firmware 2.0 or higher installed.
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>>> What can I read on Kindle for iPhone?
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> 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.
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> 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.
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>>> Can I view my Kindle bookmarks and annotations on Kindle for iPhone?
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> Whispersync automatically synchronizes your bookmarks and your reading
> location among devices registered to the same Amazon.com account.
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>>>> How do I download and install Kindle for iPhone?
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> Kindle for iPhone can be downloaded for free in Apple's App store.
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>>>> Additional Information
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> Using Kindle for iPhone / You Tube Video / Non-Exhaustive Selection of
> Sources For Kindle Content / News Coverage
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> Related/UnRelated
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> WSJ : Amazon to Launch Kindle for Textbooks
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> NYTimes: Looking to Big-Screen E-Readers to Help Save the Daily Press
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> Links And Additional Information Available At
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> [ http://tinyurl.com/dzcck4 ]
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> As Always, Any And All Comments/Observations Are Most Welcome As
> Comments On The Blog Entry.
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> Enjoy!
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> /Gerry
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> Gerry McKiernan
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> Associate Professor
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> Science and Technology Librarian
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> Iowa State University Library
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> Ames IA 50011
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