Amazon Kindle iPhone App hits UK
Following the release of the Kindle internationally, Amazon has now opened up its Kindle app for iPhone and iPod touch to the UK, and more than 60 other countries.
Similarly to the Kindle for PC app, the iPhone app will allow you to buy, download and read ebooks from the Kindle Store on your phone, and will link to any existing Kindle account.
This means that if you own a Kindle, you'll be able to synchronise your bookmarks and notes between the ereader and your phone, and also access a library of your previously purchases books via Amazon's servers.
However, you don't even have to have a Kindle ereader to download and use the app, which will also allow you to read the beginning of books for free before you buy, choose between six font sizes and read books in full colour.
The Kindle App is now up for grabs on the App Store for free, joining the Kindle for PC and the soon-to-be-released apps for Macs and BlackBerrys as well in spreading the Kindle's reach. Give it a go, and let us know what you reckon to it below.
Comments
richg
2 years ago
I've just downloaded it and bought a book but it is a very basic reader compared to Stanza in terms of viewing options (font type, margins etc.). I'd like to see an update before I use it regularly. The price of the e-books is pretty steep as well when you consider the overheads are much lower than with a hardcopy.
Saying that I am pleased that Amazon finally released it in the UK as it gives more choice for customers wanting ebooks.