Kindle Reader
The Kindle Reader has been released for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch use. Were you looking for Kindle for PC? There are also Kindle Reading apps for MacOS X, Android, BlackBerry.
[edit] Overview
You can now read Amazon Kindle eBooks (AZW and TPZ) files on your Apple iPhone or iPOD Touch. The reader is available from the iTunes store as a free download. You do not need to own a Kindle to use this software. It has been released for USA use only so you will need a US credit card or address to buy eBooks on the Amazon site.
Note that you cannot use non-DRM MOBI files for this mobile app, unlike the PC version. To read MOBI files use Stanza.
[edit] Features
The features are similar to the standard Amazon Kindle 2 except that there is no search capability, no dictionary support, no annotation, and no direct link to the Amazon store. (You need to use the bowser on the iPhone or your computer to link to the store). Magazine and Newspaper subscriptions are not supported.
- Once the eBook is purchased download is automatic to your iPhone or iPod Touch the next time you turn it on.
- There is a 'Whispersync' feature that permits syncing a Kindle and an iPhone to permit reading an eBook on both devices sequentially moving between devices while keeping your place on both devices.
- The iPhone already supports Audible content so this can also be shared with a Kindle. (Multiple license support)
Read Kindle books on your iPhone or iPod touch
- No Kindle required to read or purchase books
- Get the best reading experience available on your iPhone or iPod touch
- Access your Kindle books even if you don't have your Kindle with you
- Automatically synchronizes your last page read between devices with Amazon Whispersync
- Adjust the text size, add bookmarks, and view the annotations you created on your Kindle
- Read in portrait or landscape mode
- Select alternate background and text colors to improve reading comfort in low light conditions
- Tap on either side of the screen or flick to turn pages
- Pinch to zoom images in books
- Tap and hold on a word to create a note or highlight
- Whispersync will back up and synchronize annotations with your other Kindle devices
- iPhone Safari optimized Kindle store.
