Look it up instantly
Smart Lookup integrates entries
from The New Oxford English Dictionary with information from X-Ray and
Wikipedia, so you can access definitions, characters, settings and more
without leaving your page or losing your place.
Enhanced search
New — It's even
easier to find what you are looking for by combining and previewing
results from your Library and the Kindle Store on the same page.
Share your library with family
New — Family Library
links your Amazon account to that of your spouse or partner. For the
first time, you and your family can access and easily share not only
your own Kindle books, but also books from the Amazon account of a
spouse or partner.
Read more challenging books
New — Word Wise
makes it easier to enjoy and quickly understand more challenging books.
Short and simple definitions appear above difficult words automatically,
so you can continue reading with fewer interruptions. Tap on a word to
bring up a simple card with definitions, synonyms and more. You can
adjust the number of hints you see with a simple slider.
Expanded X-Ray for books
X-Ray lets you explore the “Bones
of the Book.” See all the passages across a book that mention relevant
ideas, fictional characters, historical figures, places, or topics of
interest. X-Ray's new timeline view lets readers flip through important
passages easily to remind themselves of what's happened in the book, or
navigate easily through images.
Squeeze in that last chapter
See at a glance how long it will
take to finish a chapter or book. Time to Read is personalised based on
your reading speed, and is constantly updated as your speed and habits
change.
Enhance your vocabulary
Words looked up
in the dictionary are added to Vocabulary Builder automatically to
expand your knowledge and reinforce retention. Swipe through your
vocabulary words, quiz yourself with flashcards, and instantly see those
words in context.
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Adjust your text size
Choose from eight text sizes to prevent tired eyes and keep you reading longer.
Organise your books
Arrange your books into customised categories by using Cloud Collections.
Never be without a book again
Shop Amazon's expansive selection, choose a title and begin reading your next book in under 60 seconds - no computer required.
Carry your entire library
Kindle holds thousands of books, so you'll never have to leave your favourite titles behind.
Pick up where you left off
Whispersync technology
synchronises your last page read, bookmarks and annotations across all
your devices so you can pick up exactly where you left off reading.
Translate passages instantly
Tap any word or highlight a
section to translate it instantly into other languages, including
Spanish, Japanese and more. Translations are provided by Bing
Translator.
Share with friends on Goodreads
NEW - With
Goodreads on Kindle, you can connect with the largest online community
of book lovers, see what your friends are reading, share highlights, and
rate the books you read. Some Goodreads on Kindle features are only
available when connected to Wi-Fi.
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