Kindle

The Kindle app puts over a million books at your fingertips. It’s the app for every reader, whether you’re a book reader, magazine reader, or newspaper reader—and you don’t need to own a Kindle to use it. Choose from over a million Kindle books from the Kindle Store or enjoy popular magazines like The Economist and Reader’s Digest with high-resolution color images.*
• Read Free Books—Choose from thousands of free ebooks such as Pride & Prejudice or The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
• Shop for Books—Easily shop for ebooks, including new releases and New York Times Best Sellers.
• Use the Built-In Dictionary, Google, and Wikipedia—The Kindle app has a built-in dictionary that allows you to look up words instantly while you’re reading your ebooks. Simply tap and hold a word to view its definition or use the Google and Wikipedia links to get more information.
• Sync Your eBooks—The Kindle app lets you read the same book across devices and automatically syncs where you left off so you can start reading on one device and pick up where you left off on another device. The app syncs your furthest page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights between Android, PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7, and any of our Kindle devices using our Whispersync technology.
• Sample Books Before You Buy—Read the first chapter of a book for free before you decide to buy.
• Customize Your Reading—Choose your preferred font size, screen brightness, background color, and orientation (portrait or landscape) to read your books.
• Borrow eBooks from the Library—Check out ebooks from your local library and have them delivered wirelessly to your Kindle app.
• Read print replica textbooks on Android tablets. Print Replica Kindle books maintain the rich formatting and layout of their related print editions and provide features to help students study smarter including ability to highlight passages, add margin notes, and search for keywords. Whispersync technology saves and synchronizes your bookmarks, notes, and highlights across your devices.
* Selection for U.S. users only; selection and price of ebooks and e-periodicals vary by country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kindle app free to download?

Yes, the Kindle app is completely free to download for Android devices. You can access thousands of free ebooks from the Kindle Store, including classics like Pride & Prejudice and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, without any cost.

Can I use the Kindle app without owning a Kindle device?

Yes, you don't need to own a Kindle device to use the Kindle app. The app works on Android phones and tablets, and you can purchase and read ebooks directly through the app using the Kindle Store.

Does the Kindle app sync my reading across devices?

Yes, the Kindle app uses Whispersync technology to automatically sync your reading progress, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across Android devices, tablets, phones, and Kindle devices. You can start reading on one device and pick up exactly where you left off on another.

What features does the Kindle app include for readers?

The Kindle app includes a built-in dictionary for instant word lookups, Google and Wikipedia links for additional information, customizable font sizes and background colors, the ability to borrow ebooks from your local library, free book samples before purchase, and support for print replica textbooks with study features like highlighting and margin notes.

Can I borrow books from my library using the Kindle app?

Yes, you can check out ebooks from your local library and have them delivered wirelessly to your Kindle app. This feature allows you to access library books without purchasing them.

What types of content can I read on the Kindle app?

The Kindle app supports over a million Kindle books including ebooks, magazines like The Economist and Reader's Digest with high-resolution color images, newspapers, and print replica textbooks. You can browse new releases, New York Times Best Sellers, and thousands of free titles.

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