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Amazon Event 2020: Everything announced
Amazon’s product event focuses largely on tailor-made for the quarantine era
Saf Malik
September 25, 2020
Vodafone extends entertainment offering with Amazon Prime and YouTube Premium
Both new and existing Vodafone customers will able to choose the services Vodafone has added Amazon Prime and YouTube Premium as the latest services available through its entertainment package. This partnership means Vodafone becomes the first UK operator to offer its customers either service as part of a mobile plan. Customers can use either service […]
General
July 22, 2020
Amazon Prime Video and Twitch take the Premier League viewing experience one step further, for free!
Amazon Prime Video will broadcast three further Premier League games in the 19/20 season, and will be back in action this Thursday as Everton host Southampton in Premier League action at 6pm in a mid-table clash. Viewers in the UK will have the choice to watch Prime Video’s live Premier League fixtures for free on […]
General
July 8, 2020
Five best Apps to download through your Amazon FireStick
Many people who purchase a FireStick almost immediately ask, “what apps should I download to get the most use out of this product?” and the answer to that question depends almost entirely on what you are using the FireStick for. If you want to watch films, tv shows, listen to music, play games or browse […]
General
June 28, 2020
RingGo Enables First Ever Parking Session Booked Through Amazon Echo Auto
“Alexa, pay for my parking”. RingGo the UK’s leading cashless parking provider, saw the UK’s first-ever parking session booked through Amazon Echo Auto, made possible by RingGo’s new Alexa Skill. The parking provider is the first to market with a solution that integrates touch-free parking with Amazon Echo to enable an even easier way to park and […]
What Mobile
June 25, 2020
AMAZON PRIME VIDEO UNVEILS BROADCAST PLANS AND NEW WAYS TO WATCH THE FOUR FREE REMAINING LIVE AND EXCLUSIVE PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES
Amazon Prime Video’s Premier League fixtures will be completely free of charge on Prime Video in the UK, with no Prime membership required These four remaining fixtures will include pitch-side build-up from presenters and guests, as well as in-stadium commentary teams, including Gabby Logan, Roberto Martinez, Lynsey Hooper and Clive Tyldesley Fans will also have […]
What Mobile
June 19, 2020
Top Advantages of Using an AI-Powered Amazon Repricing Software That You Should Remember
Nearly every solution on the market, from $10 to $1000 a month, declares the repricing algorithm is promising. Almost any code in the Amazon repair can also be referred to as an algorithm. Once you set up your replication, your listings will automatically be applied via the Amazon Subscriptions API reports to the app, and […]
Opinion
May 22, 2020
Realme launches Realme 6 Pro through Amazon
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer launched in the UK last year Realme has officially launched the Realme 6 Pro and Realme X50 smartphones in the UK. The Realme 6 Pro is available from today through Amazon and the Realme website, with the 5G flagship X50 arriving May 13. Customers can buy the Realme 6 Pro from […]
General
May 5, 2020
Samsung announces Amazon-exclusive mid-ranger for £245
Customers can choose one of three colours for the M31 smartphone Samsung has today (April 29) announced that the Samsung M31 smartphone is coming to the UK in an Amazon-exclusive deal. The smartphone features a 6,000mAh battery and also has a 64MP quad-camera setup. It is available from Amazon.co.uk for £245 and comes in either […]
General
April 29, 2020
EE and Amazon partnership enables Alexa calling for its customers
Customers can now make and receive calls from their Alexa devices EE has joined forces with Amazon to allow pay monthly customers to make and receive calls hands-free on Alexa devices. The feature had previously been reserved for Vodafone RED customers and was rolled out to audiences in the UK last summer. EE customers’ smartphone […]
General
March 18, 2020
BT unveils new TV packages to challenge Netflix and Amazon Prime
Packages start from £10 per month BT is adding NOW TV to its flexible packages through a BT TV box. The new 24-month flexible TV packages will launch on February 21 and include Sky Atlantic Sky Sports and NOW TV in addition to BT Sport. The packages will start at £10 per month and viewers […]
What Mobile
February 19, 2020
DO NOT DISTURB: Parents reveal the lengths they would go to for an uninterrupted night sleep, as Amazon gives Alexa the ability to Whisper
New parents would pay money and sacrifice social plans in order to not be woken up by loud voices, phone notifications and crying children throughout the night Four in five young families claim they would do ‘ANYTHING’ for a good night’s sleep Amazon has introduced Whisper Mode so that people can ask for Alexa’s help […]
Opinion
February 17, 2020
O2 LAUNCHES O2 EXTRAS – OFFERING MEMBERSHIPS TO AMAZON PRIME VIDEO, AMAZON MUSIC AND MORE
Maximise your downtime with access to thousands of top movies and TV shows with Prime Video, over 50 million songs ad-free with Amazon Music, the world’s largest selection of audiobooks and original podcasts with Audible, magazines and more International bolt-ons included, offering savings of up to £108 over 36 months Launches 5th December as a […]
What Mobile
December 5, 2019
How Does Amazon Repricer Work?
Amazon is a highly competitive marketplace. It records millions of sales per day and during Amazon Prime Day, the sales could even exceed 100 million. Sellers compete for the market share, but, depending on the item you are selling, the competition could range from moderate to stiff. An Amazon repricer could help you steer the […]
Opinion
November 22, 2019
Doro 8080: Doro launches latest senior handset through Amazon
The Doro 8080 features services such as Google Assistant Senior smartphone specialists Doro has announced the release of its latest smartphone the Doro 8080. The handset available through Amazon for £350 and has been designed for the over 65 age demographic. One of the key features of the smartphone is a GPS-enabled assistance button, which […]
Devices
November 1, 2019
Amazon’s new line of smart products takes home AI and security to the next level
At a showcase event at their Seattle headquarters, Amazon has just announced their next generation and range of smart tech, all integrating and centring around their now-famous Alexa smart assistant. Products ranged from security cameras and updated speakers, to even glasses, and will be coming to store shelves in the coming months. Here is a […]
Opinion
October 2, 2019
EE adds Amazon Prime Video and Gamer’s Data Pass to Smart Plan stable
Services join Music, Video, Sport and Roaming plans EE has added Amazon Prime Video and Gamer’s Data Passes as swappable benefits to its Smart Plans. EE launched the Smart Plans earlier this year, by which customers can swap between different benefits depending on their needs. Amazon Prime Video is worth £5.99 and allows data-free streaming of […]
What Mobile
August 7, 2019
The Apple-Amazon Deal And What It Means For Consumers
In the fourth quarter of 2018, the world witnessed a deal where Amazon was given rights to list Apple products. In exchange, Apple wanted the removal of non-authorized resellers of new and refurbished Apple products from the marketplace. The deal took effect January 4, 2019. What does it mean for the refurbished industry and consumers […]
Opinion
February 28, 2019
Amazon Alexa Can Now Make Calls in UK and Germany
The Amazon Alexa application will be updated to add support for messaging and calling in the UK, Germany and Austria today. The company revealed last week that the Alexa communications service would expanding to additional markets. It’s now rolling out to UK, German and Austrian markets. The update has been ongoing since this morning, so […]
Thomas Wellburn
October 3, 2017
Amazon Dash grocery scanner comes to the UK
The Amazon Dash grocery scanner has made its way to the UK finally, after the retailer launched a full online supermarket in June. Amazon are committing themselves to make it so that you never have to set foot outside, and enter an establishment made of brick and cement. Amazon has a variety of devices to make buying food and […]
Manny Pham
July 28, 2016
Amazon Page Flip, the advantageous bookmark needed
Amazon Page Flip is being rolled out this week, offering a reading experience closer to reading a physical book. The digital bookmark is here people. Reading through George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series on my Kindle is one of the most rewarding reading experiences I’ve ever had. Martin’s crafting of words […]
Manny Pham
June 28, 2016
Amazon will be selling the OnePlus 3
OnePlus are starting off the hype train with a small teaser trailer, revealing Amazon will be selling the OnePlus 3. We’re 11 days away from the big unveiling so OnePlus has decided to treat us with a six second trailer that reveals nothing except that Amazon will be stocking the OnePlus 3 exclusively. OnePlus announced […]
Manny Pham
June 3, 2016
OnePlus 2 sold on Amazon UK with OnePlus 3 date confirmed
In what seems to be a clear out, OnePlus are now selling the OnePlus 2 through Amazon UK. The OnePlus 2 is a brilliant device, NFC or not, it did everything else at a great standard. While we can’t fault the device, we did have issues with OnePlus and their archaic invite system. To OnePlus’ credit the […]
Manny Pham
June 1, 2016
Amazon cuts Prime to £59 ahead of Top Gear series reboot “The Grand Tour”
Amazon has reduced their Prime subscription after Jeremy Clarkson announced the name for their new exclusive series, ‘The Grand Tour’. To celebrate the release of the new series, which features the ex-Top Gear team doing much of the same, the company has slashed yearly Prime subscriptions to just £59 for the year. The deal is […]
Thomas Wellburn
May 13, 2016
Microsoft Edge will get AdBlock, Amazon, Evernote and more in 2016
Windows 10 users will soon be able to use a host of the most popular Chrome and Firefox plugins such as AdBlock, when the browser finally gets updated to support extensions. Microsoft addressed during a blog post that they had officially shipped a preview version of the build which supports the new features, while a […]
Thomas Wellburn
March 18, 2016
Amazon payments with a selfie
You read that right – in future you could be paying for purchases on Amazon with a selfie. The American e-commerce website are of course very well known for selling almost everything, from nappies to obscure looking weapons. It’s the go to place for when you need something. This month Amazon has filed a patent for a […]
Manny Pham
March 15, 2016
Amazon Black Friday deals
Amazon have released details on their Black Friday event with some delightful deals. The annual flash sale starts tomorrow, Black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season in the run up to Christmas. we may not get the four day weekend like our cousins across the pond but we can’t argue with the bargains on […]
Manny Pham
November 26, 2015
Amazon is opening a bookstore
Amazon has opened its first bookstore in the United States, signalling a move into physical commerce at last. Amazon has been talking about venturing into physical shop-floor space for a while now, though I don’t think anybody envisioned them to start with a bookstore. The new shop, called Amazon Books, has opened in the University […]
Apps
November 3, 2015
ZUK Z1 is now available for order on Amazon
ZUK announced the Z1 back in August and it is a debut from the Chinese company who are now launching the device for Europe through Amazon. ZUK are backed by tech giants and fellow compatriots Lenovo, who also helped established ZUK but have stated “the company is an independent brand different from Lenovo’s previous subsidiary […]
Manny Pham
October 6, 2015
Amazon unveils bargain-bin $50 Fire tablet
Amazon has just unveiled what could be the biggest impulse buy of the year, a $49.99 version of its popular Fire tablet range. The new Fire tablet comes equipped with a 7-inch, 1024 x 600 IPS display, which equates to roughly 169 pixels-per-inch. It’s a pretty modest screen by today’s standards but at least you […]
Thomas Wellburn
September 17, 2015
The Amazon Fire Phone is probably dead
The Amazon Fire Phone could be finished, with no indications of a direct replacement in the future. It’s taken a while but Amazon has finally sold it’s last allotment of Fire Phone devices, with the final batch running out at the end of August in the United States. The device hasn’t been available in the […]
Thomas Wellburn
September 9, 2015
Amazon to introduce drive-through supermarkets
Amazon has its eyes set on breaking into the grocery sector by unleashing a series of ‘drive-through’ supermarkets. Not content with their crazy ways, it seems are Amazon are at it once again. With the e-commerce giant eager to expand into the real world, you could soon all be driving though an Amazon-themed supermarket. As […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 27, 2015
Apples with your iPhone? Amazon Fresh grocery service could launch in the UK
Alongside delivering you the latest gadgets, Amazon could soon be bringing fresh groceries to your door with the Amazon Fresh service. Amazon Fresh allows subscribers to order fresh groceries and get them delivered straight to their doorstep. The service, which launched in 2007, is currently running in the US and rumours suggest that it could be […]
Apps
July 22, 2015
Amazon was selling the LG G4 for only 1 cent
A software glitch on the Amazon website caused the price of the LG G4 to plummet down to less than 1 pence. During the Amazon prime deals yesterday, one keen-eyed Reddit user spotted the fault and plenty of people flocked to the site to take advantage. The device usually sells for over $600 in the United […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 16, 2015
Primed and ready – Amazon one hour delivery service reaches London
Amazon has finally brought their one hour delivery service to the UK after an extended trial in the United States. After a six month testing period in the United States, Amazon’s insanely fat one hour delivery service has finally arrived in the UK. The service will operate from Amazon’s local fulfilment centre in East London […]
Apps
June 30, 2015
Amazon announces mobile dev programme
Amazon has announced a new mobile app service aimed at developers who wish to promote their applications across the Fire range of devices. The move comes in an apparent bid to challenge Google and Twitter in the mobile ads market. The programme is named ‘Advertise your app with Amazon’ and developers can target users based […]
Thomas Wellburn
May 15, 2015
Amazon Fire phone gets ridiculous price cut
Amazon has just announced a massive price cut to the entire Fire phone range with £300 being cut from both the 32GB and 64GB models. The 32GB Amazon fire is now available for only £99.99 and the 64GB is available for just £179.99 direct from Amazon.co.uk. If you decide to pick one up it does mean […]
Thomas Wellburn
May 15, 2015
Amazon Fire Phone Scores New Update
Amazon has just released a new update for their lukewarm Fire phone, which adds some much needed features that most would’ve expected from the beginning. Amazon has today released an update for their rather unsuccessful Fire phone. The device had a less than stellar reception when it first launched back in July 2014 and has […]
Thomas Wellburn
May 11, 2015
Amazon Prime Instant Video comes to Android tablets
Amazon Prime subscribers can now stream content from their Android tablets. This news will probably come as a relief to many Amazon Prime subscribers who, until now, have only been able to street Amazon Prime’s Instant Video service to their phones. Users can also launch Amazon’s Instant Video webpage and watch shows from there. Getting […]
Apps
April 8, 2015
New BlackBerry devices to come with the Amazon App Store pre-installed
BlackBerry is on the verge of releasing its latest software update for its mobile devices, and it will contain one of the most important additions in the operating system’s history. All devices running BlackBerry 10.3.1 out of the box will have the Amazon App Store installed by default. This app store grants BB users access […]
Apps
February 20, 2015
Huawei Honor 6 now available in Europe exclusively through Amazon
Although it was unveiled back in June and has been available in China for several months now, Huawei has kept its lip sealed on a global release date for its latest flagship, the Honor 6. Until now, that is. The stunning Android smartphone is now available exclusively through Amazon in Europe for a very attractive […]
Saqib Shah
October 29, 2014
Amazon has $83 million worth of Fire Phones that it can’t sell
Amazon may be the seventh most visited website on the entire internet and the undisputed king of online retailing, but it was powerless to stop a surprising $1 billion loss for the third quarter of 2014. What’s slightly less surprising is one of the key reasons for that loss: the Amazon Fire Phone. To say […]
Callum Tennent
October 27, 2014
Review – Amazon Fire Phone
[alert type=alert-blue]Technical details[/alert] Price: £399.99 OS Android Kitkat 4.4 Processor 2.2 GHz quad-core Screen 4.7-inches Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels Memory 2GB Storage 32GB microSD compatible? Yes, up to 64GB Camera 13MP, 2.1MP Video 1080p Connectivity 4G Dimensions 139.2 x 66.5 x 8.9 mm Weight 160g Battery 2,400 mAh [alert type=alert-blue]Introduction[/alert] Following its launch in […]
Devices
October 23, 2014
WATCH: Amazon Fire Phone gets another exclusive new game in spooky Til Morning’s Light
The Amazon Fire Phone is to receive another new addition to its currently small games catalogue in the form of the action-adventure title Til Morning’s Light. The Amazon Fire Phone exclusive takes advantage of the device’s dynamic perspective through tilt controls that will aid players in navigating the game’s haunted house setting. The upcoming title […]
Apps
October 14, 2014
Online retail monolith Amazon opens its first real-world high-street store
Amazon is planning to open its first high street store in the middle of New York City, the first physical outlet in its 20-year history. This is according to several reports, which claim the site, located at 7 West 34th St., across from the Empire State Building in Midtown, will open in time for Christmas. […]
What Mobile
October 13, 2014
Amazon to invest $55 mn in new connected home project
Amazon is keen to continue down its path as a tech manufacturer, despite the troubled release of its Fire phone. The company is using its retail wisdom to pursue new projects including the launch of connected home devices and possibly even wearables, according to a report by Reuters. It certainly helps that Amazon now has […]
Saqib Shah
September 25, 2014
Amazon is launching a premium e-reader, the £169 Kindle Voyage
How much would you pay for a book? £1.99 from your local second hand store? £11.99 for a premium best-selling hardback from a high-street chain? How about £229? That’s the price of Amazon’s fully-specced, top-of-the-line new e-reader. The Kindle Voyage is its name, and the company which revolutionised reading obviously feels that there’s a market […]
Callum Tennent
September 19, 2014
Amazon’s 3D smartphone is here; meet the Amazon Fire (UPDATE: It’s now available to pre-order in the UK!)
Original story (published: 19 June): Amazon has unveiled its first-ever smartphone; the Amazon Fire, a device that is tightly integrated with its online shopping, video and music services. Looking at the Fire’s specs, it’s also clear that Amazon has created a high-end device that it feels can rival the likes of the Apple iPhone 5S, Samsung […]
Saqib Shah
September 8, 2014
Amazon unveils set-top streaming device: Amazon Fire TV (UPDATE: It’s now available in the UK!)
Original story (published 4 April): Amazon just unveiled its TV set-top box-and it’s called Amazon Fire TV. Fire TV is not a bare-bones device like Google’s Chromecast dongle, it’s a powerful platform with ties to the broader Amazon ecosystem. Inside the slim black plastic box is a quad-core CPU with a full 2GB of RAM […]
Saqib Shah
September 4, 2014
Amazon purchases game streaming service Twitch in surprise $970m deal
Amazon announced on Sunday that it has purchased videogame streaming service Twitch for $970 million. This moves comes as rather a large shock, as it was heavily reported only a matter of weeks ago that it would be Google buying out the site. Instead, though, Amazon has added a sizeable weapon to its video content […]
Callum Tennent
August 26, 2014
Amazon Fire Phone gets its first major update, covering up some glaring absenses
Amazon Fire Phone hasn’t been met with the warmest of responses in its early weeks following launch. The problems with the device seem, by consensus, to be largely conceptual. Running a forked version of Android, though, there are definitely some software issues that could be addressed. Thankfully, Amazon has done just that with the release […]
Callum Tennent
August 19, 2014
Flappy Bird is making a comeback – on Amazon Fire TV, as a family-oriented multiplayer experience
Remember Flappy Bird? Of course you do, probably because media outlets such as ourselves here at What Mobile won’t let you forget about it. Hell, the chances are you’re probably long over it. You probably moved on to a more recent tappy, snappy fad like 2048 or Timberman long ago. But, if you thought you’d […]
Apps
August 4, 2014
WATCH: Amazon Fire Phone’s dynamic perspective feature is shown off with its first two exclusive games
Considering the massive amount of hype surrounding the device in the build up to its release, we’ve not really seen or heard much from the Amazon Fire Phone since its official unveiling. This could be something to with its USP being rather hard to demonstrate over the internet. For those who haven’t been keeping up, […]
Apps
July 22, 2014
Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited is set to be the Netflix of the book world
If you’re a paid subscriber to a service like Spotify or Netflix, the chances are you can scarce remember what life was like before it. Or if you can, it probably doesn’t bear thinking about. Life without unlimited on-demand media? Shudder. What with the roaring success that those streaming services have had, it should come […]
Callum Tennent
July 17, 2014
BlackBerry to get Amazon’s huge catalogue of 200,000 Android apps
Recently, Blackberry has been lagging behind its rivals in terms of its apps library. However, users of the struggling OS should have plenty to smile about now that it has been revealed that the firm has reached a deal with Amazon that could see it gain access to its app library. When the latest blackberry […]
Apps
June 19, 2014
Amazon updates Kindle mobile app with Audible audiobook integration
Amazon is integrating its Audible audiobook service directly in to its Kindle mobile apps for both iOS and Android. After installing the update, which is rolling out today, Kindle app users will be able to listen to Audible audio books without ever having to leave the app. The service is an extension of the Whispersync […]
Apps
June 10, 2014
WATCH: Amazon releases its first trailer for it’s upcoming ‘3D’ smartphone… sort of
Big news: the highly publicised but little-revealed Amazon smartphone now has a concrete announcement date – June 18th. That’s pretty soon. To mark the fact, Amazon has put out a trailer for it. Although it’s more like a teaser, in honesty, as we don’t actually see the device. The frustration is amplified by being made […]
Callum Tennent
June 5, 2014
The first three modern Grand Theft Auto titles are now available on Amazon Kindle Fire and Fire TV
It seems Amazon is finally upping the ante with gaming on their devices, as it has announced that three of the most popular games of a generation are now available on its Kindle Fire tablet and Fire TV set-top box. Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas […]
Apps
May 16, 2014
Best images yet of upcoming Amazon smartphone leak
Earlier this month, we showed you a supposedly leaked image of the front of the new Amazon smartphone – displaying its purported five front-facing cameras – courtesy of BGR. Now, BGR has released more images of the upcoming handset that show the front and the back of the device as rendered by Amazon’s illustrators. Consequently, […]
Saqib Shah
May 2, 2014
The Wire, The Sopranos and other cult HBO shows are coming soon to Amazon Prime Instant Video
If you’re a loyal Amazon Prime subscriber, you may have been a little miffed recently when they forced the service formerly known as LoveFilm Instant upon you. It’s a great service, undoubtedly, allowing you to stream thousands of TV shows and movies to any device you’d care to name. But to make it an obligatory, […]
Apps
April 24, 2014
Samsung and Amazon join forces to bring a Kindle app to Galaxy devices
Amazon is the world’s most popular eReader manufacturer and Samsung is the world’s most popular smartphone manufacturer – a collaboration would make perfect sense for both parties. That’s just what’s happened, with the announcement that Kindle will be Samsung’s official ‘eBook provider’. The eReader market is growing at a rate even greater than that of […]
Apps
April 17, 2014
Is this Amazon’s smartphone? Leaked images show six cameras and 4.7 inch screen
Less than a week after rumours of a June announcement for Amazon’s smartphone appeared online, now we also have supposed leaked images of the device. The Boy Genius Report published images of the alleged handset today, along with detailed specifications of the phone. The images backup earlier reports of multiple head-tracking cameras on the handset, […]
Saqib Shah
April 15, 2014
Amazon’s 3D smartphone launching this Autumn, says report
Following months of rumour and speculation, a new report now claims to know the details regarding Amazon’s new smartphone – and its release date could be as soon as this Autumn. According to the Wall Street Journal, Amazon has been demonstrating the smartphone for developers amidst tight security in San Francisco in recent weeks and […]
Saqib Shah
April 14, 2014
Amazon purchases Comixology, the Kindle Store of comic books
Big plans could be afoot at the world’s number one eBook distributer, as Amazon has recently announced its purchase of Comixology. Comixology is a hugely popular digital comic book retailer. It’s done a fantastic job with bringing comics into the modern age, and its app for mobile makes reading graphic novels and keeping up to […]
Apps
April 11, 2014
Amazon to launch set-top streaming device next week?
Amazon will hold a rare press conference in New York next week, on 2 April, amid intense speculation that it will reveal a streaming device that rivals the Apple TV and Google Chromecast. Peter Larsen, Vice President of the company’s Kindle division, will provide an update on Amazon’s video business at the event, Amazon said […]
Saqib Shah
March 27, 2014
Amazon’s first smartphone: specs revealed by insider include six cameras
After years of rumours, Amazon will finally launch its first smartphone within the next three to six months. So says KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, whose known for his spot-on Apple and Samsung research, which is regarded as the most accurate in the world among analysts. And now his sights are set on Amazon as […]
Saqib Shah
March 21, 2014
Amazon’s streaming set top box will be a dongle device, could feature PC gaming
Amazon’s forthcoming set top box/games console will be a dongle-like device similar to the Google Chromecast and could be released as early as April. Additionally, sources close to the project claim that it will support streaming for full PC game titles, making it a rival to the Xbox, Playstation and Steam, instead of just Android-powered […]
Apps
March 18, 2014
Podcast: HTC One wins best phone 2013, Amazon Prime in the VOD market, the rise of in-app mobile purchasing
This week’s podcast looks at the award-winning success of the HTC One at the Mobile World Congress, Amazon’s rebranding of its video-on-demand service and the rise of in-app purchases and free-to-play mobile games. Subscribe to us on iTunes here or on SoundCloud here.
Saqib Shah
March 4, 2014
Amazon working on music streaming service
Rumours and speculation concerning Amazon’s extra-curricular activities are ubiquitous, the company is said to be working on a TV streaming hardware device and a console. Now it is being reported that Amazon also has a music streaming service in the works. The company is said to be in talks with music labels to provide a […]
Saqib Shah
February 28, 2014
Lovefilm Instant is now packaged with Amazon Prime – at a cost
Lovefilm Instant, the Netflix-esque streaming branch of popular online movie rental service Lovefilm, is set to become Amazon Instant Video. What’s more, it will now be included as a part of the Amazon Prime package. Amazon Prime is simply a flat annual fee which then grants unlimited next-day delivery, discounted express and evening delivery, and […]
Apps
February 21, 2014
Argos, Amazon drop Premium Wii U price to £180
Argos has cut the price of the Premium model of the Wii U, offering both the console and Nintendo Land mini-game compliation for £180. The very same pack has been matched by Amazon too. The Premium Pack is a black model of the console that has 32GB of storage space on board. Oddly enough Argos […]
Jamie Feltham
January 21, 2014
PlayStation Store now live on Amazon.co.uk
Sony’s PlayStation Store hit Amazon in the US a month back, but the service is only reaching the UK now. You can now buy PlayStation Store codes direct from the retailer, giving you access to games and DLC. There’s also instant Store top-up cards, which are probably a good Christmas present idea for those in […]
Apps
December 12, 2013
Apple iPad Air and Amazon Kindle Fire HD declared winners of Black Friday
Apple’s iPad Air was the “clear winner” when it came to Black Friday mobile device sales, according to Localytics. The mobile and web app analytics company has found that the tablet saw the highest growth in sales over the Black Friday weekend (Friday November 29 ‘ Monday December 2), with 51 per cent more new […]
Jamie Feltham
December 5, 2013
Amazon Kindle Fire more popular for gaming than Nintendo DS
Amazon’s Kindle Fire is more popular than Android tablets amongst gamers in the US, research has found. Analysis firm IDC partnered with App Annie (which analyses data app usage) on its most recent portable gaming report, which found that 13 per cent of consumers said the Kindle Fire was their favourite gaming device compared to […]
Apps
December 5, 2013
Amazon parodies Apple advert to show off Kindle Fire HDX
Amazon has said its Kindle Fire HDX is “sharper, lighter” and costs less than iPad Air with retina in an advert parodying Apple. The advert features an (fake) Apple employee demonstrating features of the new iPad, believed to be a parody of Apple’s own marketing featuring senior vice president of design, Jonathan Ive. In response […]
Jamie Feltham
December 2, 2013
Amazon in talks with TFL for package pickup at Tube stations
If you’re a Londoner then you no doubt get on the London Underground at least once a day, so wouldn’t it be convenient if you could make more use out of Tube stations other than just a place to catch the train? Well Amazon wants to put those stations to good use by installing lockers […]
Jordan O'Brien
November 22, 2013
Fancy a Moto X for a penny? Amazon has a deal for you
The Moto X may be old news, with the Moto G stealing the spotlight for a short amount of time despite being a budget device, but it’s still a phone that Motorola wants you to love – especially given it’s a smartphone designed to give all other smartphones a run for its money. One of […]
Jordan O'Brien
November 20, 2013
Amazon launches LOVEFiLM for iPhone, iPod Touch
If you’re a LOVEFiLM user, you’re probably envious of your Netflix-touting counterparts – after all they get to enjoy apps on pretty much every platform, from Android to Windows Phone. Unfortunately for those of you with Amazon-owned LOVEFiLM your app selection is a little smaller, but today it’s gotten a little bigger with the announcement […]
Apps
November 15, 2013
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX launches in Australia, shipping in UK
If you’re in Australia or the UK and really wanting a Kindle Fire HDX, then good news — the 7-inch version is now officially shipping in both territories. In the UK the Kindle Fire HDX will set you back a rather cheap £199 for the 16GB version, whereas in Australia it’ll set you back AU$329. […]
Jordan O'Brien
November 13, 2013
Amazon now delivers on a Sunday
If you’re an Amazon customer and happen to reside in the US, that Prime subscription that you’ve so desperately clung onto has just gotten a little bit better. If access to Amazon’s video streaming service isn’t enough, then how about some Sunday deliveries at no cost for all your eligible purchases? The company announced the […]
Jordan O'Brien
November 11, 2013
Moto G spotted on Amazon UK, costs £160
If you haven’t heard, Motorola is planning on returning to the UK market, with a phone that’s a lot like the flagship Moto X, but a whole lot cheaper. Now, thanks to a leaked listing on the Amazon UK website, we may have just learnt a little bit more about the device — including the […]
Jordan O'Brien
November 11, 2013
3D gesture and eye tracking inbound for Amazon Phone?
We’ve heard plenty a rumour about the Amazon smartphone. Earlier this month we heard that it could have a 3D display, and recent whispers suggested that HTC would be manufacturing. Now we;re hearing that the new handset will utilise 3D gesture and eye tracking control. Apparently this will allow for an entirely new input method. […]
Jamie Feltham
October 30, 2013
Amazon Prime users could get exclusive access to HTC Amazon phone
You may soon have another reason to get an Amazon Prime subscription with Bloomberg reporting that its rumoured HTC-built smartphone may just be available for Amazon Prime subscribers. According to unnamed sources, Amazon is looking to preposition the three devices it is rumoured to be in talks with HTC over to Amazon Prime customers who […]
Jordan O'Brien
October 17, 2013
I.C.Y.M.I. 011: Apple event, iPhone 5c and the HTC Amazon phone
It’s time for I.C.Y.M.I! Today we’re talking about the Apple event on October 22nd, rumours that the company is cutting its iPhone 5c production, and yet more rumours on that Amazon phone, with HTC attached.
Apps
October 16, 2013
Amazon phone could be built by HTC
Amazon has enjoyed a lot of success with its Kindle tablet line, but the company is yet to move into phone handsets. We recently heard rumours that such a device could use a 3D display, and now reports are coming in that HTC could be building the Amazon phone. The Financial Times has been told […]
Jamie Feltham
October 16, 2013
Chromecast now shipping to UK and Australian Amazon customers
If you can’t wait to get your hands on Google’s Chromecast then you’re in luck as Amazon has just started shipping the device here in the UK and also in Australia – although it’s not yet officially available so expect to pay a premium. The $35 dongle that plugs into your TV and enables you […]
Apps
October 8, 2013
I.C.Y.M.I. 002: BlackBerry shares, LG curves and Amazon 3Ds
Time for another I.C.Y.M.I. Covered today is news of BlackBerry’s shares rising, LG’s rumoured new curved phone, and yet more rumours of Amazon’s own 3D handset.
Apps
October 3, 2013
Amazon might have a 3D phone, might track your face with four cameras
Despite what movie, TV and games companies might tell you, the 3D revolution didn’t ever really happen. Sure, you can still see the latest blockbusters ‘jump out of the screen’ at the cinema, but unimpressive technology has kept it from becoming a mainstay in entertainment. Apparently, that isn’t stopping Amazon from bringing 3D to phones. […]
Jamie Feltham
October 3, 2013
Meet Amazon’s next Kindles – an HD refresh and the HDX
Not wanting to leave its hugely successful Kindle brand behind, Amazon has introduced an update to its own line of tablets today. What we have is an upgrade for the already existing Kindle Fire HD model, and a brand new plaything: the Fire HDX. Note the X. This newer device comes equipped with better specs, […]
Jamie Feltham
September 25, 2013
Next generation Amazon Kindle Fire specs revealed
Amazon may be prepping a long-needed overhaul of its entry-level Kindle Fire, with specs similar to that of last year’s Fire HD. According to BGR, sources are claiming that Amazon’s 2013 Kindle Fire will feature a 1.5GHz dual-core Texas Instruments OMAP4 4470 processor with PowerVR SGX544 graphics — which is the current chipset of choice […]
Jordan O'Brien
August 9, 2013
Amazon Appstore open to “nearly 200” countries – so what’s “nearly”?
Amazon today said its Appstore is available to customers in nearly 200 countries.
Alex Walls
May 23, 2013
Amazon mobile device likely, analysts say
Technology analysts are picking that Amazon has aspirations to become a major mobile device company.
Alex Walls
April 26, 2013
Amazon to launch virtual currency for Kindle Fire
Amazon is bringing a new virtual currency to Kindle Fire called Coins. Landing in May, Amazon Coins would allow Kindle Fire customers to spend money on apps, games and in-app items in the Amazon Appstore, which Amazon said would offer app and game developers further opportunities to drive traffic and downloads, and monetize their offerings. […]
Accessories
February 5, 2013
Reviewed: Amazon Kindle Fire HD
Amazon Kindle Fire HD Price: £159/£169 16GB (with/without ads), £199/£209 32GB Reviewer: Jasper Jackson Seven-inch tablets are being pitched to focus on consuming content, much more than their larger 9-10 inch predecessors. The Kindle Fire takes this concept a bit too far and ends up neglecting too many areas where other devices excel in a bid to […]
Devices
December 10, 2012
Amazon Kindle Fire HD range announced
Amazon has launched the Kindle Fire HD range with new 7-inch and 8.9 tablets adding to its existing Kindle Fire line of touchscreen devices. Powered by Android, the 7-inch Kindle Fire HD packs a 1280 x 800 pixel HD LCD screen, capable of running high-definition video up to 720p HD. A 1.2GHz dual-core OMAP 4460 […]
What Mobile
September 7, 2012
Amazon Kindle Fire review
Welcome to the world’s most expensive disposable razor. Amazon’s business model for its first all-streaming, all-dancing colour Kindle device is just like your triple-bladed shaver: sell the hardware at a loss, lock in your customer base and get rich on the consumables. Here, of course, the consumables are not aloe vera moisturising blades but a […]
Devices
February 14, 2012
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