Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos (not seen) introduces the new Kindle Fire HD Family during the Amazon press conference in this September 6, 2012 file photo in Santa Monica, California. PHOTO / AFP
Online retail titan Amazon has Announced it is expanding sales of its Kindle tablet computers that “over 170 countries and territories around the world,” and its Appstore in nearly 200 nations.
The move steps up the offensive of the Amazon against rivals like Apple and Google in the market for tablets and content sold for the devices.
“Kindle Fire HD is the number one best-selling item in the world for Amazon since its launch, and we’re thrilled to make it available to even more customers around the globe today,” Amazon Kindle vice president Dave Limp said.
“Not only does the Kindle Fire feature advanced hardware, it’s also a service. When combined with our content ecosystem, great e-mail and browsing and top-rated customer service, we hope people around the world will agree That Kindle Fire HD is the best tablet for an incredible price. “
Amazon said the Kindle Fire, Which starts in the U.S. market at $ 159 (Sh13, 409) will start shipping to the additional countries by June 13 It has been sold outside the U.S. in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan and the UK.
The company said its Amazon Appstore “is now available to millions of customers in nearly 200 countries,” offering games, books, and other content.
Amazon sells apps for the Kindle, but also for PCs and other Android phones and devices.
“We think our customers will love the app selection we have to offer and also find features dry as Free App of the Day and personalized Recommendations very helpful as they discover and explore new apps and games,” Amazon’s Mike George said.
“By further expanding the distribution of apps to millions of customers around the world, we are continuing to make it easy for customers to enjoy Their apps on Amazon’s Kindle Fire and any Android device.”
The Appstore was launched in 2011 and prior to Thursday was only in Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, Japan and the United States.
Amazon is competing with the likes of Apple and Google in the market for tablets and also online content and apps. Some reports say Amazon is developing its own smartphone as well.
The Seattle-based company has not released sales figures, but research firms IDC Says That Amazon is the fourth leading seller of tablets despite limited distribution, with 1.8 million units sold in the first quarter.
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