Here are the new readers Amazon Kindle – officially! – Spider’s Web

Amazon laid out all the cards on the table. Just yesterday there were rumors of a new e-book reader from the biggest online store in the world, and today the Prime Minister has become a reality. There have been two new models – Voyage and Kindle (simply).

The new Kindle is definitely a cheaper device from Voyager. Model of advertising costs 79 dollars., And the version without ads 99 dollars. Although the Kindle a lot different from the Classic model, it probably should be regarded as the successor to the basic version of Amazon’s reader offer.

The new Amazon Kindle, just like all its predecessors, is equipped with a 6-inch Pearl e-ink on the density of pixels at 167 ppi and 16 shades of gray. Importantly, it is the touch and therefore will not experience has buttons on the sides of the screen. All navigation will be based on touch.

Of course there is also WiFi 802.11b / g / n and 4 GB of internal memory. The Kindle has the dimensions 169 x 119 x 10.2 mm and weighs 192 grams. The manufacturer shall ensure that the used battery is enough for approximately four weeks of action, assuming that every day we read for about 30 minutes with WiFi turned off. Charging via USB port on your computer is expected to take approx. 4 hours. Importantly, the Kindle does not have a backlit screen

The next model is the Kindle Voyage, that offer is still on Paperwhite’em, which means that it is at this point – at least in theory – the best and most expensive e-book reader from Amazon. The sale occurred until four variants of the device:

• advertising and WiFi at a price of $ 199.,
• without ads and free WiFi 219 dollars.,
• advertising, WiFi and 3G at a price of $ 269.,
• no ads, with WiFi and 3G at a price of $ 289.

Voyage also has a 6-inch screen, but Carta e-ink, which also distinguishes between 16 shades of gray, but the density of pixels per inch is already 300 . The display is a touch screen, but the manufacturer has given the opportunity to change sides by special haptyczny PagePress button located on the sides of the housing. Additionally, it is odświetlany, but word backlight not working as a model, Paperwhite, where we had a set of his intensity. Kindle Voyage has a light sensor, and on that basis alone adjusts the backlight, although this parameter can be set manually.

Interestingly, Voyage is slightly smaller and lighter than the Kindle model. Its dimensions are 162 x 115 x 7.6 mm and weight is 180 grams in a version with WiFi and 188 grams in models with an additional module 3G. Here also we have 4 GB of memory and WiFi 802.11b / g / n. The battery is capable of withstanding up to six weeks on a single charge, assuming that we will read 30 minutes a day with WiFi off and backlight set at 10 Charging via USB is expected to take approx. 3 hours.

At this point in Amazon’s offer are three ebook readers – Kindle Paperwhite and Voyage. In particular, the top model is extremely impressive, but it is also quite expensive, at least for the device from Amazon. For me still the most cost-effective e-book reader, with the best value for money is the possibility Kindle Paperwhite, which has and backlight and touch screen, 3G and even if you decide to make such a variant.

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Voyage Kindle e-reader leaks on Amazon sites – CNET

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite could soon have a baby brother called the Kindle Voyage. Sarah Tew / CNET

Amazon might be planning to launch a new Kindle e-reader in the next couple of months.

Amazon Germany and Amazon Japan have both listed a new device from the company, called the Kindle Voyage. After they were discovered by The Verge and other publications, Amazon quickly took down the listings on the as yet Announced device.

According To those listings, the Kindle Voyage will come with a 6-inch display and will launch – at least Internationally – on November 4th Neither Japan nor the Amazon Germany Amazon listings show images of the new e-reader, but said it will come with 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. One of the more interesting additions apparently on tap is a feature That will allow users to tap lightly on the bezel next to the screen to flip through pages.

If Amazon is indeed working on a new Kindle, it wouldn ‘t be all that surprising. The company has been offering it updates its Kindle e-reader each year. The last update that its Kindle line came in November 2013 when Amazon launched its 3G version of the Paperwhite. It’s due for an update.

assuming Amazon is planning a Kindle Voyage, it’s not clear when it might be made available in the US. On several occasions, Amazon has launched international versions of its Kindle devices months after the US launch. So while the Japan and Germany sites lists November as the Voyage’s launch date, it’s possible the US might get the device sooner.

CNET has contacted Amazon for more information on the Voyage. We will update this story when we have more information.

Security flaws Affect Amazon’s Kindle e-books and Audible audiobooks – Los Angeles Times

The Amazon is being forced to investigate a “security hole” that could let hackers gain access to customers’ accounts via the Kindle e-books.

The security flaw Affects Kindle users who downloaded the hacked e-books containing A Certain script in the title, The Digital Reader reports. It’s not a new issue, apparently – Amazon has Addressed the flaw before, though, as Gizmodo notes, “it seems to have crept back in.”

The website also notes that you ‘can avoid the flaw would not Pirating e-books, Which is good advice for a lot of Reasons.

PC World is reporting the security hole That Appears to have been fixed, but Amazon has not confirmed this.

Meanwhile, Amazon is also being forced to address a loophole at its audiobook site, Audible. Business Insider reports That an Indian teenager discovered security flaws in the retailer’s credit card processing system That would theoretically allow users to download countless free audio books. Gizmodo Confirms That the loophole exists and notes, quite sensibly, that even though it’s possible to get free downloads, it’s still stealing.

Audible responded to Business Insider by noting That the loophole is “a fraud issue, not a security issue. “

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Voyage leaks Kindle on Amazon with a new way to turn pages – The Verge

Amazon Appears to be preparing to launch new Kindles. Several listings spotted on the German version of Amazon show a new “Kindle Voyage” e-reader with a 6-inch high-resolution display (300 ppi) and a release date of November 4th. An image of the Kindle Voyage has been unearthed from a user manual to allesebook , and the specifications suggest it will have a new page press sensor to turn pages by pressing lightly on the bezel, alongside “intelligent front lighting . “

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While Amazon has quickly removed the German listings, it Appears the new Kindle Voyage will ship in 3G and Wi-Fi versions. Amazon Japan (Google cache) lists the new e-readers as 8mm in thickness and 186g in weight, meaning the Voyage will be a lot thinner and lighter than the Paperwhite. It’s not clear from the listings Whether the Kindle Voyage will replace the Paperwhite or simply launch as a high-end e-reader in the range. Amazon lists the Kindle Voyage at 189 euros, and the 3G version at 249 euros, both are an Increase on the 109 euro price of the Kindle Paperwhite and the 169 euro 3G version.

In ‘ve reached out to Amazon to comment on the Kindle Voyage, and we’ll update you accordingly.

Update (8:50 PM ET) : article updated that include a leaked image of the Kindle Voyage from its user manual.

Amazon listing details new smaller, high-res ‘Voyage’ Kindles – Engadget

You do not need supernatural powers is realize That it’s been 12 months since the Kindle Paperwhite refresh, ergo we could be due a new one. It also kinda helps when Amazon’s own web-store lets slip a little bit of info. Some eager searchers spotted a listing for Kindle “Voyage” on Amazon’s German and Japanese stores. The listings do not have too much information, but to mention a 300 ppi display on the 6-inch device That comes in the usual WiFi and 3G versions. The 112 x 116 mm dimensions suggest the Voyage will be smaller and at 8mm deep, the “thinnest Kindle up to now” (thanks Google translate). The (now-pulled) product page was even kind enough to give us details on price – $ 190 or $ 250 with 3G – all set for a November 4th launch date. It could be the Paperwhite That name is on the way out, too, with the with the Spanish version of this support page replacing “Paperwhite” with the new “Voyage” name.

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Leaked information about new Kindle’ów. Voyager and coming models … – Spider’s Web

appeared the first rumors about the new Kindle readers. Device to be thinner, offer sharper text and be more expensive. Meet Voyage Kindle and Kindle successor Classic.

E-book reader is not a device that changes every year or two. Purchased a few years ago the old Kindle can serve us for a long time. In the end, the most important elements that were introduced in later versions of this: first, the touch screen and backlight. But these are not the functions without which you can not do without, utilizing successor paperback book.

In October and November on both sides of the Amazon in the United States and in Europe and Japan are expected for new devices. It is with Japanese and German sides of the biggest online store leaked the first details of new readers, which has already informed the international media and irreplaceable in that a Robert Drózd author of the blog światczytników.pl.

The successor Kindle Paperwhite, but rather a richer version, is to be named Voyage and be more expensive than its predecessor. The basic version would cost in our western neighbors until 189 euros and for a version with 3G will cost 249 euros.

Kindle Voyage characterized by a 6-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 by 1080 pixels, which is the density of pixels on the level 300 ppi. The device would be lighter and thinner than Paperwhite and had extra buttons on the frame, allowing convenient changing sides. Lighting of the screen while automatically dostosowywałoby to the conditions.

A new reader would debut on November 4 , while in October there would be a successor to the basic Kindle Classic. The unit would benefit from a touch screen. Price, which leaked on the German Amazon, is 59 euros for a version with ads. She seems to be highly unlikely, given that the current Kindle Classic in Germany costs 49 Euro and contains no ads.

Refresh the Amazon Kindle readers in the coming weeks seems to be the most likely. Only the presented prices are not realistic. Amazon’s hardware is usually a bit cheaper. Current users of e-readers, probably do not need enviously watch for news. However, if the covenant is only to buy a Kindle, you might want to wait a little longer for the premiere of new and potential reductions in older models.

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Kindle security flaw ‘could let hackers take over your Amazon account’ with a … – The Independent

German security researcher Benjamin Daniel Mussler has discovered a vulnerability in Amazon’s Kindle e-reader that lets hackers hide malicious code in a book’s metadata That compromises Their Amazon account.

Mr Mussler first came across the issue in October last year and European notified Amazon. The company patched the issue in four days but recently re-Introduced it after updating Their ‘Manage your Kindle’ application. Mr Mussler Says That he European notified the company once more but after hearing no reply for several months he DECIDED to go public with the flaw.

“From the [hacker's] point of view, vulnerabilities like this present an opportunity to gain access is active Amazon accounts, “wrote Mr Mussler on his personal blog, adding that” Users who stick to e-books sold and delivered by Amazon should be safe. “

Thankfully, even for Individuals who to fall under the influence of a malicious novel or volume of poetry, the actual damage the hacker can do is mitigated by Amazon’s own security Measures.

The Kindle flaw gives hackers access this Amazon accounts by stealing Their browsing credentials (the cookies saved to your computer That tells Amazon’s website that you ‘re you) but This Means an interloper can only order packages they of your saved destinations as adding a delivery address requires users to re-enter Their credit card details – That information is not compromised by the attack.

This does not mean That a hacker could not cause quite a bit of trouble (ordering large amounts of items that max out someone’s credit card for example) but as hacks it it’s not on the same scale as someone taking over your computer.

At the time of writing Amazon had not responded that requests for comment.

Update: Mr Mussler told The Independent over email That he believes to Amazon has now fixed the flaw.