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Kindle for iOS Updated with In-App Sample Search and Downloads
Juli CloverYesterday, 11:18 AM
Amazon has updated its Kindleapp for iOS to version 3.9, adding a feature that
allows users to search for book samples using the app's existing Library Search
tool.
Rather than simply searching through a user's library, the app now searches
through Amazon's entire catalog of books and brings up samples that can be
downloaded directly within the app.
Though users can download in-app book samples to read, ebooks are still unable
to be purchased within the app. While the Kindle app used to include a link
that directed users to the Kindle Store for purchases, Amazon was forced to
remove the feature two years ago when Apple implemented new In-App subscription
rules thatbarred links to third party web stores.
All Kindle purchases are still required to be made outside of the Kindle app,
but the availability of sample books is a welcome perk for regular Kindle
users.
When a sample book has been read, instead of directing users to the Amazon
website to purchase the book, the app sends an email with a link to the Kindle
Store, allowing the company to skirt Apple's rules while directing traffic to
the Amazon site. Amazon also recommends similar books, offering a wishlist,
another sample, or an e-mail about the recommendation.
In addition to offering sample downloads, the newest version of the Amazon app
for iOS also allows customers to import and use previously purchased
dictionaries and it includes an accessibility quick reference guide along with
both bug fixes and performance enhancements.
Kindle for iOS is a free app that can be downloaded from the App Store. [Direct
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