Amazon Kindle to get Facebook and Twitter support

Posted on Thursday, April 29 2010 @ 14:35 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Amazon released the changelog of the upcoming 2.5 software update for its Kindle and Kindle DX devices. The release features some interesting enhancements, such as PDF panning and zooming, password protection, support for bigger and sharper fonts, and some form of Facebook and Twitter support.
Here's a list of the coming enhancements:

* Collections: Organize your books and documents into one or more collections.

* PDF Pan and Zoom: Zoom into PDFs and pan around to easily view small print and detailed tables or graphics.

* Password Protection: Password protect your Kindle when you're not using it.

* More Fonts & Improved Clarity: Enjoy two new larger font sizes and sharper fonts for an even more comfortable reading experience.

* Facebook & Twitter Posts: Share book passages with friends on Facebook and Twitter directly from your Kindle.

* Popular Highlights: See what the Kindle community thinks are the most interesting passages in the books you're reading.


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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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