A few days ago we showed you how Amazon released a new version of its Fire OS operating system, it was contemplated the incorporation of Goodreads in the reader interface so from now on it was not necessary to leave the reader application to interact on Goodreads. Now, days later this update spreads to Amazon devices, it has recently been updated Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Fire XNUMXnd Generation. In the absence of an update for kindle touch, which is surely on the way, Goodreads is found on all devices in the Kindle family that are currently being sold. Although this update brings more improvements for the Kindle Paperwhite.
Kindle Paperwhite + Goodreads, something else?
Beside Goodreads, Amazon incorporates Kindle Free Time, a simple application that will direct the Kindle Paperwhite towards the world of children and young people. Kindle Freetime is an application that can be controlled via the web and will allow parents or guardians hold a kind of personalized literary tournament. The operation will be similar to Kobo Reading Life but with the option of personalization, so the parent or guardian will decide when to award prizes and under what circumstances. Although it seems like a "bullshit" of application, it may be one of the best applications if we take it to other areas such as academia, where students' readings can be partially recorded.
Also with this update Kindle Paperwhite you will have better access to the Cloud Collections, these types of collections are collections in The Cloud, riding a Amazon Cloud that will allow us to synchronize and update the ebooks that we have bought or have on a certain device with all our applications and the devices that we have associated with our account.
Second Generation Kindle Fire What do you get?
Although the news about him Kindle Fire XNUMXnd Generation It has not been lavished much, it seems that Amazon will give it Fire OS 3.1, since all the new features that it receives with the latest update are the same as those of FireOS 3.1. Fact that makes us doubt to what extent it is profitable or not to buy a new generation Kindle Fire 7 ″, since many move more by the software than by the screen and if the software is the same but with a different price Which tablet will be the best? Even so I know that Kindle Fire XNUMXnd Generation Has Not Received The Update Yet.
Opinion
I do not know to what extent this generalization of platforms, programs and features is good for the user or for Amazon itself, however it seems that Goodreads is predestined to disappear. Still, it seems that that idea that came up with Amazon's smartphone, That gadget that could be more of a leisure center that a mobile phone or a game console seems to gain more and more strength. Now we can only ask ourselves, how it will be and when it will appear. Those who have not received the updates yet, wait until you will receive it and if not you always have the option of the update via PC, which is free and just as effective as the normal one.
More information - Fire OS 3.1, Amazon unites Goodreads and Kindle Fire, Amazon pulls out the checkbook to buy Goodreads, Kindle Fire 7 ″ HD changes the price and parts
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I was surprised by the statement that Goodreads is destined to disappear, if they integrate it with Kindle and support it in languages other than English, why would it disappear?
Hello Roberto, I do not know if the expression is the most appropriate the one I have used. I mean that with the passage of time, Goodreads will disappear, and it will be one more service of Amazon as the recommendation algorithm. Possibly keep the name, but of course you will not have the independence that you are having so far. I do not know if I have explained myself better or have messed it up more. Ah, thanks for reading us. Greetings.
Now I understand you, I hope that does not happen because it is the best social network for readers and the only fault I see is that it is focused on the Anglo-Saxon world
I have a Paperwhite 2 and it's weird that they don't say anything about the update on the Amazon page right? You say they send it to the kindle email? I will have to connect the wifi ...
Hi Javi, Amazon comments on the update in the Kindle download area and Goodreads also comments it, even so, I hope to be able to publish this afternoon a guide to do the update manually. Thanks for following us.
I encourage you to publish this guide. I still don't know how to update from the Amazon page 🙁
I have a kindle touch and can't share on goodreads from Kindle 7th Generation. you help me?