Tag: Kindle Fire

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Why is Nook faltering and Kindle going gangbusters?

Published: February 19, 2013

While Amazon’s Kindle business continues to heat up, it looks like Barnes & Noble’s Nook strategy may be fizzling out.

Android tablets experience big December surge: report

Published: January 11, 2013

Android tablets and crossover devices experienced significant growth in December, particularly the Kindle Fire, Galaxy Note and Nook tablet, according to new data from Localytics.

Tablet activations outnumber smartphones on Christmas: Flurry Analytics

Published: December 28, 2012

More tablets were activated on Christmas Day this year than smartphones, according to new figures from Flurry Analytics.

The pricing game: How low can tablets go?

Published: December 27, 2012

In a sign of an increasingly competitive tablet landscape, prices for the devices keep moving lower, with Acer reportedly readying a $99 tablet next year.

Mass merchants abandon Kindle Fire - can it survive?

Published: September 24, 2012

The number of retail outlets where consumers can see and touch Amazon’s Kindle Fire is dwindling, which could dampen sales this holiday season.

Amazon bets on price, content to compete against Apple's iPad

Published: September 7, 2012

Amazon clearly wants to compete with Apple's iPad, claiming that the new Kindle Fire HD 4G is the best tablet at any price.

CNN expands mobile reach with Kindle Fire app

Published: September 6, 2012

CNN has rolled out a Kindle Fire mobile application as part of the company’s continuous effort to make sure its content is available on as many platforms as possible.

Handset manufacturers ramp up launches for second half

Published: September 4, 2012

The second half is typically when major mobile launches occur, but this year the activity seems particularly strong as manufacturers look to make a splash before the important holiday-giving period and, hopefully, take attention away from the growing competition.

Android takes mobile ad market share from iOS

Published: August 29, 2012

Android gained steam as an advertising platform in July, taking share of ad impressions away from iOS for the first time this year, according to a new report from Velti.

Spotify expands mobile presence with Kindle Fire app

Published: August 9, 2012

Spotify is continuing to make a name for itself in the digital music space with a new Kindle Fire application that lets users listen to their favorite songs.