Sunday, June 30, 2013

After iOS and Android, Vine invests a new platform: the Kindle Fire - Le Journal du Geek

Vine desperately needs to expand its user base. The launch of the video sharing service of Instagram has suddenly slowed popularity Vine, as seen in the statistics of sharing links to Twitter.

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If Vine promised a summer full of news for its users, it must now constantly recruit others to face the juggernaut of Facebook . This is why the service has landed on a new mobile platform: it is neither Windows Phone , or BlackBerry 10 , but the Kindle Fire Amazon ! Rather, it is seen well, for the United States this family of tablets is the most popular … after the iPad, of course.

While tablets dispenser has a heart of Android , but applications need to be optimized for fork Amazon to work best . This is also the first foray into the sector Vine tablets: the service is not offered on the iPad or on Android slates. However, this version is simply to expand its interface without special adaptation for the big screen. The application is free.

Friday, June 28, 2013

[Press Release] The Xyrality games now available on Kindle ... - Pockett.net

As of today the developer and publisher of games Hamburg Xyrality offers some titles from its catalog on a new distribution channel: the App Shop Amazon. The App Shop Amazon is already pre-installed on all Kindle and free use on all Android devices devices. Owners of Kindle can therefore now also delve into the worlds of games designed with passion “Crazy Tribes”, “Lords & Knights” and “Celtic Tribes.” Android users who downloaded the games of strategy and management through the App Shop have the opportunity to make their purchases in the game more comfortable, safer and faster thanks to the “one function -click “Amazon.

The concept of multi-platform Xyrality also applies in this case: the users who come to the games for the platform App Shop Amazon fight and cooperate with users of IOS versions, Android and browser in the same game worlds “Developing regardless of the platform is clearly an advantage for us on this point,” says Sven Ossenbruggen, director Xyrality, “we have been able to open this new distribution channel faster.”

About XYRALITY
XYRALITY is an independent developer and publisher Hamburg and growing with 60 employees. This young company develops and distributes games that can be played on smartphones, tablets or browser. His first track “Lords & Knights” is a MMO innovative strategy in a medieval world. A few months after its release in July 2011, XYRALITY became one of the start-ups the most successful in the industry. Pocketgamer.biz has included Xyrality the world’s top 50 developers on mobile in 2013. 2012, Xyrality has been featured several times in “favorites selecting the App Store”
catalog includes today ‘ Today four tracks that have been downloaded a total of over 10 million times, other games are also about to be published. More information is available at this www.xyrality.com address.



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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Kindle Store Worlds: The first books are available - CNETFrance

Worlds Kindle, Amazon’s new concept introduced there just a few days now its catalog. Amazon appears indeed first 50 titles, and took the opportunity to invite authors who wish to embark on the adventure.

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Worlds Kindle is Amazon’s new invention, which succeeds in reconciling the authors of fan fiction with the rights holders, while providing the a catalog of ebooks interested readers, and monetize it.

The fan-fictions are works that revolve around heroes series or known films and written by fans. They are a bit like the “extended universe” that can be found for series such as Star Wars, and can enrich the idea. The problem is that unlike the extended universe, offered under license, these stories are often produced by fans, without the permission of rights holders, and therefore tolerated but not distributed outside fan forums.


Kindle Worlds, to put everyone agrees

The idea is quite simple: the platform actually offers authors to submit their works to be studied to see if they meet certain rules, then published if this is the case.

These rules are: no pornography, no violent or offensive content or illegal of course, making a misuse of marks (hidden advertising), or moving from one universe to another (several series for example). Amazon adds another criterion, more subjective: the refusal of books with insufficient user experience, which means the overall sloppy form (cover, title, layout, etc …) and imagine the background . Those are the terms and conditions. Then there logically lines set by the rights-holders for each universe.

Authors will be paid for sales, and assigns, Amazon arrogating to pass pricing: between 0.99 and $ 3.99 maximum. The authors earning 35% of the net selling price if the document is at least 10,000 words.


The platform is launched

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Amazon announced by press release 50 titles are already available on the page dedicated to Kindle Worlds (not in France now as you guessed) . Amazon already has licenses for hit series like Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars and Vampire Diaries, and the first titles are also available here.

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Prices are down effect and it will all be very interesting to follow.

A new publishing model

We knew Amazon Publishing was known KDP, the self-publishing platform, the model where Amazon Kindle Singles carefully selects a few gems among all submissions. We now have a new system between self-publishing platform and Kindle Singles. Each book will be checked, but if it meets the rules, it will be published.

Whatever one may think of Amazon, and the danger it can pose to the book industry as it exists today, it is necessary recognize the giant ebook inventiveness when it comes to creating new models. But for that, we also noticed that Amazon becomes more and more publisher.

Source: Amazon press release

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Shop Amazon App: apps of the week 26 to Kindle Fire HD - Menly.fr

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Discover weekly selection application for tablets Amazon Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire but also for Android smartphones and tablets.

Amazon book each week a selection of applications for the week to follow with a few specials to boot.

For this week 26 (June 24 to 30) Amazon highlights two free applications that you already know can be Bubble Witch Saga (Kindle Edition) and The Simpsons: Springfield (Kindle Edition). You’ll love it if you’re a fan of Homer Simpson.

It does not forget to mention the selection of the official game of the 2013 Tour de France (3.59 euros). The Tour starts Saturday in Corsica. If you love cycling or simply management game. You can test, it may be worth checking out.

Discover in pictures Weekly selection of applications Amazon App Shop also compatible with all Android tablets and smartphones:

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  • App Shop Amazon: selection of apps of the week 26 (of 24 June 30) – Bubble Witch Saga

    Bubble Witch Saga – Free

    “Witches need your help to repel evil spirits that plague the country. Explore the kingdom and face every challenge to gradually free the territory! You can also embark on this epic saga with your friends to see who wins the most highest score! “

  • App Shop Amazon: selection of apps of the week 26 (of 24 June 30) – The Simpsons: Springfield

    The Simpsons: Springfield – Free

    “Homer accidentally caused a nuclear disaster that destroyed all Springfield. Your mission is to rebuild the city! In this game of construction, involving the writers of The Simpsons, create your own free Springfield! “

  • App Shop Amazon: selection of apps of the week 26 (of 24 June 30) – Tour de France 2013 – The Official Video Game

    Tour de France 2013 – The Official Game – € 3.59

    “The official mobile game of the Tour de France 2013! Relive the thrill of the most popular cycling race in the world and face the stars of the pack! Find the steps and official teams of the Tour and try to lead your team to victory after the final stage on the Champs-Elysees to win the yellow jersey! “

  • App Shop Amazon: selection of apps of the week 26 (of 24 June 30) – Open Sea! (Go Down Mo!)

    Open Sea! (Go Down Mo!) – Free Wednesday, June 26, 2013

    “Travel across the country to the promised land on sixt rhythmic, clever, full of action! Conduct a people of hilarious characters: panicked girls, lazy, old behind, drunkards, simple minds who turn back … Repel evil ships and electrocute mummies and witches! “

  • App Shop Amazon: selection of apps of the week 26 (of 24 June 30) – Fighting Fantasy: Blood of the Zombies

    Fighting Fantasy: Blood of the Zombies – Free Thursday, June 27, 2013

    “Blood of the Zombies is an interactive adventure in which you are the hero! You can only oversteer choosing the right paths, collecting new equipment and avoiding the pitfalls. Will you be the last survivor of the long struggle? “

  • App Shop Amazon: selection of apps of the week 26 (of 24 June 30) – Shine Runner

    Shine Runner – Free Friday, June 28, 2013

    “Install fan in your boat, go to the next level and slide through the muddy waters of the swamp. Join the exciting adventure that offers Shine Runner and fun to destroy everything in your way! “

  • App Shop Amazon: selection of apps of the week 26 (of 24 June 30) – Sudoku 4ever Plus

    Sudoku 4ever Plus – Free Saturday, June 29, 2013

    “Become a real professional soduku! This application offers a host of features that will help you improve. Sodoku 4ever Plus is simply the best Sudoku app on the market! “

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Kindle - Canoe

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the side of manufacturing quality, comfort reading or autonomy, the Kindle has nothing to envy to Kobo and Sony. Navigation through the keys is more convenient than the Kobo.

The Paperwhite version has a backlit display. More importantly, the Kindle has the price argument. With its 6-inch screen, it displays the same price as the Kobo Mini.

Unfortunately Kindle suffers from restrictions imposed by Amazon to promote his shop. This is why the Kindle will interest those who shop for their books on Amazon. In fact, the Kindle does not offer SD card storage, but is especially handicapped by the lack of formats supported.

Unable to read ePub and even less CBZ and CBR, so you have to convert your files in the proper format, what we will see on the next page.

Kindle, $ 79
Kindle Paperwhite, $ 129
Paperwhite Kindle 3G, $ 199

Game of Thrones Cases to protect your Kindle - w3sh.com

Madness Game of Thrones begins to fall slowly and waiting for the next season which will begin in several months, here are hand-made cases that represent Starck House Clan Winterfell, the Targaryens House, House Lannister, House Baratheon and Martell. This case allows you to protect your Kindle eReader but I’m sure you can put a Mini iPad or a Tablet Xperia (why not the last Xperia Z Ultra announced?).

For my part, I chose! It will be the Stark house and I looked forward to Jon Snow takes a little responsibility and begins to distribute shots balls into nerds Lannister …

You will find these cases on Etsy shop and it will cost € 39 per model.

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Friday, June 21, 2013

Kindle: the unlimited subscription for children going strong - CNETFrance

Amazon continues to expand its catalog of content for children Kindle FreeTime Unlimited and ad for the opportunity to very good results for the first six months of its service life …

For a few days now Amazon has announced via press release the results of six months of Kindle FreeTime Unlimited.

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The service is intended to be reminded 3-8 years and provides access to $ 2.99 per child per month or $ 6.99 for the whole family without limited number of children. This price is lower than the proposed launch (4.99 and 9.99 U.S. dollars). Amazon can also try the service for free for a month. Subscription is rather quickly profitable, but the price is not the only argument. The selection is made upstream reassuring for parents. For example, all the selected applications in the catalog are disabled “in-app” purchase, ensuring that children are not going to make unexpected purchases.

class=”c9″ The press release also announces the addition of more than a thousand ebooks, games, educational applications, and videos, from among other Disney or Warner Bros even Electronic Arts (EA). It also states, without giving a precise figure that most of those who have tried their service for a month free to continue using it after.

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Florent asks the same question every day: “Paper is he dying?” It deciphers for CNET France trends reading on screens. Tablets, e-readers, services: it passes all these issues through the prism of the dealer (repentant) e-book that was. Distinguishing feature: Basque adoption and geek who does not know

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Amazon's Kindle opens developers - 01net

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The KDK (Kindle Development Kit) will be available next month in beta and will create what Amazon calls interactive content (active content ), in other words, applications for Kindle. The kit includes sample code, documentation, and a Kindle emulator for Mac, Windows and Linux PCs. The revenue will be shared between the developer (70%) and Amazon (30%), excluding shipping costs (U.S. $ 0.15 per megabyte). Kindle applications may be traded on Kindle Store at the end of the year and should not exceed 100 MB, it will be possible to develop three types of interactive content: free content not exceeding 1 MB, the purchasable content to unit (these two types of content that can not use more than 100K per month per user), and finally an affordable monthly subscription content

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Some publishers have already had the scoop of the SDK. Handmark and working on an interactive guide Zagat, referencing restaurants in some cities of the world. Sonic Boom and EA Mobile, meanwhile, are developing games and puzzles.

On his blog, Fred Cavazza lists the possible uses for this type of machine. It states that Touchbooks and e-books are not to be considered as products actually public, but rather offers niche. This does not in any way that these niches will not be profitable, quite the contrary.

Apple’s tablet in sight

This announcement comes just days before the still hypothetical, tablet from Apple, the Kindle supposed to compete directly in the field of electronic books. We know that the two companies are in tight with the publishers negotiations, observers assume that the Apple tablet would be much more than e-book. With the opening of developers Kindle, Amazon is trying to provide a platform attractive applications, coupled with a marketplace.

War e-book promises to be fierce. Amazon has an edge: in 2009, the e-tailer has sold more books in electronic format that paper size in United States, and is well established. But as the hypothetical Apple tablet will not be disclosed, it is impossible to make predictions. Especially since Google has also announced its intention to sell e-books.