Amazon Kindle: Reading App for Android

Amazon Kindle: Reading App is a books and reference application by Amazon Mobile LLC that lets users read ebooks, magazines, newspapers, comics, and manga on Android devices. It addresses the need to carry a large library without physical weight by providing access to millions of titles, including Kindle books with Audible narration, and tools for reading comfort, lookup, progress tracking, and cross-device syncing. The app solves the problem of limited reading material availability by offering samples before purchase, and it integrates with subscription services like Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Prime to expand access to thousands of additional titles and audiobooks.

Key features

• Access millions of Kindle books, magazines, newspapers, comics, and manga, including titles with Audible narration and audiobooks.
• Customize reading experience with adjustable text size, font type, margins, alignment, orientation, brightness, and background colors.
• Use built-in dictionary, X-Ray, Wikipedia lookup, instant translations, and search within a book by tapping and holding a word.
• Track reading progress with percentage read, real page numbers for most top titles, and estimated time left in chapter or book based on reading speed.
• Create bookmarks, highlights, and notes, and view them all in the My Notebook section.
• Use Page Flip to skim and jump between pages while saving your place, and zoom into high-definition color images.
• Sync reading position, bookmarks, highlights, and notes across devices automatically.
• Switch seamlessly between reading a Kindle book and listening to the Audible version within the app, and get notifications for new releases from favorite authors.

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file, which is 147 MB in size.
2. When Android prompts, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting for that source.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait for the installation to complete; the app requires Android version 9 or higher.
5. Open the app and sign in with your Amazon account to start reading.

Recent updates

The latest update introduces a handy 'Last Book Read' widget for your Android Home screen, giving you one-tap access to your most recent title. To set it up, simply press and hold the Kindle app icon, choose "Widgets" from the menu, then drag the widget to your preferred spot on the Home screen.

This app is for anyone who reads regularly on a mobile device, from casual readers to avid bookworms, and who wants a portable library with millions of titles. It suits users who value customization, such as adjusting fonts and brightness, and those who need tools like dictionaries and translations. It is also for people who read across multiple devices and want automatic syncing, as well as subscribers to Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime who want to access included titles and audiobooks.

Use the Aa menu to quickly adjust brightness and background for comfortable reading in different lighting. Also, try the sample feature before buying any book to ensure it matches your taste, and enable the Last Book Read widget on your home screen for one-tap access to your current read.

Amazon Kindle: Reading App is a functional and versatile ebook reader that covers most reading needs with its extensive catalog and customization options. It is a solid choice for Android users who want a reliable reading companion, though the ads and permissions are worth considering.