Amazon has just announced Kindle Library Lending - a new feature that allows Kindle users to borrow e-books from over 11,000 libraries in the U.S.

Could Amazon release its own tablet - and, if it did, what would it be like? Read on to learn more about a hypothetical "Kindle Tablet," and share your thoughts in the comments.

We often highlight the plethora of news apps available for the iPhone/iPod touch and iPad. However, long-form writing, both fiction and non-fiction, is also becoming quite popular on iDevices. Here we list some of your choices.

First Amazon.com beat Apple in being the first to offer its users a “cloud-based” music locker. Now, the Seattle, Washington-based company says it's helping its Kindle customers avoid The New York Times’ newly-released Paywall. But, is the Kindle plan any better than those for the iPhone/iPod touch or iPad? Well, not exactly.

Amazon.com is actively soliciting iOS developers to bring their apps to its Kindle platform. In particular, the Seattle, Washington-based company is seeking out educational app developer. However, this news isn't bad news for Apple.

Is Apple already rethinking its new subscription model? Maybe, considering both the Netflix app and Amazon’s Kindle app were recently updated and neither includes a now-mandatory in-app subscription option.

Amazon is back at it today with a new commercial for their Kindle e-book reader. They didn't miss the opportunity to take yet another jab at the iPad's a-bit-too-shiny screen.

Unless key iOS apps begin offering content or subscriptions for purchase within their App Store application, they will be no more come July 1st. This could spell the end of some of the more popular apps in the App Store, including the Amazon Kindle, Hulu Plus, and Netflix apps.

Kobo Inc. has recently updated its universal app of the same name. The newest version includes a section called Reading Life. It includes features which could be game changers in the ever growing e-book reader marketplace.

When you purchase e-books through sources other than iBooks, Apple doesn't get its 30 percent take. That could all change soon. But, what does it mean to users?

Among its many uses, the iPad is an excellent e-book reader. No other device on the market lets you download and read e-books from such a wide variety of sources. Now, a new app compares e-book prices among the top three e-reader apps.

The new iOS 4.3 beta contains lots of code concerning social networking. What is it, or what would you like it to be?

Amazon's Kindle app for iOS v2.5 brings greater background multitasking support, the ability to view and import books not synced using the Kindle Store, improved image zoom, a new book indicator, and some general bug fixes.

Amazon’s Kindle for Mac application is now available to download via the Mac App Store. The free app allows Kindle fans to access their personal e-book library from their Mac computer.

According to a recent survey by JP Morgan, 40 percent of iPad owners also have a Kindle. Does this mean the iPad is a poor e-book reader? Or, does this prove that Amazon's Kindle marketing has worked well?

Kindle app users can now lend books to others. But, just don't try to do it through the app itself.

Apple is highlighting the best apps of 2010 for the iPhone/iPod touch and iPad. The list includes some interesting surprises. Read more ...

Google Books for iOS is now available to download for free in the App Store. Read on to find out more ...

The iPad has caused a significant drop in the market share for the Kindle reader. But, Amazon has no reason worry. Read more ...

Sony is about to release its own ebook app. But, are they too late to the party? Read more ...

Who is the average iPad user? We've got the answer. Read more ...

Reading books for enjoyment has fallen on hard times in recent years. With the advent of the Internet, people spent less time (and money) shopping for books, and the direct result was lower sales for the book industry. However, thanks to the introduction of e-books, reading is cool again. Read more...

Although Amazon.com continues to compete directly with Apple in the e-book market, the world’s largest online retailer certainly appears to love the iPad. Not only was the Seattle, Washington-based company quick to release a Kindle app when Apple’s newest device debuted in April, but they continue to create other apps as well. The new Zappos Mobile app was just released. Read more...