Amazon releases first major update to Fire OS 5 with night reading mode and new parental controls

Amazon released an update for its popular Fire tablets today, adding a night reading mode called Blue Shade. The update, which is the first major revision to Fire OS 5, also includes parental controls. It’s rolling out today for some users, and should be available for all Fire, Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10 users in the next couple of weeks. Here’s a closer look at what’s included.

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How to identify your Kindle model: serial numbers, features, look up online and more

Amazon have released quite a few Kindle e-readers and tablets over the years, and sometimes the differences between models can be hard to spot. It is important to know which Kindle you have, as you want to be sure you are getting the right cases and accessories. If you’re not sure what Kindle you have, then you can use the strategies below to answer the question “What Kindle do I have?” and identify your Kindle.

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Top 5 Kindle Fire accessories

Today we’ll be looking at accessories for one of the cheapest tablets on the market, Amazon’s Kindle Fire. At £129, it’s a budget tablet that still includes deep integration with Amazon’s content ecosystem, including films, TV shows, apps and of course books. Let’s have a look at five essential accessories for the system that will […]

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