Comments on: ‘Optimized Kindle Store seamlessly integrated with Kindle for iPhone App’: Safari in just the right size and shape http://www.teleread.com/iphone/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/ News & views on e-books, libraries, publishing and related topics Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:23:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Hadrien Gardeur http://www.teleread.com/iphone/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/comment-page-1/#comment-1056335 Hadrien Gardeur Wed, 13 May 2009 00:06:09 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/2009/05/11/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/#comment-1056335 Stanza won't have to drop their in-app catalog (especially free content), but you'll get redirected in Safari for any transaction if it doesn't use OS 3.0 in-app purchase. Stanza won’t have to drop their in-app catalog (especially free content), but you’ll get redirected in Safari for any transaction if it doesn’t use OS 3.0 in-app purchase.

]]> By: Chris Meadows http://www.teleread.com/iphone/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/comment-page-1/#comment-1055747 Chris Meadows Tue, 12 May 2009 00:02:42 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/2009/05/11/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/#comment-1055747 Does this mean Stanza will be dropping its own in-app stores? (Pity, I rather liked the smoothness of how they were implemented.) Does this mean Stanza will be dropping its own in-app stores? (Pity, I rather liked the smoothness of how they were implemented.)

]]> By: Hadrien Gardeur http://www.teleread.com/iphone/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/comment-page-1/#comment-1055724 Hadrien Gardeur Mon, 11 May 2009 23:10:56 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/2009/05/11/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/#comment-1055724 Exactly Chris, it's most likely because Apple won't allow in-app transactions that are not using their micro-payment system, even with an embedded browser inside the app. Don't expect eReader or Amazon to give 30% of their revenue to Apple: we won't see in-app transactions in e-book apps anytime soon on the iPhone. Exactly Chris, it’s most likely because Apple won’t allow in-app transactions that are not using their micro-payment system, even with an embedded browser inside the app.

Don’t expect eReader or Amazon to give 30% of their revenue to Apple: we won’t see in-app transactions in e-book apps anytime soon on the iPhone.

]]> By: Chris Meadows http://www.teleread.com/iphone/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/comment-page-1/#comment-1055702 Chris Meadows Mon, 11 May 2009 22:36:35 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/2009/05/11/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/#comment-1055702 So, basically, the Kindle app completely ignores the Amazon Mobile app, and instead launches Safari to buy the books from the Amazon website. It's interesting to compare this with <a href="http://www.teleread.com/2009/05/08/ereaders-nonstandard-url/" rel="nofollow">eReader's recent change</a> to cause eReader to launch Safari for browsing or ordaring books from eReader.com, Fictionwise, or other sites, instead of doing it from within the program. <a href="http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/amazon-opens-iphone-optimized-kindle-store-conflict-expected/" rel="nofollow">iLounge thinks that this change is to get around Apple's impending changes</a> regarding content sold through apps in the App Store. So, basically, the Kindle app completely ignores the Amazon Mobile app, and instead launches Safari to buy the books from the Amazon website.

It’s interesting to compare this with eReader’s recent change to cause eReader to launch Safari for browsing or ordaring books from eReader.com, Fictionwise, or other sites, instead of doing it from within the program. iLounge thinks that this change is to get around Apple’s impending changes regarding content sold through apps in the App Store.

]]> By: David Rothman http://www.teleread.com/iphone/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/comment-page-1/#comment-1055675 David Rothman Mon, 11 May 2009 21:23:31 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/2009/05/11/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/#comment-1055675 OK, I just saw your 2nd message. I'm glad to reconcile our facts here. Yes, I meant the <em>shopping</em> app, which has an icon that says simply "Amazon" and "Amazon.com." No "Mobile" spotted on the desktop, lol. So I sjust said "shopping app." Guess Amazon needs to spread this-here "official" stuff to the icon. Thanks for your help at acquainting readers with the full story. David OK, I just saw your 2nd message. I’m glad to reconcile our facts here. Yes, I meant the shopping app, which has an icon that says simply “Amazon” and “Amazon.com.” No “Mobile” spotted on the desktop, lol. So I sjust said “shopping app.” Guess Amazon needs to spread this-here “official” stuff to the icon. Thanks for your help at acquainting readers with the full story.

David

]]> By: Aaron Pressman http://www.teleread.com/iphone/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/comment-page-1/#comment-1055673 Aaron Pressman Mon, 11 May 2009 21:17:26 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/2009/05/11/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/#comment-1055673 AH, sorry. I was confused by your nomenclature. The iPhone shopping app, as you dub it, is officially called "Amazon Mobile." But with the improvement to the Kindle books shopping experience through the Kindle app, doesn't the Amazon Mobile problem become kind of irrelevant? I'm not sure I care if the second-best way to buy a Kindle book on an iPhone stinks. AH, sorry. I was confused by your nomenclature. The iPhone shopping app, as you dub it, is officially called “Amazon Mobile.” But with the improvement to the Kindle books shopping experience through the Kindle app, doesn’t the Amazon Mobile problem become kind of irrelevant? I’m not sure I care if the second-best way to buy a Kindle book on an iPhone stinks.

]]> By: David Rothman http://www.teleread.com/iphone/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/comment-page-1/#comment-1055669 David Rothman Mon, 11 May 2009 21:08:11 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/2009/05/11/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/#comment-1055669 Hi, Aaron. Many thanks for helping us get at the facts here. However. I wonder if you're talking about the Kindle books app. That will work to fetch Kindle books, of course. But I'm not so sure about the shopping app for the iPhone (not the same as the Kindle book app--as noted). That's when I get the Wish List notifier. Thanks, David Update, 5:14 p.m. I just tried the shopping app again, the one with the shopping cart in the icon (not the human reader under the tree). Once again I received the wish list message, along with the explanation that the app won't support digital downloads. Hi, Aaron. Many thanks for helping us get at the facts here. However. I wonder if you’re talking about the Kindle books app. That will work to fetch Kindle books, of course. But I’m not so sure about the shopping app for the iPhone (not the same as the Kindle book app–as noted). That’s when I get the Wish List notifier.

Thanks,
David

Update, 5:14 p.m. I just tried the shopping app again, the one with the shopping cart in the icon (not the human reader under the tree). Once again I received the wish list message, along with the explanation that the app won’t support digital downloads.

]]> By: Aaron Pressman http://www.teleread.com/iphone/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/comment-page-1/#comment-1055637 Aaron Pressman Mon, 11 May 2009 19:42:04 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/2009/05/11/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/#comment-1055637 David - double check your take. When I go through the "Get Books" link on the Kindle iPhone app, I can buy a book and have it download directly to my iPhone after putting in my Amazon password...no wish list involved. David – double check your take. When I go through the “Get Books” link on the Kindle iPhone app, I can buy a book and have it download directly to my iPhone after putting in my Amazon password…no wish list involved.

]]> By: Tina Pohlman http://www.teleread.com/iphone/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/comment-page-1/#comment-1055591 Tina Pohlman Mon, 11 May 2009 17:34:30 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/2009/05/11/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/#comment-1055591 Sure. 1. Open Kindle app on iPhone 2. Click on Get Books 3. Click on Search the Kindle Store. 4. Pick category to brose from menu or type in a book you want to search for. this closes app and opens kindle store in safari. 5. Click on book you want to buy 6. You will see "Buy now with 1-Click" 7. click on "Buy now with 1-Click" 8. Sign in to your amazon account 9. You will see a drop down menu where you can choose the device to receive your purchase. Choose iPhone. 10. Close Safari and open Kindle app on your iPhone. Voila, there's your book. Sure.
1. Open Kindle app on iPhone
2. Click on Get Books
3. Click on Search the Kindle Store.
4. Pick category to brose from menu or type in a book you want to search for. this closes app and opens kindle store in safari.
5. Click on book you want to buy
6. You will see “Buy now with 1-Click”
7. click on “Buy now with 1-Click”
8. Sign in to your amazon account
9. You will see a drop down menu where you can choose the device to receive your purchase. Choose iPhone.
10. Close Safari and open Kindle app on your iPhone. Voila, there’s your book.

]]> By: Mia Amato http://www.teleread.com/iphone/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/comment-page-1/#comment-1055578 Mia Amato Mon, 11 May 2009 16:48:31 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/2009/05/11/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/#comment-1055578 Hi Tina, can you provide the steps to do so? Hi Tina, can you provide the steps to do so?

]]> By: Tina Pohlman http://www.teleread.com/iphone/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/comment-page-1/#comment-1055574 Tina Pohlman Mon, 11 May 2009 16:30:48 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/2009/05/11/optimized-kindle-store-seamlessly-integrated-with-kindle-for-iphone-app-safari-in-just-the-right-size-and-shape/#comment-1055574 You can actually buy Kindle-for-iPhone books on your phone through Safari without having to go to your desktop. It's a fairly cumbersome process, but you can do it--or at least I managed to do it. You can actually buy Kindle-for-iPhone books on your phone through Safari without having to go to your desktop. It’s a fairly cumbersome process, but you can do it–or at least I managed to do it.

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