![]() Apps can be removed from the carousel at will and/or added to favorites, which appear at the bottom of the screen, negating the need to scroll through your entire catalog to find the app you want. The carousel interface is still here, but scrolls faster and looks smoother, with app icons rendered in sharp, less pixely forms. On the 8.9, images and text are even sharper, thanks its 1,920x1,200-pixel resolution and high contrast. It still feels streamlined and mature, eschewing the toylike quality the original interface had. The new interface debuted first on the Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire (2012) and hasn't changed at all here. Since the debut of the original Kindle Fire, Amazon has completely redesigned the interface. Thankfully, if you own the original Fire (or pretty much any Micro-USB-to-power adapter), its charger should be compatible with the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. While the tablet will charge when connected to a plugged-in computer, it will do so very slowly and only when asleep. The Mini does have speedier performance and as mentioned, many more app options, however.įor some strange, ill-conceived reason, Amazon chose not to include an actual power adapter with the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and instead supplied only a Micro-USB-to-USB cable. Especially if you're an Amazon Prime member. While the iPad Mini carries with it the trump card advantage of Apple's ecosystem and industry-leading App Store, the Fire HD 8.9's lower pricing, superior streaming capability, and higher-resolution screen make it a better deal if you're looking for a media consumption device. ![]() The Fire HD 8.9's unique screen size lands in between the 7.9-inch iPad Mini and the 9.7-inch iPad. Also, its faster processor makes for a much smoother and zippier experience. It has a large 1,920x1,200-pixel-resolution screen that facilitates Amazon's current Kindle Fire interface better than the 7-incher. If you're interested in purchasing a Kindle Fire, know that the Fire HD 8.9 is the version to get. Some text in our review has been changed to reflect this, but the tablet's rating remains unaltered. The Wi-Fi version now starts at $269 (down from $299), and the 4G version's new starting price is $399 (down from $499). Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Firmware Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Software Update Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Software Update Kindle Fire HD 8.Editor's note (March 15, 2013): On March 13, 2013, Amazon cut the starting prices of both the Wi-Fi and 4G versions of the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. The e-mail app will authorize your account on your device with Gmail. Enter your Gmail address, tap Next, and then enter your Gmail password. To re-add your Gmail account, tap Settings, and then tap Add Account. Tap the Gmail account name, and then scroll to the bottom and tap Delete, and then Delete Account. To do this, swipe in from the left edge of the screen and tap Settings. If you use the e-mail app for Gmail on your Kindle Fire, you will need to re-authorize your account. Swipe down from the top edge of your email inbox to begin syncing your emails with the email server. The refresh option has been moved to the email inbox view. E-mail: The e-mail app on Kindle Fire has been updated with a streamlined look and feel. Music: Amazon Prime Music is now available on Kindle Fire HD 8.9" This software update includes general software improvements and the following new feature enhancements:
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