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Sale on Fire HD 10 and Fire Max 11 Tablets

Good news Fire friends - Amazon is holding a flash sale on certain Fire tablets.

This time, just the Fire HD 10 and All-New Fire Max 11 are included.

If you've not already read them, you can check out my Fire HD 10 review here, and here's my recent review of the Fire Max 11, which was only released this year.

Here's the breakdown of the deals available right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

Amazon has simply described this as a 'limited-time' offer, so I recommend acting now if you want to take advantage of these reduced prices.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

Fire Max 11 and Amazon Stylus

I had purchased the Fire 10+ almost exactly a year to the day ago before the Max 11 came out. The 10+ has served me well - I had used Fire tablets some

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Prime Day Deals on ALL Fire Tablets - Including the New Fire Max 11

Hello Fire Fans and Friends!

Great news - Prime Day is here and there are fantastic deals on all Fire tablets!

Best of all, the All-New Fire Max 11 is included in the sale (you can read my review here!).

I didn't expect this to be included, so it's a GREAT time to buy if you've been thinking of upgrading.

Remember - you need to be a Prime member in order to take advantage of these bargains.

If you're already a subscriber you can join today! There are LOTS of benefits, most of which are explained in my article all about Amazon Prime.

Here's what's on offer:

SALE PRICES FOR PRIME MEMBERS

These prices are likely to be among the lowest we'll see this year on Fire tablets - hope you manage to bag a bargain!

I ♥ My Fire!

-Christine

My Review of the Fire Max 11

Fire max 11 review

My review of the Fire Max 11 - the latest addition to Amazon's Fire lineup.

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Early Prime Day Deals - Including a Whopping 50% off the Fire HD10!

Hello Fire Friends!

Amazon Prime Day is fast approaching - but if you're a Fire enthusiast you don't need to wait until then for a FANTASTIC deal.

That's because you can currently get 50% off the Fire HD10, taking it to one of its lowest prices ever.... just $75!

This is an absolute bargain for such a great tablet (you can read my review of the Fire HD 10 here).

Remember - in order to take advantage of Prime Day deals, you need to be a Prime member.

If you're not already a subscriber you can join today! There are LOTS of benefits, most of which are explained in my article all about Amazon Prime.

Here are the early Prime Day Deals on Fire tablets and bundles available right now:

SALE PRICES FOR PRIME MEMBERS

Should I buy a Fire tablet now, or wait until later in the year for Black Friday?

This is a good question - should you splurge now or wait for an even better deal?

Well, I can't make any promises and Amazon always plays its cards close to its chest. But Amazon tends to use Prime Day to promote its own-brand, tech-related items more than any other sale throughout the year. So it's possible you may not see such great reductions on Fire tablets in November.

If you love shopping for a good deal (and who doesn't?) Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to buy that item you've been waiting for. Be sure to check out all the great deals going on right now!

I ♥ My Fire!

-Christine

Fire HD 10 and Kids Fire Tablets On Sale Right Now

Still looking for a great Father's Day gift?

Then I have good news for you - Amazon has just knocked 20% off the Fire HD 10!

This is a great tablet and the one I use daily.

Switching from one app to another is both fast and smooth, whilst the split screen feature makes it ideal for catching up on emails whilst watching your favorite show!

You can read my review of the Fire HD 10 here

Keep the kids happy this summer!

If you have younger children you'll be happy to hear that Amazon has discounted almost its entire range of Kids Fire tablets, too!

These have all the great features of the adult versions, with a tougher case, great parental controls, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee.

They also come with a year's subscription to Amazon Kids+!

Here's the breakdown of the deals available right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

HURRY! If you want to treat Dad - or get your hands on a bargain tablet to keep your kids occupied this summer - these deals are available NOW and may only run while supplies last.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

Readly for Kindle Fire - Low Cost Access to 7,000+ Magazines

Readly for Kindle Fire

Readly for Kindle Fire - pay one low monthly fee for access to thousands of magazines, comics, amd newspapers

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The All New Fire Max 11 - Amazon's Most Powerful Tablet Ever!

Learn all about Amazon's new Fire Max 11 Tablet - its biggest and most powerful tablet ever!

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Mother's Day Deals on Fire Tablets and Kindle eReaders

With Mother's Day just days away, Amazon has slashed prices on many of its Fire tablets.

Here's the breakdown of the deals available right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

There are also some great offers on Kindle Readers (discover the differences between Fire tablets and Kindles here).

HURRY! If you want to treat mom - or even if you've been thinking of upgrading - these deals are available NOW and may only run while supplies last.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

How to Remove the Continue/Discover Row from Fire Tablet's Home Page

Remove continue/discover

Discover how to remove the continue/discover row from your Fire tablet's home page

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What the Difference Between Kindle and Fire Tablets? Find Out Here!

kindle vs fire

Knowing the difference between Kindle and Fire tablets will make it easy to choose the right model for your needs. In this guide I'll compare the two and just what they can do!

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Spring Sale on Fire Tablets - Almost All Models Included

Hello Fire friends!

Easter is almost upon us and Amazon has just launched its spring sale. Most Fire tablets are included - with savings of up to 40% - although the All-New Fire 7 has been missed out again.

As happened in the last sale, that means it's the same price as the 2022 release of the HD 8, which is just $59.99 for a limited time!

If you're in the market for a new tablet and torn between the Fire 7 and HD 8, I'd definitely recommend going for the Fire HD 8 before the sale ends!

Better still, consider the Fire HD10 - it's been reduced to one of its lowest prices in a while and is a great tablet (you can see my review of it here).

Here's the breakdown of the deals available right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

There are also some deals to be had on other Fire accessories, including:

HURRY - these deals are available NOW and may only run while supplies last.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

Amazon Stops Selling Kindle Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions

Kindle stops selling mags

Amazon has stopped selling magazine and newspaper subscriptions through Kindle Newsstand

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Almost All Fire Tablets on Sale Right Now

Good news Fire friends - Amazon is holding another flash sale on certain Fire tablets.

Sadly, the All-New Fire 7 has been missed out yet again, so it's currently the same price as the 2022 release of the HD 8.

If you're in the market for a new tablet and currently on the fence about which one to choose, opting for the latest HD 8 at just $59.99 is a no-brainer!

Here's the breakdown of the deals available right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

There are also some deals to be had on other Fire accessories, including:

HURRY - these deals are available NOW and may only run while supplies last.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

Valentine's Day Sale on Fire Tablets - Up to 40% off

If you've been thinking about treating yourself to a new Fire tablet, then you'll be pleased to hear that Amazon is holding its Valentine's Day sale.

Although the All-New Fire 7 isn't included, there are some great reductions on other tablets.

That means you can currently get the latest Fire HD 8 for the same price as the Fire 7 - and that's an offer too good to refuse!

Here's the breakdown of the deals available right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

HURRY - these deals are available NOW and may only run while supplies last.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

Osmo for Kindle Fire - How Does it Work?

Osmo

Osmo for Kindle Fire - will it work with your Fire tablet and is it worth buying?

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Up to 43% Off Fire Tablets in January Sale

Good news Fire friends - there are some great deals available right now on certain Fire tablets, with the excellent Fire HD 10 currently down from $149.99 to just $84.99!

You can read my review of the Fire HD 10 here.

Sadly, the All-New Fire 7 is the odd one out and hasn't been included in this sale.

But you can currently get the latest Fire HD 8 for the same price as the Fire 7 - and that's an offer too good to refuse!

Here's the breakdown of the deals available right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

HURRY - these deals are available NOW and may only run while supplies last.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

What to Do if Your Kindle Fire Will Not Charge

fire won't charge

Are you finding that your Kindle Fire will not charge? Here are some simple steps to fix the problem

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Fire Tablets on Sale, Delivered in Time for Christmas

Christmas Day is just twelve days away (eek!) - and if you are still looking for gifts for friends and family, I have good news for you!

There are currently some great deals available on Fire tablets, making them the perfect last-minute gift idea (or a wonderful treat for yourself!).

As always, Amazon has been quiet about how long these offers are available, so be quick if you want to bag a holiday bargain!

Here are the Fire tablets on sale right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

These prices are FANTASTIC - and there are some great deals on lots of other Amazon devices too.

HURRY! These deals are available NOW and may only run while supplies last.

If you've been thinking of upgrading or want to gift a fabulous Fire to someone else, then don't miss out - check 'em out now!

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

The Best Books of 2022 - According to Amazon

If you’re an avid reader you might be interested to know that Amazon has a team of editors who read thousands of books every year and share their opinions of them on Amazon Book Review.

Now that the year is coming to a close, the editors have announced their top books of 2022. And they’re all available to read in the Kindle app on your Fire tablet.

Here’s a quick look at the top ten titles - you can explore the full list here.

1. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin - #1 best seller in friendship fiction

2. Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora - A young poet tells the story of his migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine

3. Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari - A New York Times bestseller

4. Fairy Tale by Stephen King - A terrifying story of good pitted against overwhelming evil

5. Horse by Geraldine Brooks - #1 best seller in animal fiction

6. Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid - A story about a female athlete brought back to the tennis court for a final grand slam

7. Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver - #1 best seller in Contemporary Literary Fiction

8. Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng - #1 best seller in Asian American Literature

9. The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World by Jonathan Freedland - A disturbing true story about one of the few people to escape Auschwitz

10. City on Fire by Don Winslow - A novel about Irish and Italian crime syndicates operating in the US during the 1980s and 90s

Happy reading!

All New Fire HD 8 On Sale Right Now - Plus More Black Friday Deals

There are some great early Black Friday deals on Fire tablets right now and they include this year's brand new Fire HD 8.

At an incredible $54.99 (down from $99.99) it's excellent value and would make an affordable Christmas gift for someone special (or a nice little treat for yourself!).

HERE'S THE BREAKDOWN OF DEALS ON FIRE DEVICES - AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

Have fun shopping - and if you're still stuck for ideas don't forget to check out my list of 20 Great Gifts for Kindle Fire Owners.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

How to Transfer Content from Your Old Kindle Fire to A New Fire Tablet

transfer data to new Fire tablet

A step by step guide to transferring content from your old Kindle Fire to a new Fire tablet

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New Benefit for Prime Subscribers

Do you subscribe to Prime?

Then you'll be pleased to hear that Amazon had made your subscription a whole lot better!

You now have access to the company's full catalog of 100 million songs and most top podcasts available ad-free, at no additional cost to your membership.

The only downside is that you'll have to listen to music playlists, artists, or albums on shuffle mode - there's no option to skip or play music on demand.

But it's still a nice improvement on the original offering, essentially giving Prime users the equivalent of Spotify's free version, but without the ads!

You can also stream a selection of All-Access playlists on demand and access a huge catalog of ad-free top podcasts. These include the Amazon Exclusive shows "MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories" and "Baby, this is Keke Palmer".

If you're a Prime member you can get the Amazon music app here.

Learn more about the benefits of a Prime subscription

Big Savings on Fire Tablets to Celebrate Alexa's Birthday

Hello Fire Friends!

It happens to be Alexa's birthday and to mark the occasion Amazon has marked down many of its Alexa-enabled devices, including certain Fire tablets.

Not only does this mean that now is a great time to bag a bargain ahead of Black Friday but it also means that - unlike with Prime Day - you don't need to be a Prime member in order to do so!

Whilst this year's edition of the HD 8 isn't included in the sale, it does include the 2022 version of the Fire 7. What's more, the 2020 Fire HD 8 and the latest versions of the Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Plus are all crazy good value!

If you've been thinking of buying a Kids' Fire tablet for Christmas, this might be a great time to do it - the Kids' and Kids' Pro versions are included too.

Here's what's on offer right now:

PRICES SLASHED ON FIRE TABLETS

OTHER DEVICES ON SALE INCLUDE

Be quick if you want to take advantage of these low prices - this sale ends on November 7th.

I ♥ My Fire!

-Christine

Up to 50% off Refurbished Fire Tablets

If you're looking for a great Fire tablet at a bargain price, then Amazon has some excellent deals for you right now.

Prices on their certified refurbished Fire tablets have been slashed by up to 50%, giving you the option to get your hands on a Fire 7 from as little as $24.99.

See these deals at Amazon

Is it Safe to Buy a Certified Refurbished Fire Tablet?

Yes, because Amazon's refurbished tablets are tested and certified to look and work like new. They also come with the same limited warranty as new devices. Buying a refurbished tablet is a great way to get a good tablet at a knockdown price!

You can find out more in the article I recently wrote about the Amazon Renewed Program.

Here's the breakdown of the deals on refurbished tablets available right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

  • Certified Refurbished Fire 7 16 GB (9th generation) = ONLY $24.99
    (Colors: black, blue, plum, sage)

  • Certified Refurbished Fire HD 8 32 GB = ONLY $39.99
    (Colors: black, blue, plum, white)

  • Certified Refurbished Fire HD 8 64 GB = ONLY $79.99
    (Colors: black, blue, plum, white)

  • Certified Refurbished Fire HD 10 32 GB, latest model (2021 release) = ONLY $69.99
    (Colors: black, denim, lavender, olive)

  • Certified Refurbished Fire HD 10 Plus 32 GB, latest model (2021 release) = ONLY $99.99
    ... and lots more!

You can see the deals on all refurbished Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 tablets here

You can see the deals on all refurbished Fire HD 10 tablets here

HURRY - these deals are available NOW and may only run while supplies last.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

The Best Educational Apps for Kindle Fire Tablets

Educational apps

The best educational apps for Kindle Fire Tablets, with free and paid options

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Up to 50% Off Fire Tablets

Good news Fire friends - there are some great deals on Fire tablets now.

The best savings are on the Fire HD 10. It's now back down to its Prime Day price of just $75.

If you're thinking of upgrading or getting an early start on your Christmas shopping (it will be here before you know it!), this is an excellent time to bag a bargain.

The All-New 7 is included in the deals (you can read my review of this year's Fire 7 here) but - unsurprisingly - the sale doesn't include the updated version of the Fire HD 8.

Here's the breakdown of the deals available right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

HURRY - these deals are available NOW and may only run while supplies last.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

New Fire HD 8 Tablets for 2022 - What's Changed This Year?

New Fire HD 8 Tablets for 2022 have now been announced. How do they compare to the 2020 version?

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Should I Buy a Refurbished Fire Tablet? Here's My Recommendation!

Refurbished Fire tablet

Should I buy a refurbished Fire tablet? How to save money on pre-owned devices

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All Fire Tablets on Sale - Including the New Fire 7!

Good news Fire friends - ALL Fire tablets are on sale right now, and yes, that includes the 2022 (12th generation) Fire 7 - the latest addition to the Fire family.

You can read my review of the Fire 7 here.

Unfortunately, though, the Kids' version of the Fire 7 isn't included in the current offers.

Here's the breakdown of the deals available right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

HURRY - these deals are available NOW and may only run while supplies last.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

Review of the Fire 7 Tablet (12th Generation) from Amazon

Fire 7 review

I've been trying out the 2022 version of the Fire 7 tablet from Amazon - here's why I think it's one of the best value little tablets around!

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How a Wi-Fi Extender Can Boost Your Signal

Wi fi extender

Learn how to use a wi-fi extender for a stronger wi-fi signal throughout your home.

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Great Prime Day Deals on Fire Tablets

Hello Fire Fans and Friends!

It's that time of year again, where you can save big on Fire tablets and lots more at Amazon.

For those who subscribe to Amazon Prime, today (and tomorrow so that's July 12th and 13th) is Amazon Prime Day. This means Amazon's Fire tablets, plus hundreds of other items, are on sale!

If you're not an Amazon Prime subscriber you can join today! There are LOTS of benefits, most of which are explained in my article all about Amazon Prime.

Some of the Prime offers are excellent, but the best of all this year is, again, the reduction on the Fire HD 10. At just $74.99 it's at its lowest price ever - an absolute bargain for such a great tablet!

(You can read my review of the Fire HD 10 here)

Also on sale is the productivity bundle, which includes the Made for Amazon Bluetooth Keyboard. I use this keyboard with my Fire and love it! (Check out my review here).

Sadly, the brand new Fire 7 hasn't been discounted yet - but there are still lots of great savings to be had across the Fire family.

Here's what's on offer:

SALE PRICES FOR PRIME MEMBERS

Should I Buy a Fire Tablet now, or wait until later in the year for Black Friday?

This is a good question - should you splurge now or wait for an even better deal?

Well, I can't make any promises and Amazon always plays its cards close to its chest. But Amazon tends to use Prime Day to promote its own-brand, tech-related items more than any other sale throughout the year. So it's possible you may not see such great reductions on Fire tablets in November.

If you love shopping for a good deal (and who doesn't?) Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to buy that item you've been waiting for. Be sure to check out all the great deals going on right now!

I ♥ My Fire!

-Christine

Grab a 2019 Fire 7 Tablet For Just $30 - Offer Ends Soon

There's an early Prime Day deal available at Amazon right now - but if you want it, you'll need to act fast.

All 9th generation (2019) Fire 7 tablets are currently just $29.99.

If you fancy treating yourself to the higher spec version with 32 GB memory, you can currently get it for just $32.98 (a great deal and well worth the extra few dollars!).

If you'd like the ad-free version it's just $44.99.

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

Things to be aware of...

  • This offer ONLY applies to the 2019 (9th generation) of the Fire 7. The current version of the Fire 7 (released in May this year) is NOT included (although I have my fingers crossed for Prime Day next week).

  • You MUST be a Prime member to take advantage of this deal (so just pop to my Prime page first to learn more and sign up).

  • This offer is only available until July 10th - so don't delay!

Click here to visit Amazon and bag a bargain!

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

How to Use the Amazon Trade-In Program for Fire Tablets

Amazon trade-in program

Learn how the Amazon trade-in program for Fire tablets works, and whether it's worth using

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Best Free Apps for Kindle Fire

Free apps for Kindle Fire

Free apps for Kindle Fire - the best apps for everything from checking the weather to organizing your day.

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Big Father's Day Sale on Fire Tablets - up to 45% Off

Are you still looking for a great gift for Dad?

Well, the good news is that Amazon has slashed the price of Fire tablets (and lots of other devices too!).

Unsurprisingly, the brand new Fire 7 for 2022 isn't included in the deals (and doesn't actually ship until the 29th of this month anyway).

But all other devices are discounted - and there's a great offer on the 32 GB version of the previous Fire 7 that's well worth snapping up!

Here's the breakdown of the deals available right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

Other great deals on devices with Alexa include...

HURRY! If you want to treat Dad (or even yourself - you deserve it!) - these deals are available NOW and may only run while supplies last.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

OS Upgrade to Bring New Features to All-New Fire 7 Tablets

Last week I introduced you to the new addition to Amazon's family of Fire tablets - the Fire 7.

Here in this article, I described the improvements on the previous model, which include USB-C charging, double the memory, extended battery life, and a faster processor.

One thing I didn't know at the time was that the new Fire 7 will ship with a brand new operating system, known as Fire OS 8.

All recent Fire tablets have used Fire OS 7, which is based on Android Pie (aka Android 9). Android Pie is actually pretty old - it was released in 2018!

Fire OS 8 is quite an upgrade, as it will be based on Android 10 and Android 11. Whilst this won't be as 'up to the minute' as Android devices currently being released, it will definitely be an improvement on the very outdated Fire OS 7.

What Changes Will Fire OS 8 Bring to the Fire Tablet?

To be honest, things won't feel massively different to most of us!

But there will certainly be a couple of nice improvements. A system-wide dark theme will be available, which will make using your Fire at night a lot more comfortable. Developers will now be able to apply this to their apps.

Fire apps will also have the ability to access your device's location when they are running in the background (as long as you have given your permission first, of course!). You will also be able to give one-time permissions, which means you can give location access on one occasion, but not all the time.

There will be more restrictions on the starting activities apps use from the background, which should mean fewer interruptions for you and reduce the amount of power your device uses.

And tablets running Fire OS 8 will support the High Efficiency Image File (HEIF) format. HEIF is a modern replacement for the JPEG format. It produces higher-quality images with a smaller file size.

The biggest and most important improvements with this update, however, will be behind the scenes. Google no longer releases security patches or updates for Android Pie, so this upgrade will mean that the stability and security your Fire tablet will improve.

If you'd really like to get into the nuts and bolts of this upgrade, you can read all the details here (note that this is very technical information, aimed at developers).

Which Fire Tablets Will Run OS 8?

At the moment, only the new Fire 7 Tablets shipping in June will run OS 8.

Amazon has not yet revealed whether any previous versions of the Fire will be updated. But as soon as I hear differently, I'll let you know!

Learn more about the All-New Fire 7 Tablet

Amazon Launches a Brand New Fire 7 Tablet for 2022

Learn more about the All New Fire 7 Tablet Released by Amazon in 2022

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Your Fire Tablet Will Support EPUB Books Later This Year

EPUB

Good news Fire Friends your tablet will start supporting epub books later this year.

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Fire Tablets on Sale for Mother's Day

With Mother's Day just days away on May 8th, Amazon has slashed prices on many of its Fire tablets.

Here's the breakdown of the deals available right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

HURRY! If you want to treat mom - or even if you've been thinking of upgrading - these deals are available NOW and may only run while supplies last.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine

Download 16 Free Kindle Kids' Books From Amazon

A couple of weeks ago Amazon gave away 10 Kindle ebooks to celebrate World Book Day.

Now it's the kids' turn!

Children's Book Week is here, and to celebrate, Amazon is offering 16 high-quality books that you can download for free!

You don't need to be a Prime member to take advantage of this offer - all you need is an Amazon account and a device (like your Fire!) to read them on.

The titles are curated by Amazon and the non profit literacy group Reading Is Fundamental.

Click here to visit Amazon and download the 16 free books

Be quick - this free offer ends on May 8.

How to Borrow eBooks and Audiobooks from One of the Best US Libraries

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If you live in the US, learn how to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from one of the country's best public libraries.

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How to Make a USB-C Device Compatible with a USB Drive

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Using this simple accessory is a quick way to make a USB-C device compatible with a USB drive

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Can I Replace the Battery or Charging Port on my Fire Tablet?

change battery or charging port

Is it possible to replace the battery or charging port on a Fire tablet?

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Download 10 Free Kindle Books for World Book Day

World Book Day is just 2 days away - and to celebrate, Amazon is giving away 10 Kindle Books from all around the world.

All of these books have been translated into English and include titles from Bolivia, Tunisia, Ghana, Israel, and more!

There are no strings attached and absolutely no fees involved. You don't even need a Prime account!

All you DO need is an Amazon account, a Fire tablet, a Kindle, or a device on which you can use the Kindle app. What's more, this great offer is available internationally!

Click here to visit Amazon and download your 10 free Kindle books

Be quick - this free offer ends at 11:59 p.m. (PDT) on April 27, 2022. (or at 7:59 a.m. (BST) on 28 April 2022 in the UK).

Spring Sale on Fire Tablets

Hello Fire Friends!

Just wanted to let you know that the ENTIRE range of Fire tablets is currently on sale at Amazon - perfect timing if you are thinking about treating yourself or someone you love to an Easter gift!

There are great savings to be had on the Echo Dot and Firestick too!

Here's what's on offer right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

PRICES SLASHED ON FIRE TABLETS

DEALS ON OTHER DEVICES

Remember - Amazon will only say this is a 'limited time offer', so you need to be quick if you want to take advantage of these low prices.

I ♥ My Fire!

-Christine

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The Fire HD 8 Is Just $45 Right Now - Plus More Deals

Good news Fire friends - Amazon has just slashed the price of some of its Fire tablets, with certain models reduced by up to 50%

Sadly this sale doesn't include the 11th Generation Fire HD 10 - the latest addition to the Fire family.

However, it DOES include the HD 10 productivity bundle, which includes the tablet itself plus a Bluetooth keyboard and a 12-month Microsoft 365 Personal subscription for up to 5 compatible devices.

Make sure that you really need that Microsoft subscription, however. It is still cheaper to buy just the HD 10 along with the Bluetooth cover, even at full price!

You can read my review of the Bluetooth cover here.

Here's the breakdown of the deals available right now:

(Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please confirm all prices before purchasing products. LoveMyFire.com is not responsible for any price changes or purchases you make. Please see Terms of Use.)

HURRY - these deals are available NOW and may only run while supplies last.

I ♥ My Fire!

~ Christine



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