Best Kindle to Buy in 2024
Kindle has useful features you might want to take advantage of. Press and hold a word or phrase to see definition, Highlights it, or take it note. You can also search the entire book to find that specific word or phrase or translate it to or from another language.
From wisdom Shows short definitions in small text within lines. Unfortunately, it’s not available for all books, but when it is, you can turn it on or off and choose more or fewer suggestions. Clicking on a short definition will open a longer definition from Word Wise and the New Oxford American Dictionary or Oxford Dictionary of English (you can switch between the two), along with a translation and Wikipedia page, if available.
While reading, tap the top of the screen and click “Aa” to change font size or font style—there’s even a font called OpenDyslexic that makes it easier for people with dyslexia to read. You can also control margin size and line spacing from that menu.
When Kindle is connected to a Bluetooth speaker or headset, VoiceView Screen Reader (access via Setting > Accessibility) lets you use gestures to navigate your device and reads aloud what you tap. It will also read a book aloud, although it doesn’t sound as good as an audiobook.
Amazon owns Goodreadsso it syncs seamlessly with Kindles (click three dot menu > Goodreads). If you have a Goodreads account, you can review the Kindle books you’ve read or browse your bookshelf and recommendations. Pressing and holding a word or phrase, in addition to what’s mentioned above, will open up the option to share a quote directly to Goodreads.
Only one Web browser Same if you are connected to the internet (three dot menu > Web browser). It’s not the best option, so I’ll reserve it for urgent searches.
