Amazon "frantically" prepping Kindle's pre-Christmas UK launch

Close to revealing timescale and operator


16 July 2009 15:39 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Following the news Pocket-lint brought you that Amazon is currently running Google adverts for its Kindle ebook reader in the UK, it seems the online giant is close to finalising a date for the UK launch of the device.

Amazon is said to be at "advanced" negotiations stage for an operator to team up with for the device's wireless connectivity and is said to have already secured all aspects of manufacturing to Qualcomm.

A new report, from Mobile Today, suggests that, unlike in the States, ebooks will only be able to be downloaded to the gadget via a Wi-Fi connection or through sideloading from a PC, with magazines, newspapers and journals due to be the content available over-the-air.

Mobile Today states that Amazon is understood to be "frantically working on having the Kindle ready for launch before Christmas 2009". Amazon won't comment on products that are not currently available in the UK market, but we will keep you posted.
Related

Via: mobiletoday.co.uk

Full tags
Biz, Gadgets, Phones, Amazon, Kindle, Rumours

share print story pdf email story

Recommended articles

Search

Loading

Follow

Best iPad 2 apps

We detail the best iPad 2 and iPad apps in the app store Which iPad app should you download?

Windows 8

All the features and details of the new Microsoft operating system explained What's new in Windows 8?

iPad 3 rumours

What comes next? We look at the possible features, leaks, images, specs and more

Pocket-lint poll

Q. Will you be buying a PS Vita?

Vote YES Vote NO

» LAST TIME
When asked Will Samsung be making a mistake if the Galaxy S III isn't shown at Mobile World Congress in February? 51% said yes and 49% said no