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Kindle 2.5 update brings Twitter and Facebook Integration

News - By: pdaBlast! Staff - May 04, 2010


Amazon has announced a new 2.5 update for the Kindle 2 and Kindle DX ereaders. The update is being rolled out to a select group of Kindle users now, with the full update due out at the end of May.

Along with better PDF view and other enhancements, the big news is Twitter and Facebook integration. This should give you the ability to share with your Twitter and Facebook followers the book you're reading at the moment.

Other Features:

Collections: Organize your books and documents into one or more collections.

PDF Pan and Zoom: Zoom into PDFs and pan around to easily view small print and detailed tables or graphics.

Password Protection: Password protect your Kindle when you're not using it.

More Fonts & Improved Clarity: Enjoy two new larger font sizes and sharper fonts for an even more comfortable reading experience.

Facebook & Twitter Posts: Share book passages with friends on Facebook and Twitter directly from your Kindle.

Popular Highlights: See what the Kindle community thinks are the most interesting passages in the books you're reading.



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