Amazon Appstore for Android now available in about 200 countries

Amazon announced the availability of their Appstore has now reached millions in almost 200 countries. It allows customers to use Android devices, Kindle Fires, Macs, and PCs to buy games and apps directly from the Amazon Appstore.

Using the Amazon Appstore will give you access to features such as “Free App of the Day,” personalized recommendations, customer reviews, and 1-Click payments. Amazon assures that they test the apps and games beforehand to make sure they work properly. And for a limited time, watch for special discounts and promotions on popular games from brands like Ubisoft, Sega, and Rovio, including Angry Birds Space that’s free until June 3. You can start browsing or find out more information here. 

eReader Overload: Amazon outs new products in video before official launch

Today's the day Amazon launches its new Kindle Fire and new paperwhite eReader. While the announcement is hours away, the video above gives us a nice look-see at what is coming. Anyone excited yet? Canadians got a treat earlier today when Kobo announced four new products, so it will be interesting to see how Amazon measures up.

Breaking News: Kobo's Vox is a Canadian Kindle Fire Killer

Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The upcoming Kindle Fire coloured eBook reader and Android tablet is expected to be a big seller and was slated to leapfrog existing black and white eInk ebook readers. Toronto-based Kobo just announced thier new colour eBook reader called the Kobo Vox  ($199, available October 28) and it looks like a winner. Hit jump for the details.

“Kobo Vox is the reader for your connected life, and opens the door to the next generation of eReading — social eReading — where books can come alive in colour and conversation,” Kobo chief executive Michael Serbinis said in statement.

“Readers can get more out of their experience by connecting with Kobo’s global community of booklovers. Plus, with Kobo Vox you have the freedom to connect with friends, listen to music, watch movies, play games and discover new apps with almost unlimited choices.”