Kindle for iOS introduces sample downloads and custom dictionaries

Kindle for iOS introduces sample downloads and custom dictionaries

It's been a while since Kindle for iOS users have been able to download content directly from the app, thanks to Apple's 30 percent fee for in-app purchases. Today, Amazon is reintroducing that feature -- albeit a modified version -- in its latest update, available now in iTunes. From the existing library search, you can browse Amazon's store for sample downloads where available. You won't be able to purchase the full book, but you can at least discover new content in a slightly more efficient manner. Additionally, you can now import you own dictionaries -- like medical or legal texts -- if the default one simply doesn't suit your needs. To get your paws on the update, head on over the source link below.

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Merriam-Webster announces Dictionary API for developers, coming to a word game near you

MerriamWebster announces Dictionary API for developers, coming to a word game near you

Merriam-Webster just announced its new Dictionary API, which gives developers access to the full dictionary and thesaurus, along with more specialized content like medical, Spanish, ESL and student-targeted vocabulary lists. The API will let app makers integrate word definitions, etymologies, audio pronunciations and more. While this content will no doubt make it into a slew of educational apps, Merriam-Webster says it will also enhance word games, so maybe Scramble and Words with Friends will finally start accepting those obscure three-letter words you have up your sleeve.

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