Amazon's recent changes to its Kindle e-book store have removed the 'Download & Transfer via USB' feature, limiting content transfer capabilities. Although this alteration raises concerns, Kindles are still operational for e-book management through tools like Calibre. Jailbreaking, via tools like WinterBreak, offers users the ability to modify their devices, enabling the installation of various apps including KOReader for broader file format support. At FOSDEM, Modos Tech's ongoing project aims to create versatile e-ink displays, showcasing innovations while they seek crowd-funding for their development kits.
The latest change to the Kindle e-book store has raised concerns amongst fans, as Amazon removed the "Download & Transfer via USB" option, akin to iDevice restrictions.
Despite the removal of certain features, Kindle e-readers remain functional, and alternative methods like jailbreaking or using Calibre can enhance their capabilities.
Modos Tech continues to develop versatile e-ink displays and is currently crowdfunding a development kit to support its innovative display technologies.
Jailbreaking Kindles allows users to install alternative software such as KOReader, making it possible to read various file formats and organize content better.
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