Amazon Fire Phone Updates now available with New Features and Improvements

Although Amazon Fire phone wasn’t a runaway success, in fact it did quite poorly, there are still some people who own and use it. Well, there is some good news for them. Amazon is rolling out updates for the Fire phone that brings with it several improvements and some new features.

Both the versions of Amazon Fire phone are receiving updates. Handsets having the AT&T version are getting Fire OS 3.6.5 (125013320) and the unlocked GSM variants are getting Fire OS 3.6.8 (128003620).

Both software versions include new features and enhancements. A few major ones are given below:

* Translation of text and identification of famous artwork with Firefly

Firefly can translate text from/to: English, German, Italian, French and Spanish.  It can also recognize 2,000 famous paintings and give information about them from Wikipedia.

* Taking the perfect photo with Best Shot

The rear camera will take three photos when you click to take a photograph. You can then choose the best one you want.

* Enabling/disabling SMS and MMS settings

You can now turn on or off the character counts. You can also turn the MMS on or off.

* Selecting additional keyboard languages

There are 7 preloaded keyboard languages and 49 more can be downloaded. You can choose whichever one you want.

* Other features include blocking unwanted phone numbers, adding custom ringtones to your phone, controlling music directly from the lock screen, writing and editing documents with WPS Office, connecting to VPN (Virtual Private Network) at work, synchronizing calendars across several of your Amazon devices, reading Kindle books by scrolling without touching the screen, enhancement in phone’s battery life and many others. The update also includes several bug fixes and UI improvements.

The Amazon Fire updates will be provided OTA so it might take a few days. However, you can download them in your phone manually by selecting Settings > Device > Install system updates >Check Now. After the downloading is done, select Install System Update to install it.

 

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Amazon Fire Phone Updates now available with New Features and Improvements

Amazon launches Its Own Mobile Wallet

Amazon has launched its own online wallet service known as Amazon Wallet. The app is available for the Fire Phone and standard Android smartphones via the Play Store.

The idea for the app is to avoid carrying around multiple cards and instead to easily have access to a barcode, QR code, text or image on your phone. Cards entered in the app include loyalty cards, gift cards and membership cards ,with other options yet to come, seeing as the app is in beta at the moment.

How Amazon Wallet works

Amazon Wallet allows users to scan or enter in gift card, loyalty card and membership card information to reduce physical wallet clutter. It makes the cards available in a barcode, QR code, text or image format. Users can also check balances of multiple stored gift cards.

However, the application is in its early stages and does not yet support mobile payments and store debit or credit cards. It only organizes and stores cards whose codes are typically entered at checkout. There is also a website for the Amazon Wallet service, which permits users to log in and enter card information, which then appears in the mobile app.

Online users can manage other payment methods like credit cards, debit cards and checking accounts, and later on use them when shopping on Amazon, though not at point of sale. Although the current version of Amazon Wallet doesn’t have all of the planned features, the app is expected to compete with Google Wallet or PayPal especially when it comes to peer-to-peer payments.

Amazon has had plans to target its merchant customer base in offline local e-commerce as well. The Fire Phone will make this prospect a reality as it allows users to scan and connect online payment services with real world ones.

 

Amazon launches Its Own Mobile Wallet

Explore some of the first Amazon Fire Phone accessories

Amazon has finally uncovered its first smartphone Amazon Fire,which is expected to knock the market on coming July 25 as an AT&T exclusive variant. The pre-orders have already been started and interesting folks can check out some of the official accessories also. The Amazon accessories will be available after launch date, ranging from cases, headphones, and screen protectors just to name a few.

Here are a few of the first of accessories for the Fire Phone:

Amazon Leather Case For Fire Smartphone

This natural leather case appends a premium feel for your new device. It’s slim and fits perfectly since it’s prepared exclusively for the Fire Phone. It protects your device from the occasional knocks, scratches and even drops that might happen. It is designed to have access to all of the ports of the smartphone and it comes in black/cayenne colors.

Amazon Polyurethane Case For Fire Smartphone

There is the official polyurethane case for the device if leather is just too soft for your taste.It is sturdy and has a more solid feel to it. It is designed to fit absolutely with the Fire Phone and offers easy access to all of its ports. Aside from its aesthetic value it also protects the device from knocks, scratches, and even drops. This official case comes in black, blue, cayenne, citron, and royal colors.

Amazon Premium Headphones

You might want to upgrade your headphones for better audio experience. This is designed by Amazon to sync with the Fire Phone and comes with a mic and multi-function button for easy control of calls and music among others. It utilizes magnetic earbuds and a flat cord which eradicates tangles.

Speck CandyShell Grip Case

It is a third party accessory certified as “Made for Amazon”. It is mainly providing a higher level of protection for your new device. The interior is made of soft rubber acting as a shock absorber protecting the device from scratches. Its exterior is made of stiff plastic which provides extra protection against frequent knocks and scratches.

Moshi Screen Protector

It is a Anti-Glare No Bubble screen guard for protecting the display of your device from scratches, smudges and fingerprints? The Moshi Anti-Glare No Bubble screen protector is compatible with the Fire Phone and it can be easily installed in seconds without any bubbles forming.

Incipio Feather Case

Incipio Feather case has a very sleek and low profile yet is still able to provide the maximum protection against bumps and drops. It is a certified “Made for Amazon” accessory that has a soft touch finish making it easy to grip.

These are just some of the first accessories for the Amazon Fire Phone and the list is expected to raise over time. If there’s one thing Amazon knows how to do, it’s selling the products……and accessories to sync out with those products.

 

Explore some of the first Amazon Fire Phone accessories