Amazon updates Kindle Fire HD and HDX and brings Secon Screen, an alternative to ... - Tablet Zone

Amazon has started update their Kindle Fire tablets HDX and Kindle Fire HD to a new version of its operating system called Fire OS 3.1 . With this new software enhances the social component of the content provided in the system and strengthens its role as a media center in the home environment.

Integration

Goodreads

The most important step is the total integration with the social network Goodreads readings . Since users can now share your favorite quotes and see what they’re reading their contacts through which has introduced a system which is updated in real time. Furthermore, opinions and ratings of books can be made directly from Amazon OS without entering the social network. Now we can import all the books purchased on Amazon for physical and digital form and add them to our profile.

Second Screen: Google rival Cast

find most interesting developments in this Fire OS 3.1 is the inclusion of Secon Screen, a technology that allows us to export multiple content our tablet to your television screen connected to our WiFi network . That is, some content such as videos, movies, series, browser, etc., may lead to a larger display while the control is still done by touch from the tablet.

few months ago, Google brought this possibility with Google Cast and more and more applications that can make use of this resource. Even designed a device, Chromecast, for any TV with HDMI a smart TV.

compatibility this service extends to Samsung’s Smart TV and Play Station 3 , but will soon be an update to support Play Station 4. Nothing has been said of the Xbox and was not allowed to see if it really come to this platform.

other improvements such as greater autonomy, more printing options or voice dictation, among others.

Source: The Verge