If you prefer to simply tidy up the Recents screen, however, rather than delete apps, tap and
hold the items you’re unhappy with and select
Remove from Home
, thereby hiding said book,
movie, TV show, audio, or app. Or you can use
Remove from Device
to uninstall.
4.4 Suggested Apps for the Amazon Fire
In most cases you should be able to manage with the apps provided free as part of the
operating system. However, if you wish to take advantage of the various free apps in the
Amazon App Store, there are several that you shouldn’t miss.
•
Skype
— use your existing Skype details to login and chat with voice and video with your
friends and family.
•
The Weather Channel
— keep abreast of the weather with this, don’t let your day be ruined by
rain!
•
Evernote
— the popular note-taking app is available for the Amazon Fire.
•
— if you’ve ever come across an article on the web that you would like to read but
don’t have time for right now, this app will help you out.
•
Netflix
— enjoy TV shows and movies from the Netflix streaming service. A monthly
subscription is required.
In addition to these, the usual Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn social networking apps are
available, along with alternative browsers, email clients, and even eBook reading software and
media players! Explore and you’ll find something you like.
Note, however, that some apps are complete trash. Additionally, if an Android user installed the
Amazon App Store, they would be
opening their device up to some security risks
. As such, please
stick to the most trustworthy apps with the best star ratings and reviews.
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