Kindle's latest "ask this book" feature enables readers to find answers without having to navigate away from the page.

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      Amazon introduces in-book Q&A with Ask this Book on Kindle for iOS.

      Amazon is addressing one of the major challenges of reading a lengthy novel: forgetting characters while being hesitant to search online. The company has rolled out Ask this Book, a new feature for the Kindle iOS app in the U.S. that serves as a spoiler-free guide, allowing you to stay engaged in the story without interruption.

      What Happened: Kindle Receives an In-Book AI Reading Assistant

      For iPhone users, the Kindle app has become significantly more advanced. Amazon has quietly debuted Ask this Book, which enables users to inquire directly about the text. Instead of exiting the app to browse the web, you can now highlight confusing sections or open a menu to ask about plot points, character backgrounds, or specific themes.

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      The standout feature is the “spoiler guard.” Amazon states that the AI only has knowledge of the content you've read up to that page, ensuring it won’t inadvertently reveal that a friendly side character is actually the antagonist. It functions more like a reading companion beside you rather than a search engine, providing immediate context for thousands of popular titles without requiring you to leave the app.

      You don't need to generate questions on your own; the application automatically suggests relevant inquiries, although you can input your own specific uncertainties as well.

      Why This Matters, Why You Should Care, and What’s Next

      We've all experienced that moment: diving deep into a book, encountering a character’s name, and drawing a blank on who they are. Typically, searching online is risky—a single wrong click might spoil the ending. This update alleviates that anxiety, keeping the assistance within the book so you can remain immersed rather than scrolling through a wiki page.

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      This feature complements another new addition called Recaps. Think of Recaps as the book's equivalent of a "Previously on…" recap from a TV series. If you're picking up a sequel after a lengthy hiatus, it provides a quick overview of the storylines and characters to keep you oriented. This feature is already available on Kindle devices and iOS for supported series.

      For those who juggle multiple books at once or take extended breaks between chapters, these tools are transformative. They eliminate the hurdles of "getting back into the story."

      Looking forward, Amazon plans to extend Ask this Book beyond iPhones. Efforts are underway to introduce it to Android devices and traditional Kindle e-readers next year. This clearly indicates that Amazon envisions the Kindle as more than a mere screen—it aims to make it an engaging companion that helps readers complete the books they start.

      Moinak Pal has experience in the technology sector, focusing on both consumer tech and automotive innovations.

      Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold reveals an impressive PC productivity feature.

      Samsung’s foldable device is gaining attention for its innovative hinge mechanism and shock-resistant screen, but it turns out there’s an impressive PC-related functionality that Samsung hasn't highlighted. The TriFold can act as a secondary monitor for your computer. During the announcement, Samsung emphasized that it is their first phone to support standalone DeX. However, information regarding its second-screen capability was absent from the official details, making it seem like a hidden productivity enhancement waiting to be found.

      Samsung Dex on Galaxy Z TriFold

      WhatsApp now allows users to leave messages after missed calls.

      WhatsApp has introduced several new features just in time for the holiday season, the most notable of which is a function that the company believes "will render voicemails obsolete." Essentially, it operates similarly to traditional voicemails, but with the added convenience of being able to leave a video message after missed video calls.

      In a blog post, WhatsApp revealed that users can now send either voice or video messages after missed calls, depending on the type of call. Recipients can access these messages later with just a tap. In addition to the new voicemail functionality, WhatsApp is implementing support for reactions in voice chats and a spotlight feature for group calls, which highlights the current speaker to assist others in following along.

      A new One UI 8.5 feature will enable users to transfer objects from one image to another using text prompts.

      Image editing on Galaxy phones is set for a significant enhancement with the upcoming One UI 8.5. Samsung recently launched the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series, showcasing some of the new features included in the update. While other Galaxy devices have yet to receive beta versions, a leaked One UI 8.5 build for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has unveiled a new Galaxy AI feature that could greatly improve the image editing capabilities on Galaxy smartphones.

      According to SamMobile, this new feature introduces prompt-based image editing within the stock Gallery app. Users can utilize this feature by tapping a Galaxy AI button in the app and describing changes in the text field of the Photo