Amazon to release SDK for Kindle content

Online retail giant Amazon.com announced it will release a software development kit enabling developers to build and upload active content optimized for its Kindle ereader device. According to Amazon, the Kindle Development Kit will include access to programming interfaces, tools and documentation, enabling creation of content that leverages Kindle platform hallmarks like seamless and invisible 3G wireless delivery, high-resolution electronic paper display and battery life extending as long as seven days with wireless activated.

Amazon will kick off a Kindle Development Kit beta trial next month--firms including Handmark, EA Mobile and Sonic Boom are already creating content for the platform. Developers can learn more about the beta program here.

For more on the Kindle SDK:
- read this release

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