# Amazon’s Kindle App Just Made Buying Books on iPhone & iPad Way Easier
If you’re an avid reader who uses the Kindle app on your iPhone or iPad, you’ll love this update. Amazon has finally simplified the book-buying process—no more jumping through hoops just to purchase your next read.
## Goodbye, Clunky Workarounds—Hello, “Get Book” Button
Gone are the days of manually searching for a book on Amazon’s website after spotting it in the Kindle app. Now, a sleek “Get Book” button appears next to each title. Tap it, and you’re seamlessly redirected to Amazon’s mobile site, where you can complete your purchase with 1-Click ordering. Once bought, the book instantly appears in your Kindle library.
While this isn’t quite as smooth as an in-app purchase (thanks, Apple’s restrictions), it’s a massive improvement over the old method. Before, Kindle users had to:
1. Note down the book title
2. Open a browser
3. Search for the book on Amazon
4. Buy it
5. Return to the Kindle app
Talk about a hassle!
## Why the Change? Blame (or Thank) Apple’s Legal Woes
This shift didn’t happen in a vacuum. A recent court ruling forced Apple to stop collecting fees on digital purchases made outside the App Store. As a result, Apple had to update its guidelines to allow external payment options—meaning Amazon (and others) no longer have to hand over 27% of every sale to Apple.
### Who Else Is Taking Advantage?
– Spotify now lets users subscribe via external links, bypassing Apple’s fees.
– Epic Games is bringing Fortnite back to iOS and launching its own web-based store to avoid commissions.
## The Catch? Still No Direct In-App Purchases
Amazon’s new “Get Book” feature still relies on a web redirect—you can’t buy e-books directly in the Amazon or Kindle apps yet. But this is a big step forward, and future updates could make the process even smoother.
## Apple Isn’t Happy—But Will It Matter?
Apple has appealed the court’s decision, but the odds aren’t in its favor. The judge called the App Store’s policies “anticompetitive” and a “gross miscalculation.” If the ruling stands, we could see even more apps bypassing Apple’s payment system—saving users money and simplifying purchases.
### Final Thoughts
For Kindle fans, this update is a game-changer. No more tedious copy-pasting or switching apps—just tap, buy, and read. And with Apple’s grip on in-app purchases loosening, we might see even better improvements soon.
What do you think? Will this make you buy more Kindle books on your iPhone? Let us know in the comments!