What to Expect When You're Expecting an Amazon Phone

Amazon doesn't care if you can make a call on its phone.

Yes, if the rumors are true, the company has built a phone, which we all expect Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos to unveil on Wednesday. But Amazon doesn't care about helping you keep in touch with friends; it cares about putting its industry-leading online retail store and services in your pocket and your hands almost 24/7.

As an online retailer, Amazon’s virtual doors never close, but there are times when you don’t carry your laptop or tablet with you, which could mean that Bezos’ access to your buying dollar is more limited than he would like. You can install Amazon apps on any iPhone or Android device, but unlike Amazon’s line of Kindle Fire HDX tablets, Amazon does not control the entire experience. Read more...