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Amazon Appstore Reaches 200 Countries

By TechTaffy Desk

Amazon_AppStoreThe Amazon Appstore is now available in nearly 200 countries, according to the company.  The Kindle Fire will be available in over 170 new countries on June 13.

This announcement is the latest in a series of global expansions, including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China and Japan. Amazon Appstore will come to Brazil in the coming months.

Users can buy apps and games from the Amazon Appstore on Macs, PCs or Android phones and tablets, including Kindle Fire.

[Image courtesy: Amazon]

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