If you own an older Kindle device (2012 or prior), Amazon has announced that starting next month, you’ll be cut off from downloading new books unless you upgrade to a newer model. Here are the details ...

Bad news for anyone holding on to a trusty, pre-2013 Kindle: Amazon is officially pulling support for its older e-readers, meaning the company’s most loyal customers won’t be able to download or ...

Amazon has reportedly confirmed that it will discontinue key Kindle Store functions on older Kindle devices starting May 20, 2026. In a statement to The Verge, the company confirmed that the change ...

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As Reg readers know, nothing in tech lasts forever, and so from May 20, 2026, Amazon is "discontinuing support for Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier," the company states in an email to ...

Why it matters: Amazon is finally pulling the plug on some of its oldest Kindle hardware, ending support for e-readers and Kindle Fire tablets released in 2012 and earlier. From May 20, the affected ...

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale event kicks off soon, but you don’t have to wait if you’re in the market for a Kindle Colorsoft. The 16GB model of this color-rich e-reader is down to its all-time best price ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon's Prime membership may have gotten expensive over the years, but it offers several hidden perks besides its shipping and delivery ...

Close-up of the Kindle logo on an e-reader - Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon's Prime membership may have gotten expensive over the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Amazon Kindle has become one of the most popular ebook readers on the market. It utilizes an E-Ink display that reduces eye strain and ...

After years and years of holding out, I never thought I’d see the day that Amazon would voluntarily loosen its grip on the Kindle ecosystem. But here we are: Last week, the biggest online bookseller ...