Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I’ve been a Kindle user for well over a decade, so in some ways the idea of jumping ship feels traitorous. I genuinely love my devices and the place they’ve earned on my nightstand, carry-on, and tiny Grinch heart. Unfortunately, Amazon’s locked-down approach and recent sunsetting policies have made me … Read More “I switched from Kindle to BOOX, and I have mixed feelings” »
My Kindle Oasis goes with me everywhere and is a constant companion. But there’s no denying the fact that this nearly 10-year-old piece of technology feels utterly abandoned by Amazon and modern software standards. It might still have one of the sharpest e-ink displays around, but Amazon has moved on to newer hardware, and there … Read More “Have an old Kindle? Here’s how to jailbreak it (and why you should)” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon is ending technical support for several older Kindle models starting May 20, 2026, leaving many devices limited to offline reading with already-downloaded books. Kindle users are increasingly jailbreaking their devices to install apps like KOReader, mainly for better customization, file support, and freedom from Amazon’s restrictions. While jailbreaking … Read More “Kindle users are jailbreaking their devices after Amazon’s shutdown” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR New strings discovered in Amazon’s recently pulled Kindle firmware reference battery replacement support. The findings surfaced as the EU moves toward stricter battery repairability requirements for consumer electronics. The changes could hint that Amazon is preparing for easier Kindle battery replacements and first-party repair kits in the future. Amazon … Read More “Amazon’s next Kindle upgrade might be a replaceable battery” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon’s cheaper Kindle Scribe without Front Light will be released on June 10 at 7:00 AM PT. The model will cost $429.99, making it $70 cheaper than the front-lit Kindle Scribe. The Amazon listing is live, and you can sign up to be notified when the device is released. … Read More “Amazon’s most affordable Kindle Scribe is finally joining the lineup” »
TL;DR Amazon announced late last year that a system-wide dark mode was in the works for Kindle Colorsoft models. Today the company confirms that that dark mode rollout is getting started, and will continue over the next couple weeks. In addition to dark mode, Kindle Colorsoft devices are also getting new Smart Shapes for your … Read More “Amazon’s color Kindles are finally getting a real dark mode” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Kindle users have an old complaint that resurfaces every time a popular book gets a screen adaptation. One day, you open your library expecting a familiar cover and instead, find yourself staring at a glossy movie version. I have a cinephile brother who assigns me reading material the second a … Read More “This annoying Kindle library feature is easier to avoid than you think” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I wouldn’t be exaggerating if I said Amazon’s Kindle lineup has been fundamental to the e-reader category taking off. While there are many more alternatives now, in a variety of convenient sizes, Kindle still remains the default choice for many people. While familiarity is one reason, the other is the interface designed around … Read More “Surveys reveal readers are cutting Kindles out of their lives, and a rival is winning them over” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The Kindle Scribe line now supports smart shapes, turning rough sketches into clean diagrams. The feature is part of the most recent firmware update, but wasn’t detailed in Amazon’s release notes. Smart shapes are rolling out gradually, with only some users seeing them so far. Kindle Scribe users are … Read More “Good news for perfectionists with a Kindle Scribe” »
