[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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. …
[ad_1] Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon launched its Fire Phone back in 2014 to a disastrous response. Earlier this year, rumors suggested the company was considering a second swing at building its own phone. In an new interview, exec Panos Panay doesn’t outright dismiss the idea of a new Amazon phone, but is …
[ad_1] TL;DR Amazon is bringing Alexa Plus to the search bar on its website and app. Alexa for Shopping will allow you to ask questions, create shopping guides, generate product comparisons, and more from the search bar. The new search experience will replace Rufus, the bot that summarizes product reviews and offers purchase suggestions. It’s …
[ad_1] Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon is rolling out a new service that delivers groceries, essentials, and even electronics in about 30 minutes, starting in select US cities and expanding through 2026. Eligible users get a “30-Minute Delivery” option in the Amazon app. Prime members pay $3.99 per order; non-Prime users pay $13.99, …
[ad_1] TL;DR Amazon has rolled out a redesign for its Photos app. The update introduces a curated carousel of memories at the top of the screen, brings “On This Day” to the carousel, and makes it easier to find photos with natural language. The update is out of iOS and will come to Android at …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon Eero and Leo routers have gained “conditional approval” from the FCC. This approval applies to the Eero, Eero Pro, Eero Max, Eero PoE, Eero Outdoor, Eero Signal, and Amazon Leo. These routers are exempt from the ban until October 31, 2027. Earlier this year, the US Federal …
[ad_1] TL;DR Amazon’s new Ethernet adapter officially supports Gigabit speeds. While the adapter is “Gigabit,” the new Fire TV Stick’s USB 2.0 port limits real-world speeds to around 300Mbps to 480Mbps. Amazon has finally updated its Fire TV Stick, moving away from the old micro-USB port. The new second-generation Fire TV Stick HD now uses …
