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 ...

They’re e-reading Amazon the riot act. Bookworms are lighting torches and sharpening their pitchforks in fiery fury as Amazon prepares to cease supporting older Kindle technologies this spring.

Starting May 20th, Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier won’t have access to the Kindle Store. Starting May 20th, Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier won ...

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 ...

Amazon is cutting off support for older Kindle models very soon. Amazon issued the following statement (via PCMag): "Starting May 20, 2026, customers using Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in ...

Amazon exclusively confirmed to The Post that it will soon no long support Kindle devices older than 2012, sparking an outrage among fans of vintage Kindle technologies. They’re e-reading Amazon the ...

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If you've been holding on to an old Kindle device for over a decade, it's likely time to move on. An Amazon spokesperson has confirmed to The Verge that Kindle eReaders and Kindle Fire tablets ...

RIP, 1st gen Kindle, I loved your keyboard. A decade after users of older Kindles were required to update the software to retain access to the Kindle Store, Amazon has decided to completely sunset ...

Amazon is ending support for Kindle e-readers and Fire tablets from before 2013. These devices won't be able to access the Kindle Store starting on May 20, 2026. While you'll still access books ...

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