Amazon to End Support for Older Kindles, Prompting User Backlash

51 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Apr 15

Amazon will end support for Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 or earlier from May 20, 2026.
Affected users will be unable to download new books, borrow, or purchase content, but can still read previously downloaded titles.
The move has sparked criticism over e-waste and device longevity, with up to two million devices potentially impacted worldwide.

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