Amazon has started rolling out another software update, version 5.20.2, for the new Kindles and probably the 2024 models as well. Once again the update does not include any release notes, but the update does include at least one major new feature, one that Amazon has been saying would be coming to Kindles for over […]
Sale on Like-New Kindle Colorsoft, Paperwhite and Kindle Scribe
Amazon has finally put some of their previous generation Kindles on sale, but so far the sale is limited to “like-new” Kindles, which is Amazon’s new way of saying refurbished (I don’t think they ever did any actual “refurbishing” so technically that’s a more accurate description anyway). Considering the prices of the new 2026 Kindles, […]
New Kindle Colorsoft Has Obvious Light Bleed Issue
The new 2026 Kindle Colorsoft was officially released today, and my pre-order actually showed up on time (unlike my Paperwhite pre-order that got delayed). Fortunately for me, I no longer have a first gen Colorsoft so I don’t have to compare them to try and detect minute differences with the E Ink screen (yeah, that […]
How to Setup Kindle Click, Plus Kindle Compatibility List
Amazon has started shipping their new Kindle Click remote page-turner, as the official release date is October 28th, and they’ve added a couple of new help articles to their website regarding the Kindle Click remote. There’s this page with directions on how to pair and use the Kindle Click (the first thing is says is […]
New Boox Picco Now Listed on Onyx’s Amazon Store
Over the weekend, the new Boox Picco turned up for sale on Onyx’s official Amazon Store, as reports have started surfacing about Onyx now shipping their new mini ereader. The listing on Amazon is already sold out, unfortunately, but you can keep an eye on that page for the next batch to show up. I’m […]
Kindle Android App Now Supports Handwritten Notes Like Kindle Scribe
Amazon recently updated their Kindle Android app to add some new notetaking features for ebooks. If you have a device that supports using a stylus, the update basically turns the Android app into a Kindle Scribe, at least when it comes to annotating ebooks. I don’t have an Android phone or tablet that supports this […]
Kindle+ is Replacing Kindle Unlimited, with AI Audiobooks Taking Over
Yesterday Amazon officially announced they are rebranding Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+, and they’re now including “audiobooks with virtual voice” on KDP Select titles. Amazon is putting a bigger emphasis on audiobooks in general when it comes to Kindle+. Authors can now add ACX audiobooks to Kindle+ by enrolling them in KDP Select. If a book […]
Amazon Opted to Release AI Recorder That Attaches to Phones Instead of Mini Kindle
With Xteink’s devices and other mini ereaders that magnetically attach to the back of phones surging in popularity, many people were hoping to see Amazon release a mini Kindle this fall as a mainstream alternative. Unfortunately that isn’t going to happen. But Amazon is releasing a new device with a similar form factor and a […]