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Kindles aren’t the type of device you need to upgrade every couple of years. Because many of these e-readers are such simple devices, they can easily last more than a decade on their own. In fact, there are Kindles from the early 2010s still going strong. The problem with making your Kindles last isn’t hardware; it’s software controlled by Amazon.
Amazon recently announced that starting May 20th, 2026, they are planning to stop supporting Kindle devices that were released in 2012 and earlier. It’s not just software support that Amazon is dropping, either: These devices will no longer be able to access the Amazon store to download, purchase, or borrow books—effectively leaving them in limbo. Amazon wants you to buy a new Kindle, which you could consider if you want something that will run the way you’re used to. But it’s not
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