Amazon has been releasing e-readers since 2007, well before there were any Android tablets with Google Play or the Apple App Store. The Kindle was a dedicated reading device and held a stranglehold on ...

Early in April 2026, Amazon announced it was discontinuing support for older Kindle models. Even if you own one of these devices, you will still be able to use it after the cutoff date — you just ...

For those who don't own a physical Kindle device, there are options to download the app on your phone and/or tablet and read your books. In some instances, these apps receive features and updates that ...

Today, June 30, 2026, Amazon permanently disabled the legacy Kindle for PC app — and unlike most software sunsets, even an already-installed copy will stop authenticating by the end of the day. The ...

My Kindle suddenly feels basic.

Kindle for PC is being discontinued on June 30th, and the app will no longer work. A new Windows 11 app has been developed, but most Amazon sites still link to the old app. Amazon recently announced ...

There are several reasons why reading e-books on Kindle beats reading on your phone, including Kindles being better for your eyes than phones or tablets. Anecdotal evidence also suggests that the ...