Amazon to End Support for Older Kindles
Friday, 2026/04/10151 words2 minutes721 reads
Amazon has announced it will discontinue support for Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier. Starting May 20, 2026, these older models will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content from the Kindle Store. The decision has sparked criticism from users who feel their perfectly functional devices are being made obsolete.
Affected devices include early models like the Kindle Touch, Kindle Keyboard, and first-generation Kindle Fire tablets. Amazon stated these models have been supported for 14 to 18 years, but technology has advanced significantly. The company is offering discounts to encourage users to upgrade to newer devices.
While users can still read previously downloaded books, some are concerned about electronic waste. One expert estimates this change could affect up to 2 million devices, potentially creating over 624 tons of e-waste. Users have expressed frustration on social media, questioning why such simple text-reading devices need to become obsolete.
