"Amazon has announced that starting on May 20th, 2026, Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier will 'no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content via the Kindle Store.'"
"Users will still be able to read books already downloaded to their devices and can access their accounts and Kindle purchases through the Kindle mobile app, Kindle for Web, and newer devices."
"For longtime users wanting to take the opportunity to upgrade to newer Kindle hardware, Amazon will offer a 20 percent discount on new Kindle devices and a $20 ebook credit that will be added to their accounts after upgrading."
Starting May 20, 2026, Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content from the Kindle Store. Users can still read previously downloaded books and access their accounts through newer devices and apps. Affected users will be notified via email. Amazon will offer a 20 percent discount on new Kindle devices and a $20 ebook credit for upgrades until June 20, 2026. Older purchases will remain accessible on new devices with the same account.
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