Amazon is ending support for all Kindle models released before 2013 on May 20, 2026, affecting devices from the 1st through 5th generations. This move will impact many long-time users who still rely on these older e-readers. The change means discontinued access to services like software updates and cloud syncing for these devices.
Background
Amazon Kindle is a popular line of e-readers that has undergone multiple hardware generations since its initial release in 2007. Device manufacturers periodically end support for older hardware models as technology evolves and maintenance costs increase.
- Source
- The eBook Reader
- Published
- Apr 8, 2026 at 10:24 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10