Amazon's upcoming Kindle e-readers will feature user-replaceable batteries, as revealed in the latest software update 5.19.4. This change is being implemented to comply with new EU regulations set to take effect in early 2025, marking a significant shift in Kindle's design philosophy.
Background
The EU has been implementing stricter regulations on electronic devices to promote repairability and reduce e-waste, including the recent right-to-repair legislation. E-readers have traditionally had sealed batteries, making them difficult to replace without professional help.
- Source
- Good e-Reader
- Published
- May 19, 2026 at 04:24 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10