… While Amazon continues tightening Kindle’s ecosystem , BOOX emphasizes its open platform and Play Store flexibility. Even if Android 11 is starting to feel a little dated in 2026, the approach still gives BOOX devices a level of versatility Kindle users simply don’t get. …
… Do you own a Kindle that was released in 2012 or earlier? 1796 votes Why Amazon’s latest announcement is so bad Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Starting May 20, affected Kindles will lose direct access to the Kindle Store. …
… 421 votes Starting May 20, 2026, Amazon will discontinue technical support for several aging Kindle models, including the original Kindle, Kindle 2, Kindle DX lineup, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle 4 and 5, Kindle Touch, first-generation Kindle Paperwhite, and older Kindle Fire tablets. …
… The Kindle Oasis chokes on modern web formats, lacks true customization, and constantly pushes homepage recommendations that I have zero interest in exploring. And that’s to say nothing of even older Kindles that just lost access to the Kindle Store and other features. …
… If you own a Kindle released before 2013, your device is effectively on death row. Amazon recently confirmed that starting May 20, these older models will lose all access to the Kindle Store. …