Amazon redesigns Kindle lineup and announces new accessories
Amazon launched a redesigned family of six Kindle e-readers featuring thinner, lighter frames and more metal construction. The lineup includes a faster six-inch Kindle, a Paperwhite, and the Colorsoft model which introduces edge-to-edge color and flush-front displays. Alongside the hardware, Amazon released the Kindle Click, a Bluetooth page-turning remote priced between $34.99 and $35. These devices are currently available for purchase or preorder.
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- ✓ Amazon redesigned the Kindle family to be thinner and lighter.
- ✓ The new lineup consists of six devices featuring flush-front displays.
- ✓ The Colorsoft model provides edge-to-edge color.
- ✓ Amazon launched the Kindle Click, a Bluetooth page-turning remote.
What changed
Amazon introduced a completely redesigned Kindle family featuring the Colorsoft model and the Kindle Click Bluetooth remote.
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Amazon Redesigns Kindle Lineup with Colorsoft and Bluetooth Remote
Amazon launched a redesigned family of six Kindle e-readers featuring thinner, lighter frames and more metal construction. The lineup includes a faster six-inch Kindle, a Paperwhite, and the Colorsoft model which introduces edge-to-edge color and flush-front displays. Alongside the hardware, Amazon released the Kindle Click, a Bluetooth page-turning remote priced between $34.99 and $35. These devices are currently available for purchase or preorder.
Why it matters
The updates represent a comprehensive overhaul of Amazon's e-reader hardware to improve portability and visual capabilities. This launch occurs ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon's second major sale of 2026.
What is confirmed
- Amazon redesigned the Kindle family to be thinner and lighter.
- The new lineup consists of six devices featuring flush-front displays.
- The Colorsoft model provides edge-to-edge color.
- Amazon launched the Kindle Click, a Bluetooth page-turning remote.
- The Kindle Click is priced at $34.99 or $35.
- The new lineup includes the Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft.
- Devices are available for purchase or preorder.
What to watch next
- Specific pricing for the redesigned Kindle and Paperwhite models
- Official discount details for the new devices during Prime Big Deal Days
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