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Next-gen Kindle leak shows off colors and a possible new size

Leaked marketing images indicate Amazon is preparing a 12th-generation Kindle for 2026. The updated e-reader features a design shift from the previous 15-year-old aesthetic, introducing rounded corners and a new power button location. The device will be available in four colors and may offer two different screen size options. While the redesign updates the look of the basic model, Amazon has not confirmed the official price or release date. These leaks suggest a significant visual overhaul for the company's most affordable reading device.

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  • ✓ The 12th-generation Kindle features rounded corners.
  • ✓ The new Kindle will be available in four colors.
  • ✓ The device includes a new power button location.
  • ✓ Leaked marketing images suggest the new Kindle is slated for 2026.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Leaked product images from a German website reveal a 12th-generation Kindle with rounded edges and new color options.

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  1. Leaked images reveal Amazon Kindle 12th Generation redesign

    Leaked marketing images indicate Amazon is preparing a 12th-generation Kindle for 2026. The updated e-reader features a design shift from the previous 15-year-old aesthetic, introducing rounded corners and a new power button location. The device will be available in four colors and may offer two different screen size options. While the redesign updates the look of the basic model, Amazon has not confirmed the official price or release date. These leaks suggest a significant visual overhaul for the company's most affordable reading device.

    Why it matters

    Amazon has maintained a consistent design language for its e-readers for over a decade. A shift in hardware aesthetics usually signals a broader update to the product line's entry-level offerings.

    What is confirmed

    • The 12th-generation Kindle features rounded corners.
    • The new Kindle will be available in four colors.
    • The device includes a new power button location.
    • Leaked marketing images suggest the new Kindle is slated for 2026.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Amazon may release a Kids edition of the 12th-generation Kindle.

    What to watch next

    • Official confirmation of the release date from Amazon
    • Announcement of pricing for the 12th-generation model
    • Confirmation of available screen sizes
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. www.pocket-lint.com — The next Kindle looks like it will finally switch up the iconic E-reader's look
    2. www.seibertron.com — Transmissions Credits for william-james88 - Transformers
    3. Android Authority — Next-gen Kindle leak shows off colors and a possible new size
    4. gagadget.com — Amazon's Kindle 12th Gen Revealed: New Design, Rounded Edges, and Exciting Color Options!
    5. Pocket-lint — The next Kindle looks like it will finally switch up the iconic E-reader's look
    6. Digital Trends — The next Kindle could finally break from Amazon’s 15-year-old design with rounded corners
    7. Mashable SEA — Leaked photos appear to show a new Kindle is coming — here's what we know
    8. www.trustedreviews.com — The 2026 Kindle looks like it’ll come in some very fun colours to liven up your reading
    9. basic-tutorials.com — Amazon Kindle (12th Generation): Leak Reveals New Design with ...
    10. mashable.com — Kindle rumors: A new basic Kindle might be coming, according ...
    11. www.phonearena.com — This 12th-gen Kindle leak exposes fun new colors and a ...
    12. en.todoereaders.com — 12th generation Kindle: leaks, redesign, and colors
    confidence 85%
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