News Summary

• Kindle e-readers and tablets released in 2012 or earlier will lose access to Kindle Store functions after May 20, 2026.
• Affected devices will no longer be able to buy, borrow, or download new books directly.
• The decision to essentially kill older Kindle devices isn’t entirely unexpected, as Amazon has gradually reduced support for its legacy devices.
• In 2016, the company required Kindle e-reader models from 2012 and earlier to install updates just to maintain access to the Kindle Store.