Amazon redesigned the Kindle but this $35 accessory may steal the show
As a longtime Kindle user, quite literally since the first generation, I’m always excited when there’s a new Kindle launch.I’m an author myself and an avid reader, and my current Kindle Colorsoft has hundreds of books loaded onto it.That said, even though my Kindles have truly survived the test of time (my oldest is close to 20 years old), I’m always excited when Amazon releases a new iteration.Today, the brand launched a completely redesigned Kindle family, starting with a brand-new 6-inch Kindle, a compact, pocketable device that feels built for people like me who are always on the go.The new Kindle has a flush-front display and a slimmer design, with the color of the device wrapping from front to back.
The standard 16GB model comes in ube, a rich purple, and graphite, a classic gray, while a new 32GB aluminum version comes in alpine sky and seaglass green.This is the Kindle for you if you need something even more portable than the Paperwhite.It offers up to six weeks of battery life and Amazon says books open 30% faster than on the previous release.
Plus, for the first time, the 6-inch Kindle is available with an aluminum back, giving the device a slightly more premium feel without sacrificing its pocket-sized design.The standard Kindle starts at $149.99 and is available beginning today.Amazon also announced another launch today that, trust me, BookTok is going to go crazy for: the Kindle Click.The Kindle Click is a compact Bluetooth page-turning remote ideal for reading under the covers, on a treadmill or with your Kindle propped up on a tray table during a flight.If you’ve ever struggled from underneath a blanket just to turn a page, you probably already understand the appeal.It’s compatible with all of Amazon’s new Kindle devices, as well as any Kindle model from 2024 or later.
The Kindle Click will be available October 28.And the Kindle updates don’t stop there.Amazon is also rolling out an all-new Kindle Paperwhite, and somehow the already...