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Amazon Unveils First Color Kindle – A New Era of Reading
From faster page turns to vibrant color displays, the new Kindle series redefines digital reading.
Amazon has unveiled an all-new Kindle lineup, headlined by the first-ever color Kindle, bringing vibrant visuals to a device long known for its minimalist charm.
With upgrades across the board, the launch includes:
- Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition: A full-color e-reader with wireless charging and weeks-long battery life.
- Kindle Scribe (AI Edition): Enables handwritten notes directly inside eBooks, now with AI-powered summarization tools.
- Fastest Kindle Paperwhite: Now 25% faster with a stunning 7-inch display and bold new color options.
- Pocket-Sized Matcha Kindle: Compact, lightweight, and perfect for on-the-go reading.
From waterproof designs to enhanced contrast displays, Amazon’s new devices cater to a wide range of readers, whether you’re annotating a memoir or binge-reading thrillers. And for young readers, Kindle Kids now comes with whimsical covers and built-in access to Amazon Kids+, fostering reading habits from an early age.
With devices shipping from October 30 through December, this is Amazon’s most diverse e-reader drop yet.
“Because some reading experiences deserve nature’s full palette.” – Amazon Kindle Team
Preorders now open
Learn more: Kindle Lineup on Amazon