Amazon Stops Support for Old Kindles

Introduction

Amazon will stop support for old Kindle and Kindle Fire devices. These devices are from 2012 or earlier. After May 20, 2026, these devices cannot get new books from the store.

Main Body

Many old devices are affected. This includes the first Kindle from 2007 and old Kindle Fire tablets. You can still read books you already have. But you cannot buy new books. Do not reset your device. If you reset it, the device will stop working. Amazon gives discounts to people who want to buy a new Kindle. Some people agree with Amazon. They say old devices are slow. Old devices are also not safe. But other people are angry. They say e-readers are simple. They do not need new updates. Also, old devices will become trash. This is bad for the earth. Some people do not like new Kindles because they have too many ads.

Conclusion

Amazon wants better security. But this move creates a lot of trash and makes some users sad.

Vocabulary Learning

affected
To be changed or influenced by something受影響
Example:Many old devices are affected by this change.
discount
A lower price than usual折扣
Example:Amazon gives discounts to people who want a new Kindle.
security
The state of being safe from danger安全 / 保安
Example:Amazon wants better security for its users.
support
To help or give a service to someone or something支持
Example:Amazon will stop support for old Kindle devices.
trash
Things that we throw away because we do not want them垃圾
Example:Old devices will become trash.