Amazon has introduced a major redesign to its Kindle e-reader lineup, eliminating the raised bezel that traditionally framed the device's display. This new flush-front design creates a sleeker and more modern look but also presented a challenge in preventing accidental screen touches when holding the device. To address this, Amazon implemented capacitive touch technology combined with haptics to create a dynamic “dead zone” that detects where a reader’s thumb rests, disabling touch input in those spots to avoid unintended page turns.

The revamped 6-inch Kindle is now thinner and lighter than before, measuring just 6.8 millimeters thick and weighing 140 grams, making it the most pocket-friendly Kindle so far. This model also features a display that turns pages 30% faster than the previous generation. Along with the standard colors Graphite and Ube, Amazon offers an aluminum-backed version with 32GB storage in additional color choices such as Alpine Sky and Seaglass Green. The base Kindle starts at $149.99 and is available immediately in multiple countries including the United States, Canada, and the UK.

The redesign extends to the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft models, both adopting the thinner, bezel-free look and enhanced display technology. The Paperwhite offers the largest display among Kindles with the highest contrast ratio for better text clarity and image quality, priced starting at $199.99 for the base 16GB model and $249.99 for the 32GB Signature Edition. The Colorsoft, introduced in 2024 as Amazon’s first color e-reader, also gets a lighter body and updated finish, with prices beginning at $289.99.

Additionally, Amazon launched a new $34.99 Bluetooth accessory called Kindle Click, a remote for turning pages without touching the screen. Designed for convenience during hands-free reading scenarios like reading under covers or while exercising, this remote is compatible with all new and recent Kindle devices. This official accessory enters a competitive space where rivals like Rakuten Kobo and BOOX have offered similar products but at slightly lower price points. Amazon expects the seamless integration and brand trust to attract Kindle users to this new peripheral.