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Amazon Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft 2026: Specs, Price, Release Date

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Amazon has released new Kindle models, including a 6-inch entry-level version that is 6.8 mm thin, 140 g, and lasts six weeks on a charge, with 16 GB storage and a 30% faster book-opening speed. The updated Paperwhite features a larger, higher-contrast screen, 12-week battery life, 16 GB storage, and waterproofing, while the Colorsoft offers edge-to-edge color and improved clarity with 16 GB storage. All models come in new colors, support up to 32 GB of storage, and Amazon has unveiled a $35 Kindle Click remote with physical page-turn buttons.

Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.

How it was reported

  1. The Verge·
    Amazon is launching colorful new Kindles — and a case with physical page-turn buttons
  2. Wired·
    Amazon Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft 2026: Specs, Price, Release Date
  3. Engadget·
    Amazon introduces new Kindle Paperwhite, Colorsoft and entry-level models

    Amazon launched new Kindle models, including a 6-inch entry-level version that is 6.8 mm thin, 140 g, and lasts six weeks on a charge, with 16 GB storage and a 30% faster book-opening speed. The updated Paperwhite offers a larger, higher-contrast screen, 12-week battery life, 16 GB storage, and a waterproof design, while the Colorsoft adds edge-to-edge color and improved clarity with 16 GB storage. All models are available in new colors such as Ube purple and Fig red, with aluminum-back variants offering 32 GB storage and additional features like auto-adjusting light and double-tap page turns.

  4. TechMeme·
    Amazon updates the Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Colorsoft with new colors and up to 32GB of storage, and unveils the $35 Kindle Click page-turning remote (Cameron Faulkner/The Verge)

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