Amazon Ends Support for Older Kindles

Affected models will lose the ability to download new content or access the online store starting May 20.

While existing books on the devices will remain readable, users will be unable to load new titles directly from Amazon's servers.

The company has defended the decision as a necessary step to focus on modern hardware and security standards.

Furious users have labeled the move as unnecessary planned obsolescence, with some calling it a 'nightmare' for those who prefer the older, simpler designs.