Amazon could be readying the next device in its long line of Kindle e-readers for a surprise launch. According to a new report, the company could be so close to launching the next Kindle that we'll see an announcement as soon as next week (the week of September 30).

The 12th-gen Kindle may launch as soon as next week. The new e-reader could feature a brighter front-lit design, 16GB of storage, and modest battery improvements. The Kindle 12 could launch in two colorways,

Amazon is gearing up to release a new entry-level Amazon Kindle e-reader on October 1st. This e-reader has a better front-lit display, with 25% brighter illumination and a new system-wide dark mode. This Kindle is made with 75% recycled plastics and 90% recycled magnesium.

With stock of its current generation of e-readers dwindling, Amazon is expected to announce new Kindles soon, perhaps as early as next week. A Spanish retailer has a listing for a new 2024 version of the entry-level Kindle with a release date listed as September 30th, as spotted by Good e-Reader.

The new model boasts better illumination and will come in a Matcha Green colour. Amazon hasn't released any new Kindle models since 2022, but it looks like that could be about to