'Glad I switched to Kobo': Amazon angers Kindle owners by rolling out tougher DRM and reportedly closing a popular Libby loans loophole
Kindles just got a little more restrictive, both in terms of what you can do with the books you buy and how long you can keep those you borrow.
Amazon has introduced stricter DRM (Digital Rights Management) to the Kindle Oasis, affecting other Kindle models as well. This update makes it harder to remove DRM from books, which is a concern for those wishing to read their Kindle content on non-Amazon devices. This isn't the first time Kindle devices have been impacted by such an update; the Kindle Voyage is currently the only supported model without the new DRM.
Additionally, Amazon has closed an airplane mode loophole that allowed Libby borrowers to extend their loan period. This workaround involved turning airplane mode on, which some users found helpful. However, with this change, Kindle users are now required to switch to Wi-Fi to access their borrowed books, which many have expressed dissatisfaction with on online platforms.
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