Amazon’s new Kindles appear to have a light leak problem
Some users are reporting that the new Kindles have a light leak issue that is especially apparent when using dark mode. The latest base-model Kindles have a flush bezel that gives them a sleek appearance and looks great… as long as you keep the lights on. But things can change once you turn down the […]
Some users of Amazon's new Kindles are reporting a light leak issue. This problem is particularly noticeable when using dark mode and can cause shadows to appear around the edges of the screen or even make LED strips visible. The issue seems to affect both the plastic and aluminum models of the latest base-model Kindles, in all available colors.
The light leak issue is attributed to the combination of the device's front lighting and flush screen design. According to Android Authority, Amazon has acknowledged that there was a problem with some batches of the base Kindle and recommends exchanging the device if affected.
The issue has been reported by users who have purchased the new Kindle, which was launched earlier this month. The device features a sleek, flush bezel design and a protective glass layer, as well as being smaller, lighter, and 30% faster than its predecessor.
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