{
  "id": 9735502,
  "title": "6 features Id like to see in a new batch of Kindles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/6-features-id-like-to-see-in-a-new-batch-of-kindles",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-25T08:30:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/kindle-features-i-want-in-new-kindle"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon's Kindle e-readers have been on a steady but sporadic release cadence, with the last major overhaul occurring in 2024. While the company has experimented with features like a color display and the Scribe's handwriting functionality, there are still some improvements users are clamoring for. First and foremost, I'd like to see the return of traditional page-turning buttons to the Kindle lineup. The Oasis, the last Kindle with buttons, was discontinued in 2024, leaving users to lament the loss of tactile interface. Additionally, a Bluetooth remote control for Kindle devices would enhance the reading experience, offering a hands-free way to navigate pages. Moving the power button to a more accessible location, such as the top or side of the device, would prevent accidental presses that can shut off the e-reader during use. A smaller Kindle model with handwriting capabilities would also be welcome, as competitors have already introduced competitive 7-inch devices with this feature. Lastly, while less likely, Amazon could break the mold by creating an e-reader with an open Android system, enabling users to access the Google Play Store and install any apps they desire.",
  "summary": "While we don't know when a new collection of Amazon e-readers is coming, I do know what I'd like to see in an upgraded Kindle.",
  "key_points": [
    "Return traditional page-turning buttons to Kindle lineup",
    "Add Bluetooth remote control for hands-free navigation",
    "Introduce smaller Kindle model with handwriting capabilities"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}