TechCrunch1 Oct 2026Lauren Forristal

The new Kindle ditches the raised bezel in a push toward a smaller, lighter e-reader

The redesigned Kindle unveiled Thursday replaces the traditional raised bezel surrounding the display with a flush-front design, creating a cleaner, more seamless look.

It will just readjust, and it’ll know that the finger is there,” Keith said.Image Credits:AmazonAlongside the bezel-free redesign, the standard six-inch Kindle is now 6.8 millimeters thick and weighs 140 grams, making it both thinner and lighter than its predecessor. Amazon is positioning it as the most pocket-friendly Kindle in the lineup.Amazon said the new display is also 30% faster at page turns than the previous generation.

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