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India Today
17 hours ago
- India Today
Amazon Kindle Petit Color leaked, prototype reveals adjustable colour display and more
Amazon might be planning to soon launch their latest iteration of the Kindle, and this version could very well bring colour to your e-books, but on a more affordable budget. Images of what's claimed to be an early prototype have appeared online via a Reddit post, showing a device labelled 'Kindle Petit Color'. While the name hasn't been officially confirmed, the leak suggests this could be Amazon's first attempt at a more affordable colour e-reader. The prototype is reportedly meant for the Latin American market, but if it's real, there's every chance it could reach other regions too, including India. And although it's still early days, a few interesting details have already surfaced about its display and leaked images show a device with thicker bezels compared to Amazon's pricier Kindle Colorsoft range, which could hint at a lower price point. Unlike the standard Kindle (2022), which uses a monochrome e-Ink screen, the Kindle Petit Color is said to feature a colour e-Ink panel. According to the leak, the display produces more vivid colours than the Colorsoft model, and users may be able to adjust colour intensity through software. This means you could choose a more vibrant look for comics or toned-down shades for novels, depending on your reading the prototype reportedly doesn't have a backlight, sources suggest the final retail version will likely include one. Another detail spotted in the leaked images is the ability to customise interface elements. The battery, Wi-Fi, and store icons can apparently be changed to different colours, and the text colour in an e-book can automatically shift as you progress through the story. In terms of size, the Kindle Petit Color appears smaller than the standard Kindle from 2022, making it potentially lighter and easier to carry around. Additionally, the device's pricing hasn't been confirmed yet, but it is expected to be more affordable than the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, which launched at around $280 in the US last year. If Amazon sticks to that plan, the Petit Color could become a more accessible entry point for anyone curious about colour the leak doesn't confirm an exact release date, but it's speculated that the Kindle Petit Color could launch in autumn 2025. As always, with unverified prototypes, there's a chance the final product may differ — or may never be released at all. Still, if these details are accurate, the Kindle Petit Color could offer a fresh, budget-friendly option for Kindle fans.- Ends
Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Tom's Guide
Prototype color Kindle spotted in the wild — smaller, cheaper and a better display?
Amazon may be testing out a new smaller Kindle with a color display. Recently, a post appeared on the Kindle subreddit (spotted by The Verge) that showed off a device labeled as a prototype Kindle. The Redditor, Successful_Bear4855 writing in Portuguese, shared a couple of images, one of which showed the device with the name Kindle Petit Color in the corner of the screen. The poster does claim that the name hasn't been finalized by Amazon yet. They went on to say that the device will launch in November of this year. The Kindle ColorSoft is among the best Kindle e-readers, but has been hard to recommend because of its much higher price. The display on Petit Color is supposed to be much better than the one on the Kindle Colorsoft, with a greater density of color and the ability to adjust the intensity and saturation of individual colors. The poster also said in a comment that you can change the colors of the icons, like the battery, wifi, and shopping cart. The text of an ebook you're reading can also be colored and will transition from say black through four different colors as you progress. Alongside the status bar, this would be an additional visual clue telling you how much of an ebook you've read. At first glance, the prototype appears to be similarly sized to the basic black-and-white Kindle, though the poster says it will be smaller than the 11th-generation version of the Kindle. Successful_Bear added that the prototype does not feature a screen light, but the final edition will have one. The Kindle Colorsoft has all the benefits of a Kindle, but now with a great color display. Perfect for reading graphic novels or seeing your book covers in color. It is on the more expensive side compared to other Kindles, but it delivers on adding color to the Kindle experience. For skeptical readers, this post is a bit vindictive on the part of the Redditor. Using Google Translate, the title of the post reads, 'Amazon broke their part of the contract, so I came to break mine.' Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. All of these details are unconfirmed, so take them with a grain of salt. In response to a comment saying the poster was about to lose their job, they said that they had cut ties with Amazon but still had plenty of information to leak, including marketing materials and future Kindle models. We'll be keeping an eye on this in case they have more to share. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
