The new Kindle Paperwhite is set to release shortly, according to a comparison chart recently posted to Good e-Reader. Consumers can expect two new 6.8-inch devices to be part of the fall 2021 release: The Kindle Paperwhite 5 and the Kindle Paperwhite 5 Signature Edition.
Retailing at around $120, the new Paperwhite 5 will include 8GB of storage for both digital and audiobooks. The screen resolution will remain the same at 300 pixels per inch and the new model will feature its slimmest bezel yet. It will also continue to come with the IPX8 waterproof rating, letting you take it into the bathtub without too much worry. Lastly, the front-light LEDs have been upgraded dramatically and will now provide 17 adjustable lighting options, including an amber hue for nighttime reading.
The Kindle Paperwhite 5 Signature Edition comes with all the specs of the Paperwhite 5 and then some. Included in the Signature Edition will be 32GB of storage space and auto page orientation for a customizable reading experience. Consumers can also expect physical page-turn buttons and wireless charging, which is a first for the Kindle series. Unsurprisingly, there’s a hefty $200 price tag attached to these upgraded features.
Both Kindles Paperwhite models will feature the 6.8-inch display readers have come to love. In terms of specs and features, the Signature Edition seems like more of a spiritual successor to the aging Kindle Oasis than a continuation of the Paperwhite series.
Wireless charging, in particular, is a major upgrade from previous generations of Amazon Kindle, which featured micro USB charging ports. Amazon has not confirmed what kind of wired charging port (hopefully USB-C) will be available on either device, if any. There is also no indication that Amazon will continue to bring cellular connectivity to the table, especially given that it just sunset several 3G cellular Kindles and has only announced Wi-Fi capability for the new devices.
Last updated in 2018, the Amazon Paperwhite featured five LED front-lights and an IPX8 waterproof rating. If you don’t want to wait for the new releases, you can still pick up the current generation of Paperwhite and the Oasis, as well as take a look at other great e-reader options.
Are you tired of paying for streaming services you never watch just to get a phone plan feature you actually want? T-Mobile has good news for you! The carrier is rolling out new plans, called T-Mix, in early November to replace its old Experience lineup with a build-your-own perks system called Picks.
The benefits you choose vary from streaming and gaming to food delivery, AI, satellite service, and phone discounts. But if you are satisfied with your existing plan, you can keep it.
Merely days after the iPhone Duo hit the shelves, images of broken screens on the phone started popping up across social media. Until now, it’s been unclear what’s causing the line of defective pixels that appears vertically along the crease, as well as horizontally, on the phone’s inner display.
Apple has finally acknowledged the issue, which has shown up on iPhone Duo units owned by customers as well as demo units in stores. In a statement shared with Bloomberg, Apple says that not all iPhone Duo units are affected and that those that are tend to show the display fault early on. The company added that users who experience problems with their iPhone Duo display should contact AppleCare for a replacement.
Not long ago, Apple treated independent repair like an act of outright hostility. The Cupertino giant locked down parts with serial-number pairing, while repair tools remained firmly out of reach of anyone outside its authorized repair network. More importantly, the company waged a legal and lobbying battle against right-to-repair legislation.
I've covered enough of these fights over the years to know what a shift looks like. That's why what happened in October 2026 genuinely caught me off guard. The day the iPhone Duo went on sale, what may be the most mechanically complex iPhone to date, Apple pulled off a surprising about-face. It published teardown-style repair manuals for a handful of major components.