Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhites have greater, brighter screens and USB-C charging | Engadget

As indicated in a leak earlier this week, Amazon is updating the Kindle Paperwhite. The fifth-gen Paperwhite (which marks the primary refresh in practically three years) has a bigger, 6.8-inch show, in contrast with the earlier mannequin’s six-inch display screen. The firm says the 300 ppi display screen is glare-free and appears like actual paper, which permits for “easy reading in all conditions, even direct sunlight.”

The display screen is 10 p.c brighter than the earlier mannequin on the most setting and there is a white-on-black darkish mode. Amazon has redesigned the interface and web page turns are mentioned to be 20 p.c quicker. The Paperwhite has an IPX8 score, which suggests it is water resistant however not dust-resistant. Starting later this 12 months, you’ll arrange and alter settings on the e-reader utilizing the Kindle app on a paired iOS or Android gadget.

Amazon is increasing the Kindle Paperwhite lineup with a few new gadgets. The Signature Edition has a lightweight sensor that may routinely regulate the display screen brightness relying in your environment. It’s additionally the primary Kindle with wi-fi charging help (any Qi-compatible charger will do the trick).

There’s now a Kindle Paperwhite for teenagers, two years after Amazon introduced the primary Kindle for children. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is essentially the identical as the opposite two fashions when it comes to design, although there are a bunch of child-friendly options. For one factor, there is a two-year worry-free assure. If it breaks in that point, Amazon will exchange it.

There’s audiobook and Bluetooth headphone help, in addition to achievement badges and academic instruments to foster literacy expertise. The children mannequin, which is designed for readers aged seven and older, would not have web entry or any means for kids to by chance make any purchases. Their people can handle the gadget utilizing the Parent Dashboard.

Kindle Paperwhite Kids has funkier shade choices than the opposite two gadgets, which solely are available in black. You can go for that plain, ol’ shade or select Emerald Forest or Robot Dreams patterns. You’ll get a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ too, which incorporates entry to hundreds of books.

Amazon says all three fashions will run for as much as 10 weeks on a single cost. The gadgets now help USB-C quick charging. With a 9W or bigger charger, you’ll absolutely prime up the battery in two and a half hours, Amazon says.

The $140 Kindle Paperwhite comes with 8GB of storage. The $190 Signature Edition has 32GB of storage, which ought to come in useful should you’re an avid audiobook listener. Amazon is bundling in 4 months of Kindle Unlimited entry for a restricted time. Kindle Paperwhite Kids, in the meantime, prices $160.

Pre-orders are open now. The firm will begin transport the brand new Paperwhites on October twenty seventh.