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

TechCrunch Lauren Forristal · News & blogs · Oct 1 · updated Oct 1 · 2 min read

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Amazon is giving the Kindle its most significant physical redesign in years, introducing a refreshed lineup of e-readers built around a deceptively simple idea: getting rid of the raised bezel.
Amazon is positioning it as the most pocket-friendly Kindle in the lineup.
The new Kindle starts at $149.99 and is available in Ube and Graphite.

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The new Kindle lineup features its lightest and thinnest designs yet, with a sleek, front-flush display that eliminates bezels for good.

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Published: October 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC
Updated: October 1, 2026 at 2:44 PM UTC
By: Lauren Forristal
Section: Gadgets
Length: 527 words · about 2 min read
Format: Article
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