Early Kindle 2026 owners are reporting a "light bleeding" problem when the device is in dark mode, with bright glows appearing around the bezels. Amazon acknowledges the issue, stating it was "expected" to achieve a color bezel and occurs under specific conditions like high brightness in dark mode. The company suggests lowering brightness to mitigate the effect.
Users on Reddit and other forums are divided, with some comparing it unfavorably to older models like the Paperwhite 2024. Amazon advises contacting support for a replacement, though the process may be cumbersome. The 2026 Kindle lineup also features a slimmer design, a six‑inch $150 model with 16GB storage, six weeks of battery life, a 30% faster book‑opening speed, a $200 Paperwhite, a $250 Signature Edition, and a new Bluetooth page‑turner remote called Kindle Click.
Shipping is underway for most models, while the Paperwhite and Colorsoft versions remain available for pre‑order.
Source: Android Central · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing