In an email to customers, Amazon said the change applies to Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 or earlier.

Owners of Kindle models from 2012 and earlier will no longer be able to download, borrow or purchase new books as of May 20.

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Amazon is ending support for Kindles released in 2012 and earlier—including the company's first-ever e-reader.

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