Amazon to end support for older Kindle devices
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Owners of Kindle models from 2012 and earlier will no longer be able to download, borrow or purchase new books as of May 20.
Updated Amazon is rewarding long-time Kindle users by ditching support for aging devices, though it is trying to "minimize disruption" for existing customers by dangling a 20 percent discount for new models along with an eBook credit.