Amazon to Discontinue Kindle for PC App in June 2026, Replacing It with Windows 11-Only Version
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Summary
Amazon is discontinuing its Kindle for PC app on June 30, 2026, after which the app will no longer function. The company is developing a new Kindle for PC app that will only be compatible with Windows 11 and available exclusively through the Microsoft Store. The original Kindle for PC app launched in 2009 and has seen limited updates from Amazon over the years.
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· 5 pulledAmazon is letting users know, via a pop-up message when using Kindle for PC, that it will be discontinued on June 30, 2026.
When this date comes, the app will no longer work, even if you download it from the Microsoft Store.
The company has disclosed to Good e-Reader that Amazon is developing a new Kindle for PC app, but it will only be compatible with Windows 11.
This will be an app available only to download from the Microsoft Store.
The Kindle for PC app launched in 2009 and never really got any love from Amazon.
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