I wanted to love the new aluminum base Kindle before realizing Amazon cheaped out on this essential feature - Android Police
A tech journalist reviews the new aluminum-based Amazon Kindle, noting that while the material upgrade is a welcome change, the device lacks a key feature. The author expresses disappointment that the design shift does not fully address the needs of long-time users.
Why it matters
It highlights consumer expectations for hardware quality in long-standing product lines and the impact of design choices on user satisfaction.
Credit: Amazon By Jesse Hollington Published Oct 6, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT Jesse is a lifelong technology enthusiast who has been exploring smartphones and mobile tech for more than two decades. He began his career in IT consulting and project management before making a career change into tech journalism in 2007 with iLounge. During that time, he authored three editions of iPod & iTunes Portable Genius for Wiley Publishing and has since written for iDrop News, Lifewire, SlashGear, and Digital Trends. While Jesse remains strongly immersed in the Apple ecosystem, you'll commonly find him rocking both an iPhone and a Pixel at the same time, where he likes to live on the edge with the latest iOS and Android betas. His tricked-out smart home also responds equally well to "Hey Siri," "Alexa", and "OK Google."
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