Amazon US has updated their Kindle ebook purchase disclaimer to explicitly state users are buying a license rather than content, likely due to new California legislation requiring transparent disclosure of digital media licensing. Other major ebook retailers like Kobo, Apple, and Google have varying approaches to license disclosure, highlighting the ongoing discussion about digital content ownership.
WinterBreak is a new jailbreak for Kindle devices released on New Year's Day 2025, built upon the Mesquito framework. The installation requires a PC, registered Kindle, and WiFi connectivity, with specific troubleshooting steps available for common issues.
Amazon will discontinue the feature allowing users to download and backup Kindle books to computers via USB starting February 26th, 2025, limiting users to Wi-Fi transfers only. The change impacts users' ability to maintain offline backups of their purchases and convert books to other formats for non-Kindle devices. This decision raises concerns about digital content ownership and accessibility, particularly given Amazon's history of remotely removing or editing books.
Amazon will discontinue the Kindle's 'Download & Transfer via USB' feature on February 26th, 2025, citing low usage and potential misuse for e-book piracy. Users can still transfer books via Wi-Fi, use Calibre, and sideload e-books through USB cable after the change.