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Leak Suggests Amazon Is Testing a Smaller Color E Ink Kindle Prototype

A Reddit leak outlines UI experiments with per-color saturation controls on a smaller Kindle prototype

Overview

  • A Brazilian Reddit user shared images of what they say is a prototype called ‘Kindle Petit Color,’ featuring a more compact form factor than Amazon’s 11th-generation Kindle.
  • The post claims the device offers individual color intensity adjustments and a “progressive colors” mode that shifts text and UI icon hues as readers advance through a book.
  • Reporters note the mention of a 150 ppi resolution points to an E Ink Kaleido 3 panel, which typically forces a trade-off between muted color saturation and text sharpness.
  • The prototype is described as the first Kindle with detachable bezels available in multiple hues, including special editions like “mermaid.”
  • No official confirmation or timeline has been provided by Amazon, and journalists urge caution given the unverified, single-source nature of the leak.