BANGALORE, INDIA: Amazon will launch the newest version of its Kindle e-readers and tablets in July this year. These will be front-lit this time around. The Amazon Kindle is vastly popular throughout the world. Now with Amazon confirming the launch of front-lit models, the popularity of these gadgets is all set to increase manifold.
Apart from this, Amazon is also planning to launch a new Tablet during the holiday season this year. This new Tablet is expected to be named the new Kindle Fire (although not officially confirmed). It will reportedly have a bigger 8.9 inch diagonal display. With this, the new Kindle Fire is all set to rival the Apple iPad.
Barnes and Noble is the first to launch a glowing e-reader. Amazon's Kindle e-reader will be launched in the Touch 3G and Touch Wi-Fi variants. Despite the Kindle e-reader being front-illuminated, it is energy efficient as it doesn't require additional power (Apart from the standard power consumption).
The price of the new Kindle Fire and the new Kindle e-reader are expected to go up marginally, say sources at Amazon. The launch date of these new gadgets is also yet to be made official. But they are confirmed for a July launch.