You can use your Kindle longer than any other device, but Amazon now only keeps it secure for four years.
Kindle's Four-Year Kindle Security Update Delay Isn't All That Bad
We’re used to getting new features with software updates, but security updates are just as important, especially since most of our devices now have a semi-permanent connection to the internet. Unfortunately, Amazon has announced that it will only offer Kindle security updates for four years after the product is discontinued, although it can still add new features after that time.
"While Amazon's decision to stop providing security updates is not a good thing, it's a tactic used by all major tech companies to force customers to replace their devices. While it used to be the norm to buy a new device every few years because the updated models were really packed with features, today's devices last longer because updates aren't as drastic as they used to be, but rather tweaks to the power supply, battery life, and sometimes the display," Lundin Matthews, reader and founder of IT company AdminRemix, told Lifewire via email.
A Kindle might not seem like a worthwhile investment, security-wise. After all, they're just e-books, right?
