Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Gets Dark Mode Update

Amazon has begun rolling out a software update to its Kindle Colorsoft and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft e-readers, introducing a systemwide dark mode and new productivity tools for note-taking.

The update addresses a previous limitation where dark mode was available only through a Page Color toggle during active reading, reverting interfaces like the home screen, library, settings menu, and notebooks to bright white backgrounds. Now, dark mode applies across the entire device, including the home screen, library, Scribe notebooks, and reading views. Users gain granular control, enabling them to apply it selectively—for instance, keeping notebooks in light mode while darkening the library or settings. Access is available via the Quick Actions menu by swiping down from the top of the screen, with options to toggle manually or schedule for specific times.

Panos Panay, Amazon's senior vice president of Devices and Services, confirmed the changes and shared images demonstrating the feature in action.

For Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and monochrome Scribe models, the update also adds Smart Shapes to notebooks. This tool provides instant access to structured shapes—lines, arrows, circles,...