Amazon brings dark mode to Kindle Colorsoft and Scribe Colorsoft
Amazon has announced a software update for the Kindle Colorsoft and Scribe Colorsoft that introduces dark mode. Users will have the flexibility to toggle dark and light modes for different menus on their devices. The update also includes new features for note-taking, such as Smart Shapes and a hold-to-snap tool for drawing.
- ▪The update will bring dark mode to both Kindle Colorsoft and Scribe Colorsoft e-readers.
- ▪Users can toggle dark and light modes for specific menus on their devices.
- ▪The update introduces Smart Shapes for notebooks, allowing users to add pre-drawn shapes easily.
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News Amazon brings dark mode to Kindle Colorsoft and Scribe Colorsoft The update will begin to roll out soon. By Daniel Cooper April 28, 2026 9:00 am EST Cherlynn Low for Engadget #pfd7e43fab8586970c78164af29327897, #pfd7e43fab8586970c78164af29327897 img { aspect-ratio: 2400/1600; height: auto; } Amazon has today announced a software update for both the Kindle Colorsoft and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft which will bring dark mode to both e-readers. Even better, users will be able to toggle the settings for specific menus on both devices, so if they want their library dark and their notebook light, they can. Given the option is available on plenty of other Kindle devices, its omission here always felt like something Amazon was just getting around to addressing.
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