Amazon announced it will discontinue the ability for users to download Kindle books to their personal computers, a feature that has existed for over a decade. Users have until February 26, 2025, to download their books before this option is removed completely. The decision raises significant concerns about digital ownership, as consumers only license content rather than own it. The article emphasizes the importance of retaining control over purchased digital content, citing past instances where Amazon has altered or removed books from users' devices.
Digital content isn't really property we own. Vendors make it abundantly clear that we're licensing that content, and even if we paid full-price money for something, it's just licensed.
Amazon is removing a feature that’s been part of the Kindle experience for more than a decade: downloading files to your computer.
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