Amazon's Panos Panay Details Kindle Mode on New Alexa Tablets
Kindle Mode disables notifications and adds battery optimizations for up to 20 hours of reading on Amazon's Alexa tablets.
Panos Panay demonstrated Kindle Mode on Amazon's new Alexa tablets in more detail, according to Android Authority. The feature is designed to turn the tablet into a distraction-free reading experience.
When a book is opened in the Kindle app, Kindle Mode activates automatically. Notifications are disabled, and the device applies battery optimizations that Amazon says allow for up to 20 hours of reading.
The mode also enables an adaptive display and a blue light filter. According to Amazon, the 12-inch Alexa Tablet 12 Pro's 3:2 display offers more usable page space.
Quick answers
What does Kindle Mode do on Amazon's Alexa tablets?
It turns the device into a distraction-free reading experience: opening a book in the Kindle app disables notifications and applies battery optimizations for up to 20 hours of reading.
Does Kindle Mode change the screen?
Yes. It enables an adaptive display and a blue light filter.