Amazon may be preparing a surprise announcement of the next device in its long line of Kindle e-readers According to new reports, the company is close to launching the next Kindle, with an announcement likely as early as next week (the week of September 30)

While there was not much in the way of leaked information leading up to this news, the latest information from GoodEReader (via The Verge) reveals some important information about Amazon's upcoming device, including some specs The information was posted on Spanish retailer MediaMarkt's website, but has since been removed

Officially, the release date for Amazon's next Kindle is unknown, but the listing says it will be available on October 1, which is just around the corner The previous generation was first unveiled in October, so it makes sense for Amazon to release the new model around that time [As for specs, the 12th generation Kindle is listed as offering a 300ppi front-lit display that is 25% brighter than the 11th generation model This is close to the brightness offered by the more expensive Kindle Paperwhite, but different enough to make that model a worthwhile upgrade to consider

Listings claim that the new device will offer smoother page flipping and a dark mode that spans the entire OS for those who prefer that look

Before the listing was taken down (which, in a way, adds credence to its accuracy), The Verge managed to obtain several screenshots containing important information In one photo, the “matcha green” bezel rises up, revealing a more recessed screen

Other notable tidbits from the leak include 16GB of RAM, Bluetooth 51, USB-C charging, and up to 8 weeks of battery life on a single charge (up from 6 weeks for the 11th generation)

Finally, the listed price is €119 (about $133), a significant jump from the previous model, which sold for $99 Also adding credibility to the leak is that Amazon lists the current model as out of stock, with no date as to when the device will return