The Kindle Fire 2 is approaching with top speed.
Leaked photos of the new device were recently revealed by The Verge.
The photos show the Kindle with a "Paperwhite" backlit display.
"Along with one or more new Kindle Fires, we're expecting refreshed E Ink models in Amazon's e-reader line at the company's Los Angeles event next week as well. One of those appears to be a refreshed Kindle Touch - the button below the display is gone, and the bezel has changed from light to very dark gray," The Verge reported.
"The overall shape of the product and the location of the USB port and power switch appear to be essentially unchanged. From the images we have, it looks like Amazon will be touting the unit with "higher contrast, high resolution, integrated lighting, and eight weeks of battery life," even when using the light."
The Verge also reported that there is another photo, which shows a streamlined user interface with less "chrome."
The photo also shows a prominent notch along one of the long edges which may be a front-facing mic for video calling. There is also a front-facing camera in several of the images, and some show Skype being demonstrated.
It is also reported that Amazon will likely release of "pair" Kindle Fires, one a 7-inch and one a 10-inch.
Amazon is hinting at announcing the new Kindle Fire 2 at a big press conference on Sept. 6.
WebProNews reported that on the Sept. 6 event, other rumors suggest that the company will be announcing an entirely new Kindle line with updated hardware from everything from the Kindle Touch to the classic original Kindle.
This goes in line with what was revealed earlier about Amazon releasing several different tablets.
Various tech sources reported that Demos Pernernos, president of U.S. retail for Staples Inc., which sells the Kindle Fire tablet, said that Amazon will be introducing five or six new tablet SKU's (or stock-keeping units) this year. The report confirmed that the tablets will vary in size, and one will be at least 10-inches, and will rival with Apple's iPad and Google's Nexus 7.
In more news, Amazon's Kindle Touch is reportedly out of stock, according to Gather Technology, which just over a week until the new Fire is expected to be unleashed.
Engadget reported that both of WiFi and 3G versions of the reader are no longer available as new devices from Amazon's US pages. Customers will have to go to a retail store or get a virtual bargain for used models. This could be in light of Amazon announcing the new Kindle Fire 2 very soon.
Amazon has been adding more alluring content to its existing Kindle to possibly draw more customers when it releases the new Kindle.
According to Pop Herald, NBC shows are coming to its Prime Instant Video service following its content licensing agreement with NBCUniversal and New Media Distribution.
Amazon's Prime service allows members to access context by using the company's own tablet computer.
NBC's popular content like "Friday Night Lights," "Parks and Recreations," "Parenthood," "Heroes," and others are joining the Amazon Prime library. Members can get access to the new content at no additional cost on Amazon's own Kindle Fire and other supported devices like Mac OS X computers, Windows PCs, Xbox, Playstation and iPad.
The Kindle Fire 2 is expected to have a new processor, new display touchscreen technology and new build, as well as a new mobile operating system with Amazon's custom build that will not support Google's Play Store and other Google products and services.
The new Kindle will have a 1280 x 800 resolution, different than the current 1024 x 600 display. This will make it sharper and more vibrant. It will be thinner and lighter than the original.