Kindle app for Android now lets you mark up your books freely

The Kindle app for Android now lets you mark up your ebooks as much as you like. If you read on an Android phone, you can take notes in your books without buying a separate Kindle device. Android Authority reported the change on October 23, 2026.

What changed

The markup feature first showed up on Amazon's Alexa-powered tablets. It has now moved over to the Kindle app on Android phones. Based on the report's description, it gives you freedom to mark up ebooks as much as you want.

Who it affects

This matters most to people who already read on an Android phone. The feature works inside the Kindle app, so there is nothing new to buy. Students, book club members and anyone who likes to underline and jot down thoughts while reading may find it useful.

What is not known yet

The report, as summarized here, is short on detail. It does not say which kinds of markup are included, such as highlighting, handwriting or typed notes. It also does not say whether every Android phone gets the feature at once, or how soon the update will reach everyone. Nothing is said about whether it will come to other devices.

What to do

Open the Kindle app on your Android phone and check for an update in the Google Play Store. Then open a book and look for the new markup options. If they are not there yet, the rollout may simply not have reached your phone.