Since mid last year, Amazon has switched from using UMS to MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) for connecting the Kindle as an external drive. This change has been implemented in the Scribe and all new Kindle models released this year, allowing Windows users to seamlessly access and transfer files using Windows Explorer.
However, MacOS users who do not support MTP may find themselves in a quandary. Many are left scrambling to find alternative programs to manage their files, some of which may not offer the same level of stability.
Realizing this issue, Amazon has recently introduced the Send to Kindle App, which comes with a USB File Manager plugin. This new addition should greatly simplify the lives of MacOS users, making file management a breeze.
TLDR: Amazon has replaced UMS with MTP for connecting Kindles, making it easier for Windows users but posing a challenge for MacOS users. The new Send to Kindle App with USB File Manager plugin aims to alleviate this issue for MacOS users.
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