Amazon to sell new Kindle with rechargeable protective case: Report

Amazon.com Inc is set to release a higher-end Kindle version with a rechargeable protective case for a better battery life, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

The online retailer is also developing a solar-charged Kindle case, the Journal reported, citing another source.

Amazon declined to comment.

The company`s chief executive tweeted on Monday that the latest version of the reading device is ready and details could be expected next week.