Amazon Drops The Fire Name And Launches Alexa Tablets That Run Full Android, Starting At $230 |
Amazon is retiring the Fire name on its new tablets and selling three Alexa Tablets that run full Android with the Google Play store, a break with 15 years of locked-down devices and a direct bid for the iPad's price band.
The lineup goes on sale Oct. 14. The Tablet 8 has an 8.7-inch screen and starts at $229.99. The Tablet 11 has an 11-inch screen and starts at $329.99. The Tablet 12 Pro starts at $499, or $550 with a Nanomatte anti-glare screen. Kids' editions of the two smaller models are offered at the same prices. Pre-orders are open. Amazon said it will ship Android 16, deliver Android 17 early in 2027, and support the devices for at least four years from the last ship........