Amazon is launching three new Alexa Tablets—the 8, 11, and 12 Pro—to replace its Fire tablet line, available in the US, Mexico and Canada from October 14, and in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain five days later. Prices start at $230 for the 8.7-inch Alexa Tablet 8 and go up to $500 for the 12-inch Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, which Amazon says is its fastest tablet yet with improved processing and graphics. An anti-glare Nanomatte display option costs an extra $50, and a $90 stylus is available for the Pro model.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-08
Amazon's newly announced Alexa Tablet lineup, including a top-tier 12 Pro model, will include the Google Play Store out of the box rather than relying solely on Amazon's Appstore. The 12 Pro also offers an optional Nanomatte display finish designed to cut down on screen glare.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-08
Panos Panay, Amazon's SVP of Devices and Alexa, revealed plans for more Alexa-branded hardware and a new design language called 'Neo.' He confirmed that the recently announced Alexa Tablet series marks Amazon's first product explicitly branded with Alexa, hinting at future devices. Panay also mentioned ongoing development of a new interface style, suggesting a broader redesign effort across Amazon's hardware lineup.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-08
Amazon has introduced the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, positioning it as the new top-tier device, overtaking the Fire HD 10 in their lineup. The tablet features a 'nanomatte' display designed to mimic paper and a new processor to support Alexa+ AI capabilities. While it remains below premium tablets like iPads and Galaxy Tabs, it marks a notable upgrade over its predecessor.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-08
Amazon has introduced a new series of Alexa Tablets replacing its Fire lineup, featuring aluminum bodies and official Android 16 OS with access to Google Play. The lineup includes three models: 12 Pro, 11, and 8, priced from $230 to $500, with kids' editions available for the smaller devices. Shipping begins October 14, and Amazon commits to four years of software updates.
wired.com
· 2026-10-08
Amazon has introduced the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, a $499 device featuring a 12.3-inch display with optional Nanomatte coating that significantly reduces glare. Unlike its Fire tablet lineup, it runs a full version of Android with access to Google Play, and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 chip with up to 12GB of RAM. The device's aluminum body weighs 550 grams and aims to offer a more premium experience.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-08
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