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Amazon is discontinuing its 15-year-old Fire tablet brand in favor of new Alexa Tablets that run standard Android with Google Play access instead of Fire OS. The lineup includes the Tablet 8 ($229), Tablet 11 ($329), Tablet 12 Pro ($499) and a Nanomatte Pro model ($549), shipping this month in the US, Canada and Mexico with Alexa+ integrated throughout the interface.
Amazon introduced three new Alexa Tablets this week—8.7-inch, 11-inch, and 12-inch Pro models priced at $229, $329, and $499 respectively. The devices drop Amazon's proprietary Fire OS and custom App Store in favor of a near-stock Android experience with access to the Google Play Store. The 11-inch model includes 8GB of RAM and a 90Hz display at a lower starting price than Apple's budget iPad.
Ring has announced its first smart lock, which can be unlocked via fingerprint scanning, a PIN pad, the Ring app, or Alexa voice commands. If the battery dies, users can manually turn an external dial to generate enough electricity to power the pad and unlock the door, rather than relying on a physical key. The lock uses a removable Quick Release Ultra battery pack that can be recharged indoors.
Amazon unveiled three new Alexa Tablets—the 8, 11, and 12 Pro—priced from $230 to $500, alongside new Kids' Tablets. The devices mark the first Amazon tablets to support Google Play in addition to Amazon's own app store, and integrate the Alexa+ assistant throughout the interface. Pre-orders are open now, with shipping starting October 14.
Amazon's new Alexa Tablet 12 Pro uses a 2024 MediaTek Dimensity 8400 chip originally built for smartphones, offering 8GB RAM on the 128GB model and 16GB on the 256GB model, compared to the iPad Pro's M5 chip and minimum 12GB RAM. The tablet runs Android, giving it access to more apps than Amazon's previous Fire OS devices, though still fewer tablet-optimized apps than Apple's App Store. It includes Prime-focused features like content recommendations, a Kindle reading mode, and quick access to the Alexa+ assistant.
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.
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.
Amazon has retired the Fire tablet brand after 15 years, launching three new Alexa Tablets that run full Google-certified Android with Play Store access, departing from the closed Fire OS approach. The lineup includes the $230 Alexa Tablet 8, $330 Tablet 11, and a $500 Tablet 12 Pro with a sharper 120Hz display, more powerful chip, and optional keyboard and stylus accessories.
Amazon announced new high-end Alexa tablets ranging from $230 to $550, available for preorder and shipping from October 14. The company also revealed it will phase out its lower-cost Fire tablets, shifting focus toward more expensive devices. This move marks a strategic change aimed at increasing profit margins on its hardware offerings.
Amazon has transitioned its Fire tablet lineup into Alexa-centric devices that now feature more premium designs and higher prices. These new tablets are notable for their ability to run all apps available on the Google Play store, marking a significant shift from previous models. The rebranding emphasizes Alexa integration as a key selling point.
Amazon announced new Kids editions of its Alexa Tablets, available in 8.7-inch and 11-inch sizes, featuring colorful protective cases and kid-friendly software. The tablets include a one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription, with content tailored to children’s ages, and are designed with all-aluminum bodies and long battery life. They will be released on October 14 at prices of $230 and $330, respectively.
Amazon announced a new lineup of Alexa tablets, including a 12-inch model featuring a specialized anti-glare Nanomatte display developed with Corning. The flagship Alexa Tablet 12 Pro boasts a 4nm 8-core processor, up to 16GB RAM, and a 280 PPI, 120Hz display, with options for standard or Nanomatte screens. Accessories like a stylus and keyboard are also introduced for enhanced productivity.