Amazon Launches New Alexa Tablets, Retires Fire Brand After 15 Years
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Amazon has unveiled its new lineup of Alexa tablets, which includes three models: the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Alexa Tablet 11, and Alexa Tablet 8. These tablets run on Android and provide full access to the Google Play Store, marking a significant upgrade from the previous Fire tablets.
The new Alexa tablets are priced higher than the outgoing Fire models, with the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro retailing at $499. The company emphasized that the improved speed, performance, and AI features justify the price increase, as it aims to offer a more premium tablet experience.
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SourceReports the news
“The company said the Alexa tablet's improved speed and performance, artificial intelligence features and upgraded design warrant a higher price tag.”
CNBC — Amazon overhauls aging devices lineup with higher priced Alexa tablet, dumping the budget Fire“Unlike its outgoing Fire tablets, the new lineup finally includes Google apps and Android’s Play Store.”
Bloomberg — Amazon Launches Alexa+ Tablet: Features, iPad Comparison, Prices, Keyboard“The lineup includes three models: Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Amazon Alexa Tablet 11, and Amazon Alexa Tablet 8.”
TechCrunch — Amazon unveils new Alexa tablets with Alexa+ and Google Play Store access“The three new aluminum Alexa Tablets now run Android with full access to the Google Play Store.”
Wired — Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Alexa Tablet 11, Alexa Tablet 8: Specs, Features, Price“Amazon's Fire tablets are notable for being dirt cheap.”
The Verge — Hands-on with Amazon’s Alexa Tablet 12 Pro and its wild new matte display“David Pierce / The Verge: Amazon retires the Fire brand for tablets after 15 years, replacing it with Alexa Tablets that run Android and ship on October 14, including the $499 12 Pro — ”
techmeme — Amazon retires the Fire brand for tablets after 15 years, replacing it with Alexa Tablets that run Android and ship on October 14, including the $499 12 Pro (David Pierce/The Verge)
SupportCorroborates it
“Amazon has launched three new tablets that come with Alexa+.”
engadget — Amazon's new Alexa tablets include a 12-inch model with anti-glare screen