{
  "id": 12873284,
  "title": "Fire Tablets are dead — Amazon announces new Alexa tablet lineup running Android",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/fire-tablets-are-dead-amazon-announces-new-alexa-tablet-lineup",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-08T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/android-tablets/fire-tablets-are-dead-amazon-announces-new-alexa-tablet-lineup-running-android"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon has announced a new lineup of Alexa-powered tablets that run Android, replacing its previous Fire OS. The company is phasing out its Fire OS and naming feature, Alexa+, in a persistent widget on the new devices. Alexa+ can respond to spoken or written queries and even analyze images on the screen for identification.\n\nThere are five new tablets in total: three Amazon Alexa Tablets and two Amazon Kids Tablets. The Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is the flagship model, featuring a 12-inch display with a 280 PPI resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Atmos speakers. It is made of aluminum and priced starting at $499.99 for the 8GB/128GB variant. The Amazon Alexa Tablet 11 is geared towards entertainment, with a 2.5K display and a 16-hour battery life. It starts at $329.99, also in 8GB/64GB configuration. Lastly, the Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 is the most affordable option, with an 8.7-inch display and 14-hour battery life. It starts at $229.99 with 4GB/64GB storage.\n\nAmazon is also relaunching its Kids Tablets, now available in two sizes: 8.7 inches and 11 inches. These tablets come with protective bumper cases featuring popular franchises' designs and include parental controls for content restrictions and time limits. The Amazon Kids Tablet 8 starts at $229.99, and the Amazon Kids Tablet 11 starts at $329.99. These new tablets will be available in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, starting on October 14, 2026.",
  "summary": "Amazon has redone its entire tablet lineup with a new design, switching to Android and integrating Alexa+. Here's our hands-on look at all of them, their price, and when you can order them.",
  "key_points": [
    "Amazon replaces Fire OS with Alexa+ on new tablets",
    "Five new tablets released: three Alexa, two Kids",
    "Flagship model Alexa Tablet 12 Pro priced at $499.99"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "Amazon launches premium Alexa tablets to take on Apple and Samsung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/amazon-launches-premium-alexa-tablets-to-take-on-apple-and-samsung",
        "published": "2026-10-08T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "Amazon unveils new Alexa tablets with Alexa+ and Google Play Store access",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/amazon-unveils-new-alexa-tablets-with-alexa-and-google-play-store",
        "published": "2026-10-08T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is Amazon's first full Android tablet — and it might rival the iPad Air",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/the-alexa-tablet-12-pro-is-amazons-first-full-android-tablet-and-it",
        "published": "2026-10-08T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Hands-on with Amazon’s Alexa Tablet 12 Pro and its wild new matte display",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/hands-on-with-amazons-alexa-tablet-12-pro-and-its-wild-new-matte",
        "published": "2026-10-08T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "Amazon launches first Android tablets, raising prices and incorporating Alexa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/amazon-launches-first-android-tablets-raising-prices-and",
        "published": "2026-10-08T13:03:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Alexa Tablet: Amazon stellt neue Tablets auf Android-System um",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/alexa-tablet-amazon-stellt-neue-tablets-auf-android-system-um",
        "published": "2026-10-08T13:03:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC Technology",
        "title": "Amazon overhauls aging devices lineup with higher priced Alexa tablet, dumping the budget Fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/amazon-overhauls-aging-devices-lineup-with-higher-priced-alexa-tablet",
        "published": "2026-10-08T13:24:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}