Amazon Replaces Fire Tablets with Premium Android-Powered Alexa Lineup
Amazon has retired its budget Fire tablet line to launch a new, premium Alexa-branded family running full Android 16. The lineup includes 8-inch, 11-inch, and 12-inch models priced between $230 and $550, featuring Google Play Store access, deep AI integration, and a new 'Kindle Mode.' The flagship 12 Pro targets the iPad Pro with a 120Hz nanomatte display and 3:2 aspect ratio, shipping October 14.