Amazon’s tablet business has abandoned a decade of closed software. The new Alexa Tablets ship with Alexa+ built in and full Google Play Store access out of the box. This is not a minor update. It ends the Fire OS era and repositions Amazon from a budget media tablet vendor to a premium Android competitor.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Are the new Amazon Alexa tablets abandoning Fire OS?
- A: Yes. Amazon is ending its decade-long closed Fire OS strategy and shipping new Alexa tablets with native Google Play Store access.
- Q: Does the new Alexa tablet come with Google Play pre-installed?
- A: Yes. The tablets ship with Alexa+ built in and full Google Play Store access out of the box.
- Q: What does this change mean for Amazon tablet positioning?
- A: It moves Amazon from a budget media tablet vendor to a premium Android competitor with open app ecosystem access.