Amazon unveiled three new Alexa tablets with Google Play, integrated Alexa+, and prices starting at $229.99 to compete with Apple’s iPad lineup. The Android‑based devices drop Fire OS to address limited app availability.
The flagship Alexa Tablet 12 Pro starts at $499.99, featuring an 8GB/128GB config, MediaTek Dimensity 8400, a 12‑inch 120Hz display, aluminum body, Wi‑Fi 6E, quad Dolby Atmos speakers, and up to 16 hours of video playback. It directly rivals the iPad Pro at a lower price. The tablet also supports multiple app windows for multitasking and includes a visual indicator when On‑Screen Intelligence is active.
A $549.99 model adds a Nanomatte screen, and higher RAM options go up to 16GB, available on the 128GB model, unlike Apple’s nano‑texture which requires 1TB storage. Smaller models—the 11‑inch at $329.99 and 8.7‑inch at $229.99—offer 2.5K displays and 90Hz refresh rates.
Alexa+ provides voice control and smart‑home integration, with a Kindle reading mode delivering up to 20 hours of battery. Kids tablets start at $229.99 (8.7‑inch) and $329.99 (11‑inch), including Amazon Kids+. Parents can set screen‑time limits, filter content, and monitor activity via the Parent Dashboard, also available on iOS and Android. Orders ship October 14 in the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germ...
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