Amazon will keep using Android on Fire TV as new Vega OS focuses on low-end devices
Amazon has confirmed that it’s not giving up on Android for its Fire TV lineup just yet, implying that its…
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Amazon Fire TV is now blocking some apps with fullscreen pop-up, no easy workaround
As previously reported, Amazon is now more aggressively blocking apps on Fire TV with a focus on apps that enable…
Amazon Fire TV now lets you jump straight to a movie scene if you pay for Alexa
Amazon’s Alexa+ is starting to roll out some of its more advanced features, including a new option on Fire TV…
Amazon Fire TV will now block apps used for piracy, even if you sideloaded them
Amazon has confirmed that Fire TV devices will now block apps that are known to be used for piracy, even…
Amazon rebrands ‘Fire TV Stick 4K Plus’ amid backlash over sideloading removal on new VegaOS
Amazon’s replacement of Android on the Fire TV platform is underway and, well, customers aren’t very happy about it. Amid…
Amazon’s new Fire TV OS streams Android apps on worse hardware for the same price… why?
Earlier this week, Amazon held its annual fall hardware event, unveiling its next-gen lineup of smart speakers, smart displays, and…
Amazon launches Vega OS, its Android replacement for Fire TV with no sideloading
After years of rumors and reports, Amazon has officially announced Vega OS, its replacement for Android on Fire TV hardware,…
Report: Amazon may replace Android on Fire TV with ‘Vega OS’ starting next week
It’s finally time. After years of rumors, reports, and plenty of evidence, Amazon is reportedly gearing up to announce “Vega…
Amazon pushes customers to put more items in a single delivery with new app change
Right on time for Amazon’s Prime Day, the company has released an app update that removes every hurdle from buying…
Report: Amazon prepares to embrace Android on Fire Tablet as its Appstore dies
As its Appstore for Android dies today, Amazon is reportedly preparing to completely revamp its Fire Tablet lineup with a…
Report: Amazon will begin to ditch Android base for Fire TV later this year
It’s been expected for a while now, but according to a new report, Amazon is set to do away with…
Opinion: Sometimes I wish Google Assistant hardware was as chaotic as Amazon’s
Google Assistant is bar none the best when it comes to voice assistants, and it comes in some great hardware…
PSA: Amazon Prime Instant Video now works on Android tablets
Today, thanks to an update to the Amazon Prime Instant Video app, Amazon is finally allowing users to stream video content on Android tablets…
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Huawei starts selling MediaPad M3, two budget tablets hilariously running Android KitKat
Huawei today started selling the MediaPad M3 that it announced back at IFA on Amazon for $299. That’s great, if…
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Rumor: Amazon planning multiple Android devices (hint: a smartphone)
Uh-oh, looks like Amazon is serious about getting on board the Android cluetrain. In fact, they most likely want a…
Amazon reportedly planning line of ‘Ice’ phones that feature Play Store, Google services
Following the Fire Phone debacle in 2014, Amazon turned to subsidizing phones that were otherwise Android save for pre-installed apps and…
Amazon updates app store and orders another million Kindle Fires for November 15th launch
Yesterday Amazon detailed a selection of apps to be available at launch and mentioned “several thousand more apps” will hit…
Kindle Fire HD review: Why can’t this just be an Android device?
I (and, to be honest, more my kids) have used the Kindle Fire HD for over a month, and I…
New Amazon CEO commits to making video games following closure of Google Stadia studios
In the wake of the shutdown of Google’s Stadia Games and Entertainment division, Amazon’s new CEO has shared his commitment…
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