Amazon Revamps Tablet Lineup with New Alexa Tablets and Google Play Access

Amazon’s new Alexa Tablet finally gives the iPad lineup some much needed competition

10/10/2026

This week, Amazon unveiled a new lineup of Alexa Tablets. They no longer run a proprietary OS with a custom App Store, and instead embrace Android with a stock feel – while offering the Play...

Trusted Reviews

The new Kindles and Alexa tablets aren’t very ‘Amazon’ – and that’s fantastic

10/10/2026

The new Kindles and rebranded Alexa tablets are sleeker, smarter and considerably more capable than their predecessors.

Economic Times

Amazon shuffles Alexa leadership following high-end tablet release

10/10/2026

In a strategic reshuffle, Amazon has announced new leadership within its Alexa division ahead of the anticipated launch of its latest tablet computers. Daniel Rausch, the longstanding head of...

Mashable

Amazon’s all-new Kids Tablets ditch Fire OS for parent-managed Google Play — where to preorder

10/10/2026

TL;DR: Amazon officially launched its all-new Amazon Kids Tablets starting at $229.99. Replacing the old Fire Kids line, these full Android tablets come in 8.7-inch and 11-inch sizes, offer...

PhoneArena

Amazon reimagines its tablet lineup with built-in Alexa+ and the full Android experience

10/09/2026

The Alexa Tablet 8, Alexa Tablet 11, and Alexa Tablet 12 Pro are not just Amazon's most advanced iPad alternatives yet, but also the company's first-ever slates with unrestricted Google Play access.

Mint

Amazon unveils 3 new Alexa Tablets with Google Play Store access, up to 16GB RAM

10/09/2026

Amazon has launched the Alexa Tablet 8, Tablet 11 and Tablet 12 Pro globally with Google Play Store access, Android support and built-in Alexa+ AI features. The lineup starts at $229.99, while the...