https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amazon-just-did-what-google-couldn-t-do-in-15-years-make-a-great-everyday-android-tabletContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amazon-just-did-what-google-couldn-t-do-in-15-years-make-a-great-everyday-android-tablethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amazon-just-did-what-google-couldn-t-do-in-15-years-make-a-great-everyday-android-tablet#u142609Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:36:25 +0000Amazon has officially replaced its Fire tablets with a new lineup of Alexa tablets running Android, featuring Google Play access and starting at $229.99. Reviewers note that the premium Alexa Tablet 12 Pro delivers strong overall value and a Nanomatte display, though some point out that Android app optimization remains imperfect. The new devices also introduce software additions including a Kindle Mode and built-in Alexa+. The shift marks a major change in Amazon's hardware strategy after years of relying on its proprietary Fire OS.Why it mattersThe introduction of the new Alexa tablets e