Amazon’s Fire tablets are being phased out, and the Fire HD 10 is now 53% off while supplies last.
Amazon is replacing its Fire tablet series with a new line of Alexa tablets. As part of this transition, the Fire HD 10 is discounted by 53% while supplies last, bringing the price to under $100. The Fire HD 10 features a 10.1-inch Full HD screen, 3GB of RAM, 5MP cameras, and up to 13 hours of battery life. Other legacy devices are also seeing price cuts, including the Fire HD 8, which has reached its lowest-ever price with a $50 discount.
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- ✓ Amazon is replacing Fire tablets with new Alexa tablets.
- ✓ The Fire HD 10 is currently 53% off while supplies last.
- ✓ The Fire HD 8 has dropped to its lowest-ever price with a $50 discount.
What changed
Amazon has begun phasing out the Fire tablet brand to launch a new Alexa-enabled tablet lineup.
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Amazon Phases Out Fire Tablets in Favor of New Alexa Lineup
Amazon is replacing its Fire tablet series with a new line of Alexa tablets. As part of this transition, the Fire HD 10 is discounted by 53% while supplies last, bringing the price to under $100. The Fire HD 10 features a 10.1-inch Full HD screen, 3GB of RAM, 5MP cameras, and up to 13 hours of battery life. Other legacy devices are also seeing price cuts, including the Fire HD 8, which has reached its lowest-ever price with a $50 discount.
Why it matters
The Fire line operated for over a decade using Fire OS, a customized version of Android locked to the Amazon Appstore. The transition to Alexa tablets includes new hardware such as the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, which features a paper-like nanomatte display.
What is confirmed
- Amazon is replacing Fire tablets with new Alexa tablets.
- The Fire HD 10 is currently 53% off while supplies last.
- The Fire HD 8 has dropped to its lowest-ever price with a $50 discount.
Still unconfirmed
- The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro uses a paper-like display to challenge the iPad Pro.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the full Alexa tablet product roadmap
- Inventory status of the Fire HD 10 and HD 8 models
- Detailed specifications for the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro
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