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Amazon Launches Alexa Tablet Line Running Google Play

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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Amazon announced the Alexa Tablet line, which replaces the Fire name and runs full Android with the Google Play store. The 8-inch model starts at $229.99, and the 12 Pro model is priced at $499. On October 1, Amazon shares rose 2.8 percent, trading at $261.09.

From ibtimes.com.au

Why it matters

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The introduction of the tablet line expands the Alexa product ecosystem by integrating the Google Play store. Separately, the stock rise occurred despite reports of targeted layoffs and a shopping dispute involving Meta.

From ibtimes.com.au

Who's involved

  • Panos PanayLeads hardware and operational aspects of Alexa at Amazon
  • AmazonThe multinational technology company launching the new tablet line
  • GoogleProvides the Google Play store functionality for the new tablets

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  • AmazonSpeculative

    Could see increased revenue from the sales of the new tablet hardware line

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