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Lead DevelopmentFACT · 4/5•8 Oct '26•Via Retail-News

Amazon unveils new Alexa tablets with AI and Google Play

Amazon has announced a new generation of tablets under the Alexa brand, including the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Alexa Tablet 11, and Alexa Tablet 8. All devices run on Android, integrate the AI assistant Alexa+, and for the first time offer direct access to the full Google Play Store, allowing users to install apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Gmail alongside Amazon services. The tablets feature various screen sizes, processors, and battery lives, with prices starting at $229.99. A special Kindle reading mode and new kids' models with parental controls have also been introduced. Sales begin in North America on October 8, with shipping from October 14, and European availability, including Germany, starts October 19.

•Amazon introduced three new tablets: Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Alexa Tablet 11, and Alexa Tablet 8.
•All tablets run Android and include Alexa+ AI assistant.
•Direct access to Google Play Store is provided for the first time.

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