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Friday 9 October 2026

Amazon launches Alexa Tablets with Alexa+ and Google Play

Amazon's Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, 11 and 8 open for preorder from US$229.99, with Alexa+ and Google Play, shipping 14 October.

Arden Lux Friday 9 October 2026, open calendar5 min read

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Amazon on Thursday 8 October unveiled three new Alexa Tablets that run full Android with Google Play, ship with Alexa+ built in, and drop the Fire brand Amazon has used for its tablets for fifteen years. The lineup is the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, the Alexa Tablet 11 and the Alexa Tablet 8, starting at US$229.99 and climbing to US$549.99 for the top Nanomatte model.

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