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Amazon is planning a major revamp of its Fire Tablet lineup, moving from its heavily forked Fire OS to a full Android experience, potentially launching a new, more expensive Android-first tablet next year, amid the shutdown of its Appstore for Android.
Amazon is reportedly developing a new operating system called Vega to replace Fire OS on its Fire devices. The new software, described as "fairly advanced," is expected to be rolled out across all of Amazon's devices and is largely web-based, making it easier for third-party developers to create compatible apps and add-ons. The move would allow Amazon to have a software experience unique to its brand and promote its services, such as Amazon Prime Video. The launch of Vega may be happening relatively soon, as efforts to develop the operating system have recently picked up steam.
Amazon is reportedly developing an in-house replacement for its Android-based Fire OS, codenamed "Vega," which is built for easier app development. Vega, based on a flavor of Linux, uses the React Native application framework and could simplify development for Fire devices. The new OS could start shipping on Fire TV devices next year and eventually be extended to Echo smart displays, Fire tablets, and other Amazon products. This move would allow Amazon to have better control over advertising and paid services on their devices. Additionally, decoupling from Android has larger implications, as it frees Amazon from Google's restrictions on using a fork of Android. However, this may disappoint tinkerers who enjoy side-loading Google services onto Fire tablets.
Amazon is reportedly planning to replace the Android operating system on its Fire tablets and Kindle e-readers with a homemade Fire OS replacement, according to sources. The move would allow Amazon to have more control over the software and potentially offer a more tailored user experience for its devices.
The author of this article shares their experience of modifying the Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet to make it more useful for work and everyday life. By adding the Google Play Store and Google apps, such as Google Docs and Gmail, the tablet became a viable alternative to their iPad Pro. The author also installed the YouTube app, improving the entertainment experience. While there were some compromises, such as the dim screen, the Fire Max 11's potential was unlocked with just a few minutes of tweaking.