Amazon appears to be shifting its hardware strategy with a major reboot to its tablet portfolio. According to a new report from 9to5Google, the company's latest Alexa-powered tablets take design cues from the iPad, signaling a more modern hardware aesthetic.
The most significant change is the reported inclusion of the Google Play Store. Historically, Amazon's tablet offerings have relied strictly on the company's own Appstore and modified Fire OS platform, making official access to Google's app ecosystem a massive shift for users wanting wider app compatibility.
While hardware and software specifics remain under wraps, combining Amazon's Alexa capabilities with the vast selection of the Play Store could dramatically alter how these devices compete in the broader tablet landscape.
For full details and in-depth analysis, check out the original report on 9to5Google.
