Amazon's new Alexa Tablets drop Fire OS for Android with full Google Play Store access, starting at $229.99 for the Alexa Tablet 8.

Amazon's Android-based Alexa Tablets ship in five European countries from 19 October, with full Google Play access and US prices from $229.99 for the Alexa Tablet 8.

By Make Tech Easier Editorial · Oct 20, 2026

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