Amazon Unveils New iPad Rivals With Alexa+ and Google Play

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By Hartley CharltonOct 8, 2026, 10:50 am240 ptsTrendingTop
Amazon today announced a new lineup of Alexa Tablets, introducing three aluminum tablets with Google Play access, integrated Alexa+, and prices starting at $229.99 to compete with Apple's iPad lineup. The new tablets run Android, moving away from Amazon's Fire OS and its separate app store. Google Play support…

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