"Hey Siri" support and possibly wireless charging case alongside AirPower charging mat.
Amazon Media Event Set for September 28th, Tablet Announcement Expected
As noted by AllThingsD and This is my next, Amazon has just sent out invitations for a media event scheduled for next Wednesday, September 28th. The invitation is silent on what the topic of the event will be, but the company is widely expected to introduce its own low-cost Android tablet.
Reports from earlier this year indicated that Amazon was planning to launch a 9-inch Android tablet before October, but it appears that Amazon's first offering may in fact be a 7-inch tablet. TechCrunch's MG Siegler spent some hands-on time with the device, noting that Amazon has basically forked Android to create its own look tightly integrated with Kindle and other Amazon offerings.
Numerous iPad competitors have been introduced over the past 12-15 months, with a number of them being hailed as the biggest challenge to Apple's dominance before failing to gain customer acceptance. But Amazon's ability to integrate its extensive content offerings with a low-cost tablet device has sparked renewed speculation that Apple may finally face a strong challenge in the tablet market.
Reports from earlier this year indicated that Amazon was planning to launch a 9-inch Android tablet before October, but it appears that Amazon's first offering may in fact be a 7-inch tablet. TechCrunch's MG Siegler spent some hands-on time with the device, noting that Amazon has basically forked Android to create its own look tightly integrated with Kindle and other Amazon offerings.
Simply put: it looks nothing like the Android you’re used to seeing.Perhaps most notably, Amazon is said to be targeting a $250 price point for the device, half that of Apple's entry-level iPad.
The interface is all Amazon and Kindle. It’s black, dark blue, and a bunch of orange. The main screen is a carousel that looks like Cover Flow in iTunes which displays all the content you have on the device. This includes books, apps, movies, etc.
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But the key for Amazon is just how deeply integrated all of their services are. Amazon’s content store is always just one click away. The book reader is a Kindle app (which looks similar to how it does on Android and iOS now). The music player is Amazon’s Cloud Player. The movie player is Amazon’s Instant Video player. The app store is Amazon’s Android Appstore.
Numerous iPad competitors have been introduced over the past 12-15 months, with a number of them being hailed as the biggest challenge to Apple's dominance before failing to gain customer acceptance. But Amazon's ability to integrate its extensive content offerings with a low-cost tablet device has sparked renewed speculation that Apple may finally face a strong challenge in the tablet market.
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93 months ago
the amazon arrow looks like a penis........
:eek:
You better visit your doctor.
93 months ago
Obviously the Amazon tablet is coming out. But who cares?
You obviously don't.
Many, me included, do.
93 months ago
Interested to see what Amazon can bring to the table(t). Although i will still keep my Kindle :D
93 months ago
Ha! Because Apple is failing miserably at holding media events - MACrumors.com has to report on Amazon media events.
93 months ago
I'm pretty anxious to see the new devices--the Nook Touch is really nice, but I think Amazon will do better than them.
If it's a tablet, I'm looking forward to specs and what OS it runs.
If it's a tablet, I'm looking forward to specs and what OS it runs.
93 months ago
Well this will be interesting to see... especially the exact features and functionality... but with it's lower price point, this could (maybe) make some changes in the tablet market. It would be nice to have a decent but cheap tablet entry...
93 months ago
the amazon arrow looks like a penis........
:eek:
You might need a medical check-up if that's what yours looks like..
:eek:
Haven't you ever noticed, the Amazon line is a grin with a dimple on the cheek. Sheeeeesh.
93 months ago
how is this apple related?
I swear! There's one of you in every thread. :p
I'm pretty sure you can solve this conundrum if you put half your mind to it.
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