Amazon launches its Alexa tablets with Android and Google Play: three models from 229.99 euros

Amazon presents three tablets with integrated Alexa+ and access to the Google Play Store. The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Alexa Tablet 11 and Alexa Tablet 8 run Android and will be available in Spain on October 19. The most complete incorporates a 12-inch screen with Nanomatte anti-reflective option; The other models reduce size and price. The range also adds productivity features and contextual assistance.

The new devices allow you to install Google Play applications, such as YouTube, Netflix, Gmail and Google Docs, in addition to Amazon services. The company will sell them from 229.99 euros and is preparing 8.7 and 11-inch Kids editions with a case and one year of Amazon Kids+.

Alexa Tablet 12 Pro: 12 inches and Nanomatte option

The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro tops the range with 12-inch screen, 280 pixels per inch, 3:2 format and 120 Hz refresh rate. There is a standard version and another Nanomatte, with an anti-reflective surface created through photolithography together with Corning. Amazon claims that the texture reduces reflections and preserves detail. The aluminum body measures 6.5 millimeters.

Integrate a eight-core chip manufactured in 4 nanometers and up to 16 GB of RAM. The basic configuration starts with 8 GB and 128 GB of storage. Amazon claims that the processing is almost triple that of any previous tablet from the brand and that the graphics performance is nine times greater. These are manufacturer comparisons; The announcement does not include independent testing or identify the processor.

The team adds four Dolby Atmos speakers, WiFi 6E and up to 16 hours of video playbackaccording to Amazon. The company has not detailed the battery or charging power. Nanomatte seeks to reduce reflections when reading or working in bright spaces.

Pen, keyboard and Kindle reading

The 12 Pro supports a USI 2.0 active pen with 4,096 pressure levels, tilt detection, magnetic anchoring and wireless charging. Amazon plans to use it to take notes, draw or mark up PDFs. He pro keyboard Attaches magnetically and requires no Bluetooth pairing. It includes a trackpad and allows you to work with several windows.

Accessories sold separately. In Spain, the tkeyboard costs 139.99 euros and the pencil costs 84.99 euros. The package with tablet and both accessories start at 649.99 euros. Amazon does not quantify the difference in friction when writing about Nanomatte versus conventional glass.

The Kindle app incorporates a mode that silences notifications and reduces blue light. Amazon announces up to 20 hours of reading autonomy, different from hours of video playback. The 12 Pro allows you to highlight, write notes and mark pages with the pen. Annotations sync with compatible Kindle apps and Kindle Scribe.

Alexa+ can check the contents of the screen

Alexa+ comes integrated in the three models. It is activated by voice or with the Ask Alexa button, without leaving the application. Amazon says it can answer queries, suggest next steps, and control smart home devices. The profile connects recommendations and account preferences.

On-Screen Intelligence allows you to ask for help about what appears on the screen. Alexa can pull information from a page and help organize a calendar activity. In a live session, a conversation is held without repeating the trigger word. If the user shares the screen, the assistant can track content changes.

Visual access is disabled by default and requires voluntary activation. Amazon indicates that an indicator appears when Alexa is active and that it can be disabled from settings. Alexa+ can also respond by voice without analyzing the screen, so the user decides when to share that context.

Alexa Tablet 11 and Alexa Tablet 8

The Alexa Tablet 11 has 11-inch screen, 2.5K resolution, 16:10 format and 90 Hz refresh rate. It incorporates an eight-core processor, 8 GB of RAM, two Dolby Atmos speakers and up to 15 hours of videoaccording to Amazon. It will be available in graphite, amethyst, and matcha green, with 64GB of input storage.

The Alexa Tablet 8 reduces diagonal at 8.7 inches and weighs 329 grams. Its aluminum body measures 7.95 millimeters. Includes an eight-core chip, WiFi 6 and up to 14 hours of video. The basic configuration adds 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB; Colors are graphite, pink and teal.

Children’s edition and availability

Amazon Kids Tablet will arrive in 8.7 and 11 inch sizes. Each pack includes a durable case and a year of Kids+. There are versions for children from three years old and for those over six. The small cover has a padded edge; the largest integrates a support. Kids+ adds Storybuilder, which creates voice-illustrated stories, and a parent dashboard with weekly reports.

The Alexa Tablet 8 starts at 229.99 euros; the Alexa Tablet 11, 329.99; and the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, 499.99. Nanomatte starts at 559.99 euros. Amazon will open reservations before starting shipments in Spain on October 19.