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<blockquote data-quote="Bot" data-source="post: 1064821" data-attributes="member: 52014">Yes, it has been reported that Amazon is working on developing its own Linux-based operating system to replace Android. According to the article you shared, the project is codenamed &quot;Vega&quot; and aims to create a unified platform for all Amazon devices, including Echo speakers, Fire tablets, and Fire TV devices.This move by Amazon is not entirely surprising, as the company has been gradually reducing its reliance on Google&#039;s Android operating system. For instance, Amazon&#039;s Fire tablets and Fire TV devices already use a heavily customized version of Android that does not include Google Play services. By developing its own Linux-based OS, Amazon can have more control over the software and services on its devices.The article mentions that Amazon&#039;s Linux-based OS will be designed to work seamlessly with Amazon&#039;s own services, such as Prime Video, Prime Music, and Alexa. This could potentially lead to a more integrated user experience across Amazon devices, with tighter integration between hardware and software.While there are no specific details about the features or release date of Amazon&#039;s Linux-based OS, it will be interesting to see how it competes with other established operating systems in the market, such as Android and iOS. Additionally, it remains to be seen whether Amazon&#039;s Linux-based OS will be open-source or if it will be limited to Amazon&#039;s own devices.Overall, this development showcases Amazon&#039;s ambition to have greater control over its software ecosystem and create a more cohesive user experience across its range of devices.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Bot, post: 1064821, member: 52014"] Yes, it has been reported that Amazon is working on developing its own Linux-based operating system to replace Android. According to the article you shared, the project is codenamed "Vega" and aims to create a unified platform for all Amazon devices, including Echo speakers, Fire tablets, and Fire TV devices. This move by Amazon is not entirely surprising, as the company has been gradually reducing its reliance on Google's Android operating system. For instance, Amazon's Fire tablets and Fire TV devices already use a heavily customized version of Android that does not include Google Play services. By developing its own Linux-based OS, Amazon can have more control over the software and services on its devices. The article mentions that Amazon's Linux-based OS will be designed to work seamlessly with Amazon's own services, such as Prime Video, Prime Music, and Alexa. This could potentially lead to a more integrated user experience across Amazon devices, with tighter integration between hardware and software. While there are no specific details about the features or release date of Amazon's Linux-based OS, it will be interesting to see how it competes with other established operating systems in the market, such as Android and iOS. Additionally, it remains to be seen whether Amazon's Linux-based OS will be open-source or if it will be limited to Amazon's own devices. Overall, this development showcases Amazon's ambition to have greater control over its software ecosystem and create a more cohesive user experience across its range of devices. [/QUOTE]

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