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Amazon debuts Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Plus for 2022

Amazon debuts Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Plus for 2022

September 21, 2022
Amazon has a large line of Fire tablets and after two years, it has finally updated its popular 8-inch model, the Fire HD 8. The new model is faster, lighter and come with excellent battery life. The new Amazon Fire HD 8 will come priced at $99.99 and the top-end Fire HD 8 Plus will...
Amazon Fire 7 vs Fire HD 8 vs Fire HD 10: Which Amazon tablet should you buy?

Amazon Fire 7 vs Fire HD 8 vs Fire HD 10: Which Amazon tablet should you buy?

July 13, 2022
Amazon's Fire tablets are possibly the most affordable tablets you can buy in 2022. They bring a lot of value to the table and are perfect for those who simply want a reliable slate for consuming media and accessing the web. The Fire tablets run on Amazon's Fire OS and rely on the company's app...
These are some of the best Prime Day deals on Amazon Fire tablets

These are some of the best Prime Day deals on Amazon Fire tablets

July 12, 2022
Prime Day is as good a time as any to splurge on Amazon devices. Except right now, you can buy a bunch of them at a discounted price. If you've been eyeing a Fire tablet for yourself or to give to your kids, then Amazon has a bunch of them on sale right now. You...
RetroArch comes to Amazon’s Appstore, bringing easy access to emulators on Fire TV

RetroArch comes to Amazon’s Appstore, bringing easy access to emulators on Fire TV

July 19, 2021
RetroArch is a popular open-source front-end for emulators. If you’re into playing retro games, RetroArch is your one-stop-shop for all your emulating needs. It is itself not an emulator but allows you to add "cores" that act as the backend to emulate several legacy consoles such as the Nintendo DS. It offers a single, consistent...
Get yourself a Fire HD 8 for just $55 and take your entertainment on the go

Get yourself a Fire HD 8 for just $55 and take your entertainment on the go

November 6, 2020
What kind of tablet you want to buy will depend a lot on what you want to use it for. Some tablets are practically mini-laptops in their right, being able to effortlessly launch productivity apps and even do some light gaming. But these sorts of tablets are expensive, and they don't feel quite right without...
Unofficial LineageOS 17.1 brings Android 10 to the 2018 Amazon Fire HD 8

Unofficial LineageOS 17.1 brings Android 10 to the 2018 Amazon Fire HD 8

July 23, 2020
Amazon's Fire series of tablets may provide a lot of value, but the company cut a lot of corners to achieve those price tags. Take for example the Amazon Fire HD 8 - the 2018 edition was launched with Fire OS 6 (based on Android Nougat!), but the tablet has yet to receive a single...
Amazon Fire Toolbox helps install Google apps, change launchers, and more on Amazon Fire tablets

Amazon Fire Toolbox helps install Google apps, change launchers, and more on Amazon Fire tablets

June 17, 2020
Amazon's Fire tablets might not give you a true Android experience, but they are enough to satisfy users with basic needs, especially kids. Their dirt-cheap pricing comes at the cost of locked bootloaders, no Google Play certification, and a heavily customized skin (Amazon's Fire OS) that is often based on older Android versions. Fortunately, the...
Amazon bumps the Fire HD 8 specs and adds a Plus model with wireless charging

Amazon bumps the Fire HD 8 specs and adds a Plus model with wireless charging

May 13, 2020
It's been a while since Amazon released a new version of the Fire HD 8 tablet. This mid-size tablet is one of Amazon's most popular models, but it's going on 2-years old at this point. Today, Amazon announced an upgraded version of the Fire HD 8 and a brand new product in the series called...