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Amazon rolls out new Fire TV UI to smart TVs and soundbars

Amazon rolls out new Fire TV UI to smart TVs and soundbars

July 15, 2021
In September last year, Amazon unveiled a revamped Fire TV UI and two new Fire TV sticks. The new UI aimed to offer users a more personalized experience and help them discover new content on the platform. At the time, the new UI was only available on the next-gen Fire TV Stick and the Fire...
Amazon Prime Video rolls out full Watch Party support on Fire TV, chat-only support on mobile

Amazon Prime Video rolls out full Watch Party support on Fire TV, chat-only support on mobile

July 9, 2021
In June last year, Amazon Prime Video rolled out a new feature called Watch Party. The feature allowed users to watch TV shows and movies together over the internet. At launch, it was only available on Prime Video for desktop. However, in February this year, we spotted evidence suggesting that it would soon be available...
Amazon finally launches its flagship Fire TV Cube streaming box in India

Amazon finally launches its flagship Fire TV Cube streaming box in India

April 21, 2021
Yesterday, we learned that Amazon was gearing up to bring its Fire TV Cube to the Indian shores. And today, the company has officially launched the device in the country. The Amazon Fire TV Cube (2nd gen) is a flagship streaming box from Amazon. It was launched in the US in 2019, but it’s only...
Croma’s latest smart TV lineup in India has Amazon Fire TV built-in

Croma’s latest smart TV lineup in India has Amazon Fire TV built-in

March 16, 2021
Croma, the Indian electronic retail giant, today launched a new range of smart TVs in partnership with Amazon. The new TV lineup is dubbed Croma Fire TV Edition and includes 5 models ranging from 32-inch all the way to 55-inch. All TVs come with the Fire TV experience built-in along with a voice-enabled remote with...
Amazon Fire TVs are about to get better live TV integration

Amazon Fire TVs are about to get better live TV integration

March 3, 2021
Amazon has announced it’s expanding the lineup of live TV options available through the Fire TV, with a focus on subscription-free options. With more people staying home due to lockdown restrictions, the latest update arrives at an opportune time. The new additions include IMDb TV, XUMO, and Amazon’s news app. Amazon also said (via Android Central)...
Amazon to roll out new Fire TV UI to Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Cube next month

Amazon to roll out new Fire TV UI to Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Cube next month

February 17, 2021
Amazon’s new Fire TV experience is set to be available on the Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV, and Fire TV Cube in March, according to a new report. The revamped UI's expansion follows its release on the most recent Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite. The news comes in a larger report from...
Amazon’s Fire TV Cube gets picture-in-picture support for Ring doorbells

Amazon’s Fire TV Cube gets picture-in-picture support for Ring doorbells

December 17, 2020
You sit down, turn on the TV, and start watching your favorite show. Then the doorbell rings. Instead of getting up to see who it is — probably a neighbor wanting to borrow some sugar — you can view your front porch right from your TV. Amazon has announced that owners of the Fire TV Cube...
Amazon begins rolling out redesigned software for Fire TV

Amazon begins rolling out redesigned software for Fire TV

December 9, 2020
Amazon has begun to roll out a redesigned software interface for its line of Fire TV devices. Referred to as the new “Fire TV experience,” the update includes more personalized recommendations and watch lists, plus the addition of multi-user support (up to six users). The home screen has been updated with a new navigation menu that...
Score an Amazon Fire TV for less this Black Friday, up to $40 off at Staples

Score an Amazon Fire TV for less this Black Friday, up to $40 off at Staples

November 26, 2020
The streaming TV stick genre has plenty of options, depending on your preference or brand loyalty. If you're a fan of Amazon's Fire TV lineup, then this deal might be of interest to you. Staples has a Fire TV Stick 4K for just $30 during Black Friday, a nice $20 off the $50 MSRP. Amazon...
Get this Insignia 50-inch 4K Smart Fire TV for $150 at Best Buy

Get this Insignia 50-inch 4K Smart Fire TV for $150 at Best Buy

November 26, 2020
If you've been looking for a great deal on a 4K smart TV this Black Friday, then your search ends here. Insignia's 50-inch 4K UHD Smart Fire TV is now up for sale on Best Buy for just $150. The Insignia 50-inch 4K UHD Smart Fire TV usually retails for $350 on Best Buy. Thanks...
Google reportedly blocks Android TV makers from also using Amazon Fire TV

Google reportedly blocks Android TV makers from also using Amazon Fire TV

March 12, 2020
Google and Amazon have long been engaged in a cold war for user share. The two internet giants cross each other's path in several product categories – TV dongles, smart speakers and smart displays, voice assistants and a host of voice-activated products, and even app stores for Android devices. The feud took an ugly turn...
FTVLaunchX enables custom launchers on Amazon Fire TV devices without root

FTVLaunchX enables custom launchers on Amazon Fire TV devices without root

January 21, 2020
Amazon doesn’t officially make any Android-powered smartphones but the e-commerce giant does have a range of products that utilize Android. Amazon's Fire TV devices, for example, run a fork of Android, called Fire OS, with Amazon’s customized user interface on top. Although the underlying software is based on Android, Amazon doesn’t make it any easier...