Amazon might launch premium Android tablet named Kittyhawk

08/21/2025 Tablets

I've always found Amazon's approach to tablets pretty interesting. They've carved out a niche by offering really affordable devices, often running their own modified version of Android called Fire OS. It seemed like they were all-in on distancing themselves from Google, even working on their own Linux-based OS called Vega. However, things might be shifting.

A new report suggests that Amazon is actually developing a higher-end tablet, codenamed Kittyhawk, that will run on the open-source version of Android. This is quite a surprise, considering their usual strategy of undercutting the competition with budget-friendly hardware.

Details are scarce at the moment. We don't know what kind of specs or features Kittyhawk will boast. However, sources suggest it could be ready for release as early as next year. Of course, there's always a chance it could be delayed or even canceled due to financial considerations or other unforeseen issues.

If the rumors are true, this tablet could be priced around $400, which is significantly more than their current high-end model, the Fire Max 11. However, it would still be cheaper than some of the competition, such as Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 FE.

You might be asking, what about Vega OS and Fire OS? Well, it seems Amazon isn't quite ready to abandon them completely. They still plan to release some lower-priced tablets running Vega OS. But the long-term plan seems to be transitioning their entire tablet lineup to some form of Android.

While this shift in strategy is interesting for tablets, it's unclear how it will affect Amazon's other hardware. Only time will tell how this all plays out, but I'm curious to see what Amazon does with Android on a higher-end device. Maybe they are aiming to create a device capable of competing with the leading brands.