Amazon Making its Own Linux-Based OS to Replace Android

Amazon is reportedly working on its own Linux-based OS to replace Android on its Fire TVs, smart displays, and other non-tablet devices. —What’s that? This isn’t Ubuntu related? Oh I know that — but I’m excited! Word of Amazon’s new Linux-based OS, which is being developed under the codename ‘Vega’ (making me remember the worst Android tablet I ever owned) comes from Lowpass’ Janko Roettgers. He says he’s spoken to sources who’ve confirmed Amazon is developing its own iOS/Android competitor, and has tasked ‘hundreds of people’ in its Amazon Device OS group with building it. This includes former Mozilla engineer Zibi
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