Amazon Considers Android Shift for High-End Tablet, Sparking Investor Concerns
Amazon's potential pivot to Android OS for its next-generation tablet sent shares sliding nearly 2% in Wednesday trading. The tech giant's FireOS has long defined its hardware ecosystem, but a rumored $400 premium device could mark a strategic departure.
The move WOULD open Amazon's hardware to Android's vast app library, abandoning the walled garden of its forked FireOS platform. Market reaction suggests investors question whether app access outweighs the loss of control over Amazon's curated ecosystem.