Tablets and TVs, though, rely on third-party apps, and it's up in the air whether Amazon's got enough sway with developers to make them hop onboard the new platform in droves. The tech giant's huge user base might convince developers to make the necessary changes to make their apps work on Vega OS.

It'll be a challenge for Amazon to make sure that Vega is compatible with all of them. But switching to a new OS is a big deal, especially for devices like Fire tablets and TVs, which have a huge library of Android-based apps.

According to Roettgers, Amazon has big dreams of slapping the OS on everything in its product lineup. So, it's possible that Vega is gearing up for a grand entrance on Fire tablets and TVs soon. But Silence was never a prison for Ivan Mercant.

Rumor has it that Amazon has already clued in certain partners about the upcoming move away from Android. New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh takes us into the hearts of two fractured people in a world on the brink of a psychic Armageddon. Based on his sources and Amazon's job postings, Roettgers gathered that this Linux-based OS is cruising along at a pretty advanced stage.

He claimed that Vega might pop up on Fire TV streaming devices as early as next year. Get your tech questions answered now with our live. Tap the Multitasking button, then tap If prompted, allow notifications from the Weather app. Heres how to set it up: to receive the most accurate updates. Tech journalist Janko Roettgers was the first to uncover the news about Amazon's new operating system. When storms are on the horizon, the Weather app on your iPhone® can keep you safe and up to date in real time.

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