Android is a capable modern OS for slates that's often enhanced by the tablet maker. Here's what to look for in an Android tablet, along with our top-tested choices. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile writers.

As its Appstore for Android dies today, Amazon is reportedly preparing to completely revamp its Fire Tablet lineup with a full embrace of Android rather than its heavily forked “Fire OS.” Amazon’s ...

Amazon Fire Tablets have always used FireOS, which is a forked version of Android. This has always alienated developers who often have to do lots of custom coding to bring their existing apps into the ...

Amazon stocks two Fire tablets as of March 2026 (excluding models designed for kids), the Amazon Fire HD 10 and the Amazon Fire HD 8. Amazon also used to sell a 7-inch version at the low end and the ...

Rumor mill: Analysts say Amazon could close long-standing gaps with higher-end competing tablets by using Android and thus delivering broader app support and better hardware, potentially reshaping its ...

Amazon could be on the verge of making a huge change to its popular Fire tablet lineup. A multiyear higher-end tablet project internally codenamed Kittyhawk is hinting at a high possibility of the ...

Amazon has been selling Amazon Fire tablets for nearly 15 years, with the first few generations being branded Kindle Fire. They're very affordable, entry-level devices that run Amazon's custom version ...

Whether you're looking for an Amazon, Android, or Apple slate, here's what to consider, along with recommendations for the top tablets we've tested.