Much like it did before the July Prime Day event with the new Echo Spot, Amazon is launching a brand new lineup of Fire HD 8 tablets alongside “new generative AI-powered experiences to the Fire tablet family” ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. The new Fire HD 8 tablets now feature 50% RAM more under the hood alongside some additional improvements, and are now available for purchase with a wild 50% launch deal from now through October 9. Head below for a closer look and more details on the new AI features coming to the rest of the lineup.
All-new Fire HD 8 tablets debut today
Before we dive into the AI stuff, let’s talk about the all-new Fire HD 8 tablet. The new lineup carries 50% more RAM than last time around for what Amazon says is “enhanced performance while streaming, gaming, browsing, or downloading photos and videos anywhere you take your device.”
The new upgrades don’t stop there on the ultra-affordable new tablet – improved camera and longer battery life highlight the spec enhancements here:
- Improved camera: With the upgraded 5MP rear-facing camera, you can take and store high-quality photos and videos.
- Expandable storage: Choose from 32GB or 64GB of storage, and expand up to 1TB with a microSD card (sold separately).
- Lightweight and portable design: With an 8-inch, vibrant HD display made with strengthened aluminosilicate glass, Fire HD 8 is the ideal on-the-go entertainment device.
- Long battery life: With up to 13 hours of battery life, you can enjoy your favorite movies, shows, or games at home or on-the-go without worrying about running out of power.
There are also new colors (Black, Hibiscus, or Emerald) alongside a series of new cases and the upgraded kids version of the new Fire HD 8. Here’s how the deeply discounted launch deals breakdown:
- Fire HD 8 32GB $55 (Reg. $100)
- Fire HD 8 64GB $85 (Reg. $130)
- Fire HD 8 Kids Pro 32GB $80 (Reg. $150)
- Fire HD 8 Kids Pro 64GB $110 (Reg. $180)
New Amazon AI features for Fire tablets
Amazon is introducing the “power of generative AI to deliver features that will help you do even more on your Fire tablet.” This includes Writing Assistant, webpage summaries, and the wallpaper creator tech, all of which will begin “rolling out to all compatible Fire tablets later this month.”
More details on each can be found below:
Transform your writing with Writing Assist:
When you need help refining a message or finessing a tricky email, Writing Assist is here to help. It works as part of the device keyboard and is compatible across any app on your Fire tablet, including e-mail, Word documents, and social media, so you can enhance your writing with just a few taps. Use pre-set styles to turn a simple email into a professionally-written note, ask Writing Assist for grammar suggestions, and make your writing more concise or elaborate on your ideas. You can even “emojify” your writing to add even more fun and personality to it.
Save time with Webpage Summaries:
Available on the Silk browser on Fire tablets, Webpage Summaries provides quick insights on web articles, so you won’t have to scroll through pages of information. In a matter of seconds, Webpage Summaries will distill the key points in an article or on a web page and give you a clear, concise summary of what you need to know.
Customize your device with Wallpaper Creator:
Now you can add a touch of creative flair to your tablet’s home screen using Wallpaper Creator. Choose from one of the curated prompts or let your imagination run wild and type a description of what you’d like to see, e.g., a tiger swimming under water, or a watercolor of a desert landscape in space. Wallpaper Creator will turn your vision into a reality, delivering a unique, high-resolution image that you can use as your tablet’s wallpaper.
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