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Amazon announces Fire OS 6 based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat

By Cosmin Vasile

Updated: Sep 29, 2017, 3:50 PM

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Amazon announces Fire OS 6 based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat

Amazon has just announced its new Fire OS 6, which is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat. The new version of the OS runs on the Amazon Fire TV Gen 3, but previous Fire TV devices (Fire TV Stick Gen 1 and 2, Fire TV Gen 1 and 2, and Fire TV Edition) will remain on Fire OS 5, which is based on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Unfortunately, the company confirmed that at this time, the previous Fire TV models will not be updated to the new Fire OS 6. There's no mention of the Fire tablets though. Now that we've clarified that, let's see what new features Fire OS 6 is supposed to bring.

Well, among the Nougat's TV-related features supported on Fire OS 6, there's PiP (picture in picture), content recording and time-shifting APIs, which allows users to pause, rewind, or fast-forward live content.

Obviously, Fire OS 6 includes all other new features and improvements offered by Android Nougat, although it's yet unclear whether or not it comes with multi-window support as well.

Currently, the only device to come with Fire OS 6 on board, the 4K Fire TV can be pre-ordered from Amazon for $69.99, but the device won't ship until October.

source: Amazon via AndroidPolice

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brings a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.

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Amazon announces Fire OS 6 based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat

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