Overview

• Amazon confirms its Android replacement will initially ship only on the new Fire TV Stick 4K Select, which is available for preorder in the US.
• Other newly announced Fire TV sets continue on the Android-based platform, indicating a phased transition rather than an immediate switch.
• Amazon describes Vega as “remarkably fast” and “highly efficient,” with the 4K Select delivering HDR10+ 4K streaming despite just 1GB of RAM.
• App installs are restricted to the Amazon Appstore with no sideloading, and the interface remains familiar with new Alexa+ integration teased.
• Supported services include Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, and Apple TV+, with Xbox Gaming, Luna, and Alexa+ promised soon; coverage notes apps must be rebuilt for Vega, which could limit availability at launch.