Amazon confirms it is not giving up on Android for Fire TV entirely

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TL;DR

• Amazon has clarified that its Fire OS will continue to exist, even after the launch of its new Linux-based Vega OS.
• The new Vega OS on Fire TV Stick 4K Select is designed to prevent users from sideloading apps from outside the Amazon Appstore.
• It emphasizes that Vega OS is also easier to run on low-power hardware, enabling a better experience on affordable devices.

Amazon has long been at the center of accusations for allegedly allowing piracy on its Fire TV platform. This has been made possible through illicit apps that enable consumers to stream content directly to their TVs without requiring a subscription purchase. To stall these attempts, Amazon recently announced a new operating system that limits users from installing apps from unauthorized sources. Additionally, it has now shared more details about it, addressing concerns about the future of its existing Fire OS.

Amazon recently announced Vega OS, which powers the new Fire TV Stick 4K Select instead of the standard Fire OS. The new OS is part of Amazon’s next big step towards thwarting piracy, and it does so by blocking unauthorized downloads.




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