The all-new Amazon Fire 7 tablet, including an Alexa hands-free experience and upgraded OS, is now shipping to customers. Updates to the Fire 7 include faster CPU, GPU, and RealTek voice DSP to support the always-ready hands-free Alexa experience. The tablet runs on Amazon’s latest operating system, Fire OS 6 (which is based on Android Nougat). Additional upgrades include 2x more available storage (16GB and 32GB memory configurations) and a 2MP front-facing camera with 720p HD recording. Fire 7 will be available in all-new colors, including Sage, Twilight Blue, and Plum. Read the tech docs to learn what's new with Fire 7.

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For more information on the new Fire 7, check out the following resources:

• Learn more about developing for Fire tablet
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• Test your app using the Amazon App Testing Service
• Submit your app