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Amazon explains Fire TV's switch from Android to VegaOS
Amazon is moving Fire TV from Android to its own VegaOS, a change that has sparked user backlash. The VP of Fire TV cited performance and customization benefits, but only the performance argument holds water. The shift aims to give Amazon more control over the platform's future.
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Amazon's rationale for ditching Android is thin on user benefits, suggesting the real motive is tighter control over its ecosystem.
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