Amazon's New Kids Tablets Ship October 14, Starting at $229.99
The 8.7-inch model starts at $229.99 and the 11-inch at $329.99, both with parental controls for Google Play access.
Amazon has announced a new lineup of Kids Tablets, built as kid-friendly versions of its new Alexa Tablets, according to The Verge. The tablets ship starting on October 14 in the US, with preorders opening soon.
The 8.7-inch Amazon Kids Tablet starts at $229.99 and includes 64GB of storage and up to 14 hours of video playback battery life. The 11-inch model starts at $329.99 and adds a 2.5K display, 8GB of RAM and stylus support.
Both models include parental controls that let parents manage access to the Google Play Store.
Amazon is also adding a new Kids Plus feature called Storybuilder, which uses AI to generate picture books and comics from kids' descriptions.
Quick answers
When do the new Amazon Kids Tablets ship?
Shipping starts on October 14 in the US, with preorders opening soon.
How much do the Amazon Kids Tablets cost?
The 8.7-inch model starts at $229.99 and the 11-inch model starts at $329.99.
What is Storybuilder?
It is a new Amazon Kids Plus feature that uses AI to generate picture books and comics from kids' descriptions.