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Amazon is reportedly working on its own operating system for Fire TVs speculatively called the Vega OS..
With this move, Amazon plans to entirely replace the Android operating system from its Fire TVs, smart displays and other devices..
The new Amazon operating system will reportedly be based on the Linux platform...
As of now, there is no timeline for when the purported Vega operating system will be available, the report claims that the development is already done.. Essentially, Amazon using its own OS would mean that the company will not have to be dependent on Androids open source project (AOSP) for its devices, which has led Amazon devices to fall generations behind Androids current versions..
The custom operating system could introduce unique features tailored specifically for Fire TV, providing users with functionalities that are not available on generic Android OS. Amazon may prioritise security and privacy features in its custom OS, addressing concerns that users may have about data protection on their Fire TV devices..
