Quick Points
- So, Amazon kinda let slip that their new Vega TV OS is launching in 2025—thanks to a job listing!
- They were looking for someone to manage software development for the Prime Video team on this new OS.
- Before they deleted the details, that job ad clearly mentioned working on the Vega experience.
- There's talk of an official announcement coming soon, like maybe next week during Amazon's fall event.
- That sounds like Vega is really happening, especially after some doubts about it replacing Android.
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TL;DR
- Amazon accidentally confirmed that Vega TV OS is launching in 2025.
- References to the launch were found in a job listing.
- The company could make an official announcement next week.
It’s not much of a secret at this point that Amazon has been working on a new Linux-based operating system called Vega. The company is aiming to replace Android with this new OS on many of its products. However, a recent leak about an Amazon-made high-end tablet with the full Android experience raised some questions about Vega’s future. It appears that future is no longer in doubt after a recently published job listing.
Despite the report from August, it looks like Amazon is moving ahead with its plans for Vega. The e-commerce giant recently posted a job listing, looking for a software development manager. Spotted by Janko Roettgers of Lowpass, that job ad contained references to the new operating system. Notably, it mentions that Vega TV OS is coming in 2025.
Before Amazon updated the listing to remove references to Vega, the job ad read:
You will lead a team of engineers for the Prime Video (PV) Fire TV team, with full responsibility for the Vega OS experience. The team is responsible for the dedicated Prime Video app on Vega OS, as well as all PV experiences on the Vega Launcher. With the app launching in 2025, you will get to shape the future of this product as well as the culture of the team.
Amazon has a fall event scheduled for the end of this month, on September 30. The company released some teaser imagery for the show, which appeared to include hints at Kindle, Echo, and Fire TV hardware. According to Roettgers’ sources, an official announcement could happen at this event.
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Sounds Nerdy Insights
- What’s interesting here is how nonchalantly Amazon dropped this info. It’s notably, like they were trying to keep it hush-hush but then accidentally spilled the beans!
- With the Vega OS conflicting with their upcoming high-end tablet that’s full Android, it's sort of a bold move. Are they betting that consumers will buy into this new system?
- Personally, I gotta wonder about the user experience. What features do they think would make Vega more appealing than Android? It could be a tough sell if they just mimic what already works well.
- The timing of this leak might not be as coincidental as it seems. Announcing automagically at their event could either bolster excitement or raise eyebrows among potential users.
- Adding exclusives like a dedicated Prime Video app might sweeten the deal, but will existing Fire TV users stick around or jump ship to other platforms instead?
- Lastly, I can’t help but think about adoption barriers here. Everyone has gotten pretty cozy with Android—are consumers ready to dive into something fresh? There are perks and drawbacks to consider before jumping on board.
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