Amazon’s new Kids Tablets let parents manage access to the Google Play store
Amazon is launching new kid-focused tablets that run Android with Google Play access while offering parents granular control over content and screen time. The devices feature durable designs and include a subscription to Amazon Kids Plus, which now features an AI-powered story creation tool.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing trend of tech companies balancing open-platform access with parental safety and AI-integrated educational features.
Alongside its new collection of Alexa Tablets that run Android with full access to the Google Play store, Amazon is introducing kid versions with similar functionality but the ability for parents to limit what software and content they have access to. The Amazon Kids Tablets also come with two different styles of colorful cases featuring characters from Paw Patrol, Barbie, and SpongeBob: a thicker more protective option for pre-kindergarten children, and a thinner one for kids aged six and up.
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