The thing you should know about Fire tablets is that they aren’t typical Android devices – you’ll need to sideload the Google Play Store, for example, if you want to use Google apps. It’s also helpful for getting the weather forecast, the latest sports scores or answers to random trivia questions. Like other Amazon products, the Fire 7 features hands-free Alexa, which makes controlling my smart home devices easier. It makes sense that Amazon would push its own services, but it’s still annoying. Plus, you won’t see recommendations for shows and content that’s not on Amazon – no Netflix suggestions, for example. Of course, the caveat is that you won’t be able to delete Amazon-related apps like Kindle, Goodreads and Prime Video. As soon as I logged in, all of my favorite Amazon content showed up on the home screen, like TV shows on Prime Video, personalized recommendations on Kindle Unlimited, suggested Audible books based on my purchases and more. If you’re an Amazon die-hard, however, you’ll benefit from Fire OS. Instead of the native version of Gmail or YouTube, for example, I had to use inferior third-party apps that just didn’t look or feel as intuitive. As someone who relies a lot on Google apps, I was frustrated by this.
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Like all other Fire tablets, it runs Amazon’s proprietary skin that forced me to use Amazon-approved apps rather than ones from the Google Play Store. The Fire 7 comes with Fire OS 8, which adds Android 11 features like a system-wide dark theme. It comes with a 5W charger, which took around four hours to top up the battery. I should note, however, that the Fire 7 doesn’t offer wireless or fast-charging. After several days of occasional use (an hour or so a day for a week), the Fire 7 still has around 48 percent battery. I mostly used it to watch Prime videos, read books on the Kindle app, check Instagram and Twitter, and play a few rounds of Candy Crush Saga.
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In the usual battery test we run for Android devices (where we play a locally stored video on loop), the Fire 7 lasted for close to 15 hours. Amazon says it should last up to 10 hours on a charge, but of course that depends on how you use it. My favorite thing about the new Fire 7 is its long battery life. It can handle basic tasks like checking email, but the Fire 7 won’t be as fast as modern smartphones. I experienced some lag when switching apps and scrolling through Instagram, for example. Navigating the Fire OS interface feels smooth for the most part, but it’s still sluggish at times. Though the new Fire 7 has more RAM and a quad-core 2.0GHz processor, don’t expect lightning-fast performance. Engadget Meh performance, but solid battery life
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