Fire tablets, on the other hand, are tightly integrated with Amazon services like Kindle, Prime Video, Prime Music, and Alexa. They come pre-set up with these services, making them a great choice ...

Amazon has added Alexa, the cloud-based voice service, for the first time to its Fire tablet, allowing users to play music and launch games and audiobooks by voice activation.

Since launching in 2014, Alexa has grown far beyond its original role as a simple voice assistant for music and reminders.