The e-commerce giant Amazon is immersed in an ambitious project to develop its own operating system, Vega. The goal is to replace the current version of Fire OS, which is based on Android. According to journalist Janko Roettgers, the company founded by Jeff Bezos has been considering the possibility of abandoning Android for more than five years, and the creation of this new operating system would be the definitive step in this strategy.
Vega is in the final phase of development and is expected to debut with the next generation of Fire TV in 2024. Based on Linux, this operating system takes an innovative approach to using web applications. The intention is to make it easier for developers to create apps that can run not only on Amazon devices, but also on iOS and Android platforms.
Sources close to the project reveal that hundreds of people from Amazon's software and devices group are involved in the development of Vega. Among them is Zibi Braniecki, a former Mozilla employee, who has been working on this project since early 2022. Although most of the work is reported to be completed, Amazon faces the challenge of persuading third-party developers to adopt this. new operating system.
The transition to Vega could have implications for end users. Currently, Fire OS, being based on Android, allows the installation of external applications, offering users additional flexibility and options. However, with Amazon's independence from Android, there is a chance that this flexibility could be limited, raising questions about the direct impact on the user experience.
Beyond consumer devices, there is speculation that Amazon has plans to implement Vega in vehicle infotainment systems. This would not only expand Amazon's presence across various devices, but would also open up new revenue opportunities for the company.
Amazon's transition to Vega comes at a time when the technology industry is undergoing constant evolution. Competition in the operating systems market is intense, and the strategic decisions of large companies, such as Amazon, have a significant impact on the way we interact with technology on a day-to-day basis.
