Amazon appears to confirm an ongoing transition from the Android platform to its own operating platform called “VegaOS” for its Fire TV devices, as revealed by a recent job listing that was later removed.

Development on VegaOS The VegaOS platform will be based on React Native and will require the building of new apps.

This indicates a significant shift in the development and architecture of apps for Amazon devices, moving from an open-source version of Android without Google apps and services to a completely proprietary platform.

Amazon Previous and Future Plans

Already last year, it was noticed that one of Amazon’s smart displays had abandoned its previous, lesser-known Android base in favor of this new platform.

Although it is not yet clear when the complete transition will take place, it is evident that Amazon is investing resources in this behind-the-scenes change.

Implications for Developers and Users This change will require developers to adapt to new tools and development methods, while users may see an evolution in the user experience of Fire TV devices, with new features and perhaps a refreshed app ecosystem. Check out the offers on Amazon.