A new Kindle Fire 2 release date rumor indicates that Amazon could have more than just a new tablet or ereader up its sleeve next month. The latest speculation considers that the company may also bring its first ever smartphone out in addition to its brand new Fire tablet.
Just a day or so ago, an Amazon Kindle rumor came about via news reports, announcing the company’s upcoming press event. Invitations were sent out with very little details given as to what the event would cover. Instead they just asked media to “please join us for an Amazon Press Conference.” Most people believe this is when the new Kindle Fire 2 will be introduced, and possibly some more Kindle ereaders as well. Now a report from The Telegraph of the UK is saying Amazon may also launch its first phone at the major press event. The website reported on Friday: “Industry insiders have been speculating that the company’s first ever mobile phone could be unveiled in a bid to take on Apple’s hugely popular iPhone. However, it has also been speculated that Amazon will unveil the second generation of its tablet, the Kindle Fire 2.” This is definitely an interesting development, but would Amazon really want to bring a smartphone out just a week before the rumored Apple iPhone 5 release date might be announced? It might give those who aren’t Apple fans something to buy, but more than anything it would probably get overshadowed. It seems the smart money, and smarter move, is for Amazon to unveil new tablets and readers to rival the Google Nexus 7 and upcoming iPads. Otherwise they will be entering into a fierce territory which Apple is destined to win with its highly-anticipated smartphone. (Image Source: Amazon.com)