Amazon has not officially announced any plans to move away from Android. However, insider information and job listings suggest that the company has been working on a Linux-based system called Vega OS. It is expected to be compatible with a wide range of Amazon hardware, particularly under the Fire TV brand.

It is not confirmed whether the new OS v1.1 update is based on Linux or still on the Android kernel. There are no significant changes to the user interface after the update. This is similar to when Google replaced the Linux-based Cast OS with the new Fuschia OS on its Nest Hub smart display in 2021. There were minimal changes to the user interface, with some speed improvements in tasks like wireless casting.

Amazon is planning to implement Vega OS on various devices, from smart home products to automobile-focused gadgets. This move allows Amazon to have full control over the software ecosystem for its devices. Additionally, Vega OS could potentially enable the company to integrate more advertisements and attract more device manufacturers.