A report indicates that Amazon is abandoning its proprietary tablet software in favor of Android. This change could start impacting Fire tablets next year.

Amazon's next Fire tablet will have an Android operating system, according to reports. The higher-end tablet will also have a bigger price tag.

Amazon is reportedly thinking about dumping its Fire OS and moving to a more standard version of Android on its popular Fire tablets.

The next Fire tablet is due next year, meaning we could see an Android-powered, more expensive Fire tablet very soon. If you enjoyed this story, be sure to follow Mashable on MSN.

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The Fire HD 10 tablet is our favorite Amazon Fire tablet currently on the market, and right now you can pick it up at a hefty discount.

Amazon is plotting a big change to its Fire tablet lineup following years of escalating gripes from consumers and app developers over the company's homegrown operating system.

Amazon could be on the verge of making a huge change to its popular Fire tablet lineup.

The first Fire tablet to run Android will arrive next year, and will cost $400, which is a much higher price point than what we're used to seeing Fire tablets go for.

Amazon is plotting a big change to its Fire tablet lineup following years of escalating gripes from consumers and app developers over the company’s homegrown operating system.

The 64GB, ad-supported version of the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale with a 44% discount, which brings its price down to just $100.