Amazon kills Fire Stick sideloading — apparently, malware and piracy are to blame

Amazon explains why it made the switch from Fire OS to Vega OS on its streaming devices.

Amazon blames piracy apps with malware for killing new Fire Stick sideloading

Amazon is blaming the threat of malware for its decision to stop releasing new Fire Sticks that support sideloading apps from ...

Amazon’s new Fire Sticks are turning sideloading into a thing of the past

Amazon's Vega OS shift blocks regular Fire Stick sideloading, giving buyers a stricter streaming device that may be safer but leaves less room for outside apps, launchers, and customization.

Amazon's defense of Vega OS still doesn't explain why users should be excited, Fire TV or not

An Amazon exec says Vega OS makes Fire TV faster and safer. For users, it mostly means losing one of the biggest strengths: openness.
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The Fire Stick's Vega OS takes away consumer control but gives back efficiency instead

Losing control, gaining speed ...

There's A Great Reason To Hold On To Your Old Amazon Fire TV Sticks

If you have an old Amazon Fire TV Stick that you've since replaced with newer hardware, there's still good reason not to get ...
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Amazon’s new Fire TV OS streams Android apps on worse hardware for the same price… why?

Earlier this week, Amazon held its annual fall hardware event, unveiling its next-gen lineup of smart speakers, smart displays, and streaming devices. Alongside the launch of a new $40 Fire TV Stick ...

Amazon Practically Gives Away Fire TV Stick 4K Select at 55% Off as Early Prime Day Rolls Out

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is the latest 4K streaming stick in Amazon’s Fire TV lineup. What distinguishes the 4K Select from previous Fire TV models is the new Vega OS, which Amazon built ...

How I turned my old Android phone into a streaming stick for free - in 6 easy steps

How I turned my old Android phone into a streaming stick for free - in 6 easy steps ...