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New Amazon Echo Devices Now Available to Pre-order in the UK

Amazon has unveiled a number of new Amazon Echo and Alexa capable devices, which are available to pre-order now.

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Amazon has introduced to a brand-new line-up of Echo devices, all equipped with more ways to add Alexa into your everyday life.

Pre-orders for these new Echo devices are now live, alongside a new range of Alexa capable tech such as the Ring Smart Camera, and eero mesh Wi-Fi systems.

Release Dates Confirmed

All the New Alexa Features Amazon Announced at Its Echo Event

Among the new line-up of smart speakers is a new Echo Dot with a digital clock on its mesh covering. The new Dot, aptly named Echo Dot with Clock, is available to pre-order for £59.99 and ships on October 16. The standard Amazon Echo has also had an update and a new ‘Twilight Blue Fabric’ colour has been added to its range of designs.

Other notable devices include the Echo Flex, a simple and cheap plug-in capable of running Alexa, a premium Echo Studio smart speaker, an 8-inch Echo Show, and more.

Release Dates To Be Confirmed

Amazon Is Turning Up Alexa's Privacy Settings

Amazon recently acquired the Wi-Fi mesh network creator eero, and an updated version of the Wi-Fi system will be available for £99.99, or £249 for a pack of three. These routers can be controlled through a dedicated app, and are tipped for a release later in 2019.

Amazon is also dipping a toe into the wireless earphone market, with the Echo Buds. Designed as an easy way to access Alexa hands-free and on-the-go, each earbud is equipped with dedicated microphones designed to hear you in everyday situations.

Although these products currently don't have a confirmed released date, each is expected to ship in 2019, and you can register your interest today with Amazon.

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