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Demos Parneros, president of U.S. retail for the chain, told Reuters that Amazon is making the new models to help sell digital products like MP3s, TV shows, apps and games now that physical versions of those products are starting to decline in sales. Parneros did not say when the new products would hit shelves. Reps from Amazon could not be reached for comment.
The report comes as rumors are buzzing about Amazon's next tablet release. An AllThingsD report earlier this month predicted Amazon would release a thinner and lighter Kindle Fire 2 some time before September. Meanwhile, BGR reported that Amazon was planning two Kindle Fires -- a 7-inch version called "Coyote" and a 10-inch "Hollywood" tablet. The Coyote, BGR says, has a dual-core processor just like the current Kindle Fire, while the Hollywood is said to pack a more powerful quad-core processor. A larger Kindle Fire would presumably offset Apple's rumored release of a smaller iPad, which would vie with the current Kindle Fire.
Another persistent rumor is that Amazon will release an Android-based smartphone. The company may give more clues about its tablet strategy on Thursday, when it announces its second-quarter earnings.