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Alexa is already in the app store. What's the story?

Does the Alexa app actually let you use voice to ask questions and issue commands, or is it just an app to configure your Alexa devices?

Oh. It's a companion app. I didn't check closely enough. I only checked to see if there was an Alexa app.

When I read the announcement the thing I really wondered was: If Amazon has an Android port for Alexa, what's the motivation for making an exclusive deal with Pebble? Why is that preferable to offering it on the app store to everyone?

Thank you! People all caught up in the buzz.

Granted, I'll participate in the Kickstarter, but this isn't truly news once you realize Core will be running Android. I don't think that is common knowledge.

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