This is what Amazon's first smartphone looks like

This is what Amazon's first smartphone looks like

After entering the tablet and set-top TV markets, Amazon is on to an even bigger tech feat: releasing its own smartphone.

Rumors about the Amazon smartphone have been circling for years, and Amazon is finally setting the record straight. At a "device unveiling" event in Seattle this afternoon, Amazon released details about its upcoming smartphone.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.