They could be useful new ways to interact with the revamped, AI-powered Alexa. They could be useful new ways to interact with the revamped, AI-powered Alexa. Jay Peters is a news editor covering ...

Amazon also said it created a new Alexa app to go with the new assistant. Alexa Plus will work on “almost every” Alexa device released so far, starting with the Echo Show 8, 10, 15 ...

But unlike before, when Alexa was offered for free on any Alexa-enabled devices, customers will have to pay Amazon a monthly fee of $19.99 for the revamped voice assistant, which it calls “Alexa+”.

The news includes the announcement that a new app for Alexa+ is coming to iPhone and Android, and Alexa.com will be updated and serve as the home on the web for Alexa+. Amazon also emphasizes that ...