Amazon's Echo Dot is one of the most accessible smart speakers on the market, and now it's getting even better. At the company's secret event at its HQ in Seattle, Amazon unveiled its third-generation Dot.
The new Dot has a similar footprint compared to the second-gen model but now features a fabric design that looks a lot homier than the hard plastic that was used before. It honestly looks like the love child of an Echo Dot and Google Home Mini, and to be honest, we're not complaining about that at all.
One area where the Home Mini easily outperformed the second-gen Dot is in sound quality, but with gen-three, that's something Amazon's hoping to change. The new Echo Dot boasts a 1.6-inch driver and is rated to be 70% louder than the previous model with much clearer audio.
You can purchase the Echo Dot starting today for $49.99.
Have you listened to this week's Android Central Podcast?
Every week, the Android Central Podcast brings you the latest tech news, analysis and hot takes, with familiar co-hosts and special guests.
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.
LG Stylo 6 review: A stylish stylus for the rest of us
The LG Stylo line has been around for several years now, offering a lower-priced option to more premium stylus-equipped phones like the Samsung Galaxy Note series. We spent a few weeks with the LG Stylo 6, and think that despite some significant shortcomings, it just might be the right phone, at the right price, for the right consumer.
These are the best games for your Android phone
We're rounding up the best games, free and premium, you should be playing today.
What case do you have for your Galaxy Note 20?
You can get a bunch of great cases for the Galaxy Note 20, but which ones are the best? Here's what our AC forum members think.
Add some flair to your Echo Dot with these cases and skins
If you're bored with the way your Echo Dot looks, there are plenty of options to dress it up. From cases, to covers, to skins, here are some of our favorite ways to add some flair to each version of Amazon's popular Echo Dot.