08-05-2017 22:46 via theverge.com

Amazon’s touchscreen Echo with video calling could be announced tomorrow

The new Amazon Echo, now with a 7-inch touchscreen, could be officially announced as early as tomorrow morning according to The Wall Street Journal. The device will support video calling as its new marquee feature in addition to Alexa’s current plethora of “skills” and compatibility with smart home gadgets and popular services. It will also be able to place phone calls in a manner similar to Microsoft’s Skype.
The Journal believes that Amazon will price its latest Echo at
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