The Kindle Fire 2 release date is expected to be today, according to rumors. Amazon has yet to confirm any details about the predicted tablet that will stir competition in the tablet market. While the Kindle Fire 2 release date is forthcoming, many other gadgets from tech titans can also expect releases this season. Apple's iPhone 5, Microsoft's Windows 8 & Surface tablet, and Nintendo's Wii U video game are must-haves for this season. However, the Kindle Fire 2 is reportedly designed to go head to head with Google's Nexus 7 tablet with it's 7 inch model.