Cyber Monday offers significant discounts on a range of electronics, focusing on smartphones, tablets, and accessories. Notable deals include the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip6, both under $1,000, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, nearly $500 off. Motorola's razr+ and Edge+ (2023) models offer competitive features at reduced prices. Samsung's FE lineup, including the Galaxy S24 FE and tablets, is also discounted. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and Google Pixel Tablet present attractive options for tablet buyers. PlayStation 5 slim and VR bundles are available at reduced prices.
Cyber Monday offers significant discounts on unlocked 2024 phones from major brands like Apple, Samsung, and Google, available at retailers like Best Buy and Amazon. These deals, which don't require trade-ins or new contracts, include savings of up to $600 on models such as the iPhone 15 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Google Pixel 9 Pro. The sales are ideal for online shopping, with updates throughout Cyber Week to ensure the best deals are accessible.
Google's Pixel Weather app for Pixel phones is introducing an immersive vibrations feature that syncs with weather conditions and animations, providing haptic feedback and audio effects. This feature, available in the app version 1.0.20240910.678970266.release, allows users to experience vibrations corresponding to various weather patterns like rain and snow. The rollout is gradual, and users can enable or disable it as desired. The impact on battery life is still uncertain.
Google has released the January 2024 security patch for Pixel devices, addressing a Camera app crash issue and display flickering on the Pixel 8 series. The update, with versions UQ1A.240105.002 and UQ1A.240105.004, also includes fixes for high-level vulnerabilities in the system and framework, as well as specific issues on the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold. Users with Verizon will have a slightly different version, UQ1A.240105.004.A1. The patch follows December's update, which also aimed to improve Camera app stability and battery drain problems. Additionally, Android version 14 QPR2 Beta 2 was released in December, previewing features like a new "Internet" panel for Pixel devices.
Google has begun rolling out the January 2024 Android security patch for Pixel devices, including smartphones and the Pixel Tablet. The update primarily addresses bug fixes, such as camera crashes, video playback issues, setup wizard exit problems, and wallpaper display errors. The rollout is phased and varies by device and carrier, with manual and OTA updates available through provided links.
Google has released the Android 14 January security patch for its Pixel devices, addressing 11 security issues for the 2024-01-01 patch and 48 for the 2024-01-05 patch, with severity ranging from moderate to critical. The update includes specific camera and UI fixes for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro models. Factory images and OTA updates are available for a range of Pixel devices, including the 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, and 8 Pro, with separate builds for Verizon customers.
The January 2024 update for Google Pixel devices has been released, focusing on bug fixes following the significant Feature Drop in December. This update is available for a range of Pixel models, from the Pixel 5a to the Pixel 8 Pro, including the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet. Users can expect the over-the-air update to be pushed soon, but manual updates can be done through provided factory images and OTA files. The next major update is anticipated to be Android 14 QPR2 in March.
Google has rolled out a new unified settings page for the At a Glance feature on Pixel devices, consolidating all toggles and settings into one location. This update simplifies access to the feature's 19 options, such as weather, ridesharing, and safety check, among others. The update also notes the removal of the Bedtime feature and the potential future rollout of shopping list and Google Pay rewards card integration when in supported stores.
The Google Pixel series emerged as a significant victor in JerryRigEverything's Smartphone Durability Awards of 2023, with the Pixel 7a being named the Most Durable Smartphone due to its plastic build, and the Pixel 8 Pro (Fairphone 5 in the US) winning Most Repairable Smartphone of the Year. The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate was recognized for innovation but also noted as fragile and difficult to repair. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 was awarded Most Repairable Foldable Smartphone. The Pixel Fold, however, was deemed the Least Durable Mobile Device of the Year.
As New Year's Eve approaches, major discounts on tech products are available across various price ranges. Shoppers can find deals under $300, such as $100 off the Moto G Power 5G and 41% off Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro earbuds. For under $500, there are savings like $200 off the Galaxy Tab S8 and 42% off the Motorola Edge. High-end deals over $500 include the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for $619.99 with an accessory and a 46% discount on the Google Pixel 7 Pro. These offers are organized into pricing categories to help consumers find the best deals for their budgets.
