Presidents Day and Valentine's Day have spurred a wave of deals on tech gadgets, while Verizon implemented a new roadblock for customers seeking to unlock their phones, and the first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices. According to The Verge, consumers can find significant discounts on a variety of items, including earbuds, speakers, TVs, and smart home technology.
The Verge reported that deals have been scarce since the holidays, but February brought a resurgence of discounts, particularly due to Valentine's Day, the Super Bowl, and Presidents Day. The outlet also published a Valentine's Day gift guide with 32 gift ideas for partners.
Specifically, The Verge highlighted a sale on Beats Studio Buds Plus, which are available for 41 percent off for Presidents Day. Sheena Vasani of The Verge noted that these earbuds are a "nice middle ground" for those who appreciate the functionality of AirPods but desire more color and flexibility.
In other tech news, Ars Technica reported that Verizon introduced a new hurdle for customers wanting to unlock their phones after paying off device installment plans. The new policy requires a 35-day waiting period after online, in-app, or phone payments. Immediate unlocking is only available when paying off the device plan at a Verizon corporate store.
Furthermore, Ars Technica announced the release of the first Android 17 beta for Pixel devices. Although a previous rollout was canceled, the beta is now available for testing. Google has not yet detailed the feature changes for Android 17, but the initial release focuses on system and API changes, including expanded support for adaptive apps.
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