Presidents Day and Valentine's Day have spurred a flurry of deals on tech gadgets, while Verizon implemented a new roadblock for customers seeking to unlock their phones. Meanwhile, Google released the first Android 17 beta for Pixel devices.
According to The Verge, consumers could find significant discounts on a variety of tech products. Sheena Vasani and Brandon Widder at The Verge reported that the biggest discounts were on earbuds, speakers, TVs, smart home tech, and other gadgets. The deals were in response to Presidents Day, Valentine's Day, and the Super Bowl. The Verge also published a Valentine's Day gift guide, featuring 32 gift ideas.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus were on sale for less than $100 for Presidents Day, according to The Verge. Sheena Vasani noted that the earbuds were available at a 41 percent discount.
In other tech news, Verizon introduced a new policy affecting customers who wanted to unlock their phones after paying off device installment plans early. Ars Technica reported that the new policy imposed a 35-day waiting period for unlocking a phone after an online, in-app, or over-the-phone payment. Payments made at Verizon Authorized Retailers also triggered the waiting period. The only way to get an immediate unlock was to pay off the device plan at a Verizon corporate store.
Also, the first Android 17 beta was released for Pixel devices. Ars Technica reported that the release was initially canceled but was later made available. The beta aimed to test system and API changes, with expanded support for adaptive apps being one of the biggest changes. Google was expected to share more about feature changes for Android 17 in the coming months.
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