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. Additionally, The Verge highlighted a sale on Beats Studio Buds Plus, offering them for less than $100, a 41 percent discount.
Meanwhile, Ars Technica reported on a new policy from Verizon that impacts customers looking to unlock their phones after paying off device installment plans. The new policy imposes a 35-day waiting period for unlocking phones when payments are made online, through the Verizon app, over the phone, or at authorized retailers. To get an immediate unlock, customers reportedly need to pay off the device plan at a Verizon corporate store.
In other tech news, Ars Technica also announced the release of the first Android 17 beta for Pixel devices. Although the initial rollout was canceled, the beta is now available for testing. The primary focus of this initial release is to test system and API changes, with expanded support for adaptive apps being one of the biggest changes. Google is expected to provide more details about feature changes for Android 17 in the coming months.
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