Presidents Day brought significant deals on tech gadgets, while other news included Verizon's new phone unlocking policy, Amazon's cancellation of a Ring partnership, and the release of the first Android 17 beta. The Beats Studio Buds Plus were on sale for less than $100, representing a 41 percent discount, according to The Verge.
The Verge also reported that a wide range of discounts were available on earbuds, speakers, TVs, and smart home tech for Presidents Day. The deals were a welcome return after a slow period following the holidays, according to the publication.
In other news, Verizon implemented a new policy impacting customers seeking to unlock their phones after paying off device installment plans. Ars Technica reported that a 35-day waiting period was imposed for unlocks initiated online, through the Verizon app, or at authorized retailers. Immediate unlocking reportedly required paying off the device plan at a Verizon corporate store.
Amazon and Flock Safety ended their partnership after a Super Bowl ad for Ring cameras sparked outrage. The ad, which was intended to be heartwarming, was perceived as disturbing and dystopian, according to Ars Technica. The ad introduced a "Search Party" feature for Ring cameras to locate missing pets.
Finally, the first Android 17 beta became available on Pixel devices. Ars Technica noted that the initial release, which was delayed, was primarily focused on testing system and API changes. Google was expected to provide more details about feature changes in the coming months.
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