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 paid-off 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 the Beats Studio Buds Plus are on sale for less than $100, a 41 percent discount, in time for Presidents Day. The outlet also published a Valentine's Day gift guide with 32 gift ideas, moving away from the "twee" traditions of the holiday. The Verge's Sheena Vasani and Brandon Widder noted that deals have been scarce since the holidays, but February has brought a resurgence of discounts.
Meanwhile, Ars Technica reported that Verizon introduced a new hurdle for customers looking to unlock their phones after paying off device installment plans. The new policy requires a 35-day waiting period after online, in-app, or over-the-phone payments. To get an immediate unlock, customers apparently must pay off their device plan at a Verizon corporate store.
In other tech news, Ars Technica also announced the first Android 17 beta is available on Pixel devices. The release was initially canceled, but it is now available for testing. Google is expected to announce more feature changes for Android 17 in the coming months. The initial release focuses on testing system and API changes, including expanded support for adaptive apps.
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