[ad_1] We’ve asked Google for comment. However, it doesn’t appear to be treating the peeling backs as a recurring problem. Another Reddit user reported having to negotiate with Google to get their phone fixed under warranty. It’s not certain how widespread the problem is, but the timing is less than ideal. Google appears close to […]
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Google brings personal safety and battery updates to Pixels
[ad_1] Google is also adding a Safety Check tool that lets you schedule a check-in from the app at a later time. So say you’re attending a peaceful protest (or a solo hike or run) — you can set a check for three hours later. If you don’t respond at the scheduled time, the app […]
The best deals we found this week: the iPad, Google Nest WiFi and more
[ad_1] Buy 10.2-inch iPad at Amazon – $300 Garmin Forerunner 35 Garmin You can still get Garmin’s Forerunner 35 GPS watch for only $90 at Best Buy and Amazon. Normally priced at $120, it’s a solid entry-level GPS watch that will be useful for new and seasoned runners alike. In addition to onboard GPS, it […]
After Math: What to spend your stimulus check on
[ad_1] Arturia Still have a third of your stimulus check burning a hole in your pocket along with a burning desire to make your neighbors’ quarantines just a little bit worse? Then the KeyStep Pro is the MIDI controller for you. Go ahead, let your synth flag fly and “entertain” the entire neighborhood! Engadget Best […]
The best deals we found this week
[ad_1] The new handset keeps many of the things that people loved about the previous iPhone SE, in particular a 4.7-inch Retina display and a physical home button with Touch ID. But Apple brought over a lot of new things from more advanced iPhones as well, including wireless charging, a water- and dust-resistant design and the […]
Google Pixel 4 drops to $449 at Best Buy
[ad_1] Google’s Pixel 4 is already seeing the kind of steep discounts you’d normally expect toward the end of a smartphone’s lifecycle. Best Buy is selling the flagship phone for $450 with same-day activation, or a sizeable $350 off the usual price. The larger Pixel 4 XL, meanwhile, has dropped a similar amount to $550. […]
Pixel 4 adds an ‘eyes open’ check for using face unlock
[ad_1] It took several months, but you can finally enable face unlock on your Pixel 4 without worrying that someone will access your phone while you’re sleeping. Google has rolled out an April security update that adds the promised “require eyes to be open” optional setting. Enable it in the Face Unlock menu and you’ll […]
Google explains the complex tech behind the Pixel 4’s gesture radar
[ad_1] Soli’s short-range radar can essentially do two things: detect your presence to prepare the screen for face unlock, and read swiping or tapping gestures performed in the air above the phone. However, in order to make the antennae small enough for a smartphone, the radar is geared to detect motion rather than shapes. That […]
Yahoo launches its own unlimited data plan for $40 a month
[ad_1] The service will use Verizon‘s network (Verizon is the parent company of both Yahoo and Engadget, but that has no bearing on this report), and comes with the usual “unlimited” caveats. Times of high congestion will result in a slower connection, and tethering is limited to 5Mbits, with one tethered device permitted at time. […]
Amazon is selling the Pixel 4 at its lowest price ever
[ad_1] If you want the bigger Pixel 4 XL, your best bet is to go for the 128GB Just Black Model. It’s currently 25 percent off, making it $750 instead of $999. You can buy the normally less expensive 64GB model, but even with 10 and 11 percent discounts, both the Just Black and Clearly […]