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There's a lot of great stuff to say about the Samsung Galaxy Note20. It's got great performance, a decent camera, the S Pen — unfortunately, what it doesn't have is a great price, still sitting at $1,000 MSRP. If you're looking for the flagship experience at a discount, Microsoft has the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note20 listed on sale for just $800 ($200 off) on eBay.
OnePlus is bringing another of its apps to the Play Store for faster updates
You'll finally be able to copy OTPs from notifications
OnePlus has added a number of its native apps to the Play Store lately, teasing new looks in line with its OxygenOS 11 redesign. Big focuses for the overhaul so far have included reachability and convenience, and OnePlus Messages is no exception. OnePlus has finally added its messaging app to the Play Store in preparation for faster updates, and it looks like the first one will come with some nice new features.
Google makes local shopping easier with new features
Limit your browsing time with the Nearby filter
We're all looking for ways to stay safe while we're out and about these days. You're masked up, you've got your sanitizer, and you're in and out of the store as quick as you can be. Wouldn't it be better if you could do it even faster, though? In another update to its Shopping tab, Google has introduced some safety-geared features to help you do just that.
Snag Anker's Soundcore Spirit Pro Bluetooth earbuds for just $22 ($17 off) at Amazon
Drown out the background noise on the cheap
Whether you're out trying to shave off that quarantine weight or at home cozying up with a good book, you probably want some headphones to fend off distractions and keep you in the zone — you need to concentrate and you need a solution at a decent price. Anker has an offering for you, with its Soundcore Spirit Pro Bluetooth earbuds at just $22 ($17 off) at Amazon.With IP68 water and dust resistance, you won't have to worry about sweat while you're out for your jog — or reading, I don't judge. You won't have to worry about dropping your buds down the couch, either, with included shirt and cable clips. Anker also promises 10 hours of playtime, so you should be set for the duration of your listening session. The earbuds also offer dual EQ modes and noise isolation, to help you drown out unwanted noise.
YouTube is exploding as a streaming platform, but that doesn't always make it easy to know when your favorite channels will be live. You often have to scroll through your front page or subscriptions to see who's currently streaming — never mind who's planning to stream. YouTube is constantly trying out new features to improve the user experience, and its latest test involves a new section in the subscriptions tab, to make it easier to find upcoming live content and Premieres.
Facebook Messenger's Watch Together will let you — do we really need to spell this out?
Watch your friends cry at puppy videos in real time
We're all trying to feel more connected online these days — the loneliness is strong. Sometimes the group chats and video calls aren't enough, and you wish you could just sit back and watch videos with your friends. Luckily for you, Facebook is continuing its trend of personal connection updates with the launch of Watch Together, a feature that will allow you to view videos simultaneously with a group.
Get a wireless security camera for just $60 ($20 off) on Woot today
Keep a 350-degree eye on your home
Whether you travel often, work late, or just want to keep an eye on your home, chances are you've checked out a number of smart security cameras. Some home security options can get pretty expensive — if you're on the lookout for an affordable security camera, Woot is offering the Zmodo Pivot Cloud for just ($20 off).
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active2 gets even better with new fitness and UX updates
Become a better athlete while you respond to cute animal pics
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active2 has had several helpful features added over the past months. Oftentimes these features launch first in Korea, but not today — Samsung has introduced a host of new health, fitness, and convenience features for the Galaxy Watch Active2, available right here in the US of A.
Try out Android 11 for yourself by picking up a Pixel 3a XL for just $300 at Woot
A lot of phone for a little price
Android 11 is here, and we're sure you want to try it out — the only issue is it being limited to the Pixel series and a few beta releases right now. What if you don't have one of those? Well, if the Pixel 4a is still out of your price range, or you're looking for a phone with a bigger screen, you're in luck: Woot has the Pixel 3a XL on sale for just 0.
Amazon's Kindle app finally allows you to permanently delete titles from your library
Clean up your collection right from your phone
If you use Kindle, you've probably got a few unwanted or embarrassing books floating around — it's okay, we all do. Previously, if you wanted to get rid of those unwanted titles, you'd have to go through a convoluted method on Amazon's site to remove them. Now, it's as easy as a long press and a confirmation, right in the app.
Grab a 20,100 mAh RAVPower battery bank for just $27 ($13 off) at Amazon
The bank supports 45W USB-PD output
Sometimes your phone can't make it through the day — whether you're streaming audio to Bluetooth headphones or binging YouTube videos to distract yourself, your battery just doesn't cut it. If you're looking for a portable charging solution, you're in luck: This RAVPower battery bank is on sale for just $27 ($13 off) at Amazon.RAVPower claims its bank charges USB-C devices super quickly with its 45W output. The device also has dual charging ports, one USB-A, and one USB-C, to allow you to charge two devices at once. With a respectable 20,100 mAh capacity, you should be able to grab up to four charges from the bank, depending on your device. You'll be ready to go fast, too, as the company promises a 3.5-hour recharge time for its bank via USB-C.
Snag a dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra for $930 on eBay
$370 less than the US model — with some caveats
If you've seen our review of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, you know it's slick. You also know it's expensive — a $1300 price tag can be a hard pill to swallow. Luckily, eBay seller sobeonline1 has listed the international, dual-SIM, 256 GB model of the Note20 Ultra for 0 — $370 off the price of the single-SIM, 128 GB US model.
Facebook expands photo and video export with Dropbox support
The new connectivity extends to Koofr cloud storage, as well
Earlier this year, Facebook introduced worldwide a tool for users to export uploaded pictures and video to Google Photos. This was all well and good, but if you preferred to keep your photos elsewhere, you were stuck manually adding them to your favorite service. Today, Facebook announced integration with both Dropbox and Koofr, allowing you to export your photos and videos to the services with just a few clicks.
It's still New Year's resolution time (right?), and that means plenty of us are trying to keep an eye on our fitness goals. If you've been hitting the gym, though, you know it can get grunty in there. Luckily, Samsung has a deal to help drown out the gym noise and track your hard work in the process: pick up a Galaxy Fit along with a pair of Galaxy Buds in Aura Glow Silver for a crazily low 0 ( off).
There's been a ton of buzz around Motorola's reimagining of the iconic Razr — so much so that they had to push back the initial pre-order and release dates to meet demand. Luckily, it seems that Motorola is holding to their promise of a short delay, as they've announced the new availability dates for the Razr today: pre-orders will begin January 26th with phones becoming available on February 6th.
It can be difficult to get premium sound without paying a premium price — if you're not shelling out the big bucks, things can sound tinny and thin. If you're on the hunt for a great speaker at a great price, you're in luck: Logitech's Ultimate Ears BLAST is on sale at Amazon for $60 ($20 off).The BLAST offers 360-degree sound projection and exceptionally clear quality, all while being absurdly loud, likely louder than you'll ever need it to be. It also sports IP67 water resistance, if you'd like to have an ear-crushing pool party. Ultimate Ears also claims the speaker will play for 12 hours on a charge and has a Bluetooth range of 150 feet.
Alpine has returned to CES to expand the breadth (and width, and height) of its Halo line of Android Auto-compatible, digital head units. Expanding on its previous 9-inch models, the iLX-F411 features a massive 11-inch screen — seems pretty wild, but luckily the Halo line features a Tesla-like "floating" display and installs via a single DIN slot to save dash real-estate.
With people losing trust in some of their security solutions, it's been nice to see new options crop up at CES this year. Home security conglomerate Hampton already announced a series of new smart locks this week, but it wasn't done there — coming to the company's Array line are a new video doorbell and garage door opener.
DIY home security options abound at CES 2020, and that might be a boon, considering the bad PR some brands have been incurring. If you're on the lookout for a trusty, versatile home security solution, Abode has announced the Outdoor/Indoor Smart Camera.
Winter is here in the northern hemisphere and you might be looking for ways to cozy up your home. Smart lighting can certainly brighten things up, but the price to get started sometimes feels prohibitive. Luckily enough, you can grab a Google Smart Light Starter Kit, as well as an additional GE C-Life smart bulb, for just $29 ($39 off) at Kohls.