Google is expected to launch a cheaper version of the Pixel 3 soon, the Pixel 3 Lite that we’ve seen featured in several leaks including an actual review of a prototype unit. But the most exciting Pixel phone of the year will be the Pixel 4, which is probably going to launch In October just like every Pixel model so far. That means it’s too early for Pixel 4 leaks, although we do have an early benchmark for a mysterious Google device running Android Q on what could very well be the Snapdragon 855 processor.

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Mysterious Google device spotted running Android Q, but is it the Pixel 4? originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 at 09:11:28 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wi-Fi smart plugs are fantastic because they add “smart” features to “dumb” devices. For example, you can plug in a fan, lamp, or even a space heater and then use an app on your phone or even your voice with Alexa to turn the device on and off. These great little gadgets typically cost between $20 and $30 each, but sales bring them down around $15 or maybe a little less… usually. There’s a sale running right now on Amazon that gets you a 4-pack of Teckin WiFi Smart Outlets for just $28.79 when you use the coupon code N6ET5WZ5 at checkout. That’s $7.19 each, and we’ve never seen a deal with pricing anywhere close!

Smart Outlet Works with Google Assistant IFTTT for Voice Control, Teckin Mini Smart Plug Wifi S…: $28.79 (use code N6ET5WZ5)

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• REMOTE CONTROL—- Control your electrical items via your phone whenever and wherever you are after downloading the FREE APP Smart Life as long as there is a network. Ideal for someone who can not move around very well and needs easy access to turn on/off a device.
• VOICE CONTROL—-Compatible with Amazon alexa, Google home assistant and IFTTT, control your home appliances with the smart plug by simply giving voice commands to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. No Hub Required, the smart plug SP10 works with any Wi-Fi router without the need for a separate hub or paid subscription service.
• SCHEDULE & TIMER—- Get ready to have a smart home and create customized schedule to automatically turn on and off any home Electronics or appliances such as lamps, Christmas Lighting, coffee maker, etc
• SET UP EASILY—- Simply plug TECKIN mini outlet into an electrical outlet, connect a device to the Smart Plug, and wirelessly control your device using a tablet or phone. A secured 2.4GHz WiFi network is required.
• QUALITY GUARANTEED—-The Mini Smart Plug features a sleek new design that is FCC approved product. If you encounter any problem or need support, please feel free to contact us through following E-mail support.us@teckinhome.com or Amazon directly. We offer two years of warranty and replacement services and lifetime technical support services if the plug is defective.

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We’ve never seen Alexa compatible smart plugs on sale for less than they are in this deal originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 at 08:46:53 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just over two weeks ago, we were one of the first news sites to cover the most intriguing smartphone leak we’ve seen in years. An industry insider posted teaser photos of a mysterious handset codenamed “The Waterdrop,” and our interest was piqued. Considering our coverage of that leak drew in more traffic than any other smartphone post we’ve published so far in 2019, our readers’ interest was obviously piqued as well. Details were scarce for the first few days, but it appeared as though a Chinese smartphone maker called Vivo was working on a new handset with an innovative design that was unlike anything we had ever seen before. In fact, it was quickly shaping up to be the most exciting new smartphone design of 2019. Despite the fact that we were learning about the phone for the first time, the insider said that the phone was set to be unveiled on January 24th.

Well, January 24th has come and gone, and The Waterdrop has been unveiled as the new Vivo Apex 2019. Sadly, and despite all of the buzz that the phone drummed up on Thursday, this new phone didn’t even come close to living up to the hype.

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2019’s most ‘exciting’ new smartphone design ended up being flat-out awful originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 at 08:21:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’ve been tossing around the idea of getting the Apple Watch or another smartwatch like Samsung’s Galaxy Watch, we’ve got another option you really need to consider. It’s called the Amazfit Bip Smartwatch by Huami, and it’s better than big-name smartwatches in a bunch of key ways. Unlike the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch, the Bip tracks your heart rate all day long and it has sleep tracking as well. And despite those features and plenty more, you still get up to 30 days of battery life on a single charge. All that for a fraction of the price of smartwatches from big brands — you really can’t go wrong.

Amazfit Bip Smartwatch by Huami with All-Day Heart Rate and Activity Tracking, Sleep Monitoring…: $79.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• Look as Good as You Feel: With a range of colors and options, the Bip is designed to be worn as an extension of your personal style. Weighing only 1.1oz (32g), and with a bright, transflective always-on 1.28″ display, the Bip can be worn all day
• Go the Distance: Use the Amazfit Bip for up to 30 days on a single 2.5-hour charge.
• Don’t Miss a Beat: Optical heart rate monitoring and built-in GPS allow you to accurately track in real-time your steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, and quality of sleep. Special sport modes (running, treadmill, cycling and walking) give you even more detailed insights into your most frequent activities.
• Be in the Know: The perfect companion to keep you organized and productive all day long. Receive one-way notifications for emails, SMS messages, and incoming phone calls (prompting you to take action on your smartphone), as well as alerts for Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Snap, Slack, weather forecasts, and other mobile apps
• Satisfaction Guaranteed: Buy with confidence. Amazfit offers a 30-day refund policy, and 12-month new replacement warranty.

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Before you spend hundreds on an Apple Watch, check out this $80 smartwatch with 30-day battery life originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 at 07:56:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was only a few days ago that we learned that Google Maps would finally show speed limits during navigation, which is a basic feature available on plenty of other competing apps, including Google’s Waze. The same report revealed that speed camera warnings and notifications, a feature that Waze users love, will also be available in Google Maps — soon enough Google confirmed the feature. But it looks like that’s not the only Waze feature coming over to Google Maps, not that we’re surprised. After all, previous leaks did say that Google was working on introducing the incidents reports feature that makes Waze so great.

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Google Maps is getting another cool Waze feature you’ve been dying to use originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 at 07:31:53 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple earlier this week released a new software update for those iOS device users who’re enrolled in its iOS beta program, which is something we’ve come to expect from the iPhone maker. However, the first beta of iOS 12.2 contains a gem that suggests the AirPods 2 release date is getting closer.

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iOS 12.2 beta update suggests AirPods 2 release date might be getting close originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 at 06:50:39 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Huawei is in the news for all the wrong reasons these days, for everything from the arrest of its CFO to US-led opposition to its devices over national security-related fears. Yet despite all that, even with Western governments increasingly banning the company’s devices over Huawei’s perceived ties to China’s central government, the China-based tech giant still managed to post record numbers in 2018, the company announced today — a record driven in large part by its smartphone division that, at least in 2018, was still seeing explosive growth.

Of course, going forward is a different matter. Thanks to the effects of the ongoing US-China trade tensions, and a slowing economy in China, it seems as though the future is going to be less rosy for the company, which made news in recent days for its founder speculating that “mediocre” employees are going to get the ax in light of the challenges ahead.

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Huawei touts that it still sold a ton of phones last year, despite US-led opposition originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 23:07:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today, NASA is celebrating the monumental achievements of the Opportunity rover as it tallies a full 15 years on the planet Mars. The rover landed on Mars on January 24, 2004, and it’s had an incredible stretch of good fortune in its decade-and-a-half on the planet.

Unfortunately, Opportunity has been silent for over six months, and it’s unclear exactly what its status is. The solar-powered robot was swallowed up by a massive dust storm that engulfed the entirety of Mars last year, and even though the skies have since cleared, the rover shows no signs of awaking from its unplanned slumber.

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NASA’s Opportunity rover enters its 16th year on Mars, but it’s still dead quiet originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 22:05:27 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There’s no denying that cumulative iPhone sales were down during the recent holiday quarter, but that’s not to say that sales have completely plummeted. Far from it, Tim Cook explained in his letter to investors earlier this month that Apple’s revised guidance for the December quarter was 100% attributable to a revenue shortfall in China. Put differently, iPhone sales are seemingly doing quite well across the globe, save of course for China.

Consequently, the narrative that the iPhone XR has been nothing short of a colossal failure isn’t exactly on point. And sure, while Apple’s marketing with respect to the iPhone XR may leave a little to be desired, the cold hard data shows that Apple’s entry-level iPhone is actually performing as expected.

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The iPhone XR was quietly Apple’s top-selling iPhone model last quarter originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 21:03:57 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the best party games of all time is now free to own on the Epic Games store. As of Thursday, January 24th, the original Jackbox Party Pack, which came out in 2014, has taken the place of What Remains of Edith Finch as the latest in what will be a long line of free games from the newly-minted digital store from Epic Games. It will be free now through 11:59 p.m. EST on February 7th, at which point yet another free game will go live.

If you’ve never played a Jackbox Party Pack (of which there are now five), you’re missing out on some of the most ridiculous fun you can have with your friends and a TV screen. You only need one copy to play, and then dozens of other can join in on their phones, tablets, or computers by visiting Jackbox.TV and entering a code.

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‘The Jackbox Party Pack’ is now free on the Epic Games store originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 20:08:37 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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