Boost your security with 50% off a Google Nest Secure Alarm Kit

Whether it’s to protect your home, important possessions, or your business, security has always been a worthwhile investment. If you’re looking to add security that’ll give you that extra peace of mind, look no further. This Google Nest Secure alarm system starter kit will give you security and more at only $199.99 ($200 off) — 50% off its original price. This inclusive starter kit boasts a variety of products, including a Nest Secure Guard, two Google Nest Tags, two Google Nest Detects, and other essentials such as open/close magnets, mounting brackets, and a two-year warranty to make sure you’re protected.

Google Go will read web pages aloud in 28 languages, including Hindi

TL;DR Google Go will now read web pages aloud, highlighting text along the way. The service supports 28 languages, including prominent Indian languages like Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi, and Tamil. Google Go’s webpage-reading ability works even on 2G connections. Android Go: What is it and which phones run it? Features The Indian market is one of the largest in the world when it comes to the Android Go operating system.

Need a phone stand? Here's how to build one yourself!

There are two factors in my life that lead to my DIY projects. First and foremost, I’m cheap. Hey, I don’t hide it. Second, my father is a carpenter, and I grew up building things all my life, often out of things that weren’t designed to be what they ended up as. For reference, see the solid core door that is currently in my kitchen as a rolling counter. Having kids in this day and age generally (though not necessarily) means that you will have small eyeballs watching screens.

Nixon Mission smartwatch goes on sale at Amazon for $400

One of the latest Android Wear smartwatches, the Nixon Mission, is now available to a wider audience. The $400 watch is available to purchase at Amazon, after its previous launch on Nixon’s webstore. The circular watch is still one of the first Android Wear devices to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC, which was created specifically for the smartwatch market. The Nixon Mission has been designed for the company’s main audience of surfers, skiers and snowboarders.

OnePlus 10R lands as copy of another OnePlus phone

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR OnePlus has announced the OnePlus 10R for India. The phone is essentially a rebranded version of the China-only OnePlus Ace. The phone starts at INR 38,999 (~$509) and will be available for general sale on May 4. OnePlus launched the OnePlus Ace last week, which was a rebadged Realme GT Neo 3. Between the upper mid-range silicon, 120Hz FHD+ OLED screen, fast charging, and ~$387 price tag, there was a lot to like about the phone.

Oppo announces 240W charging, but what about battery health?

Kris Carlon / Android Authority TL;DR Oppo has announced 240W charging technology at MWC 2022. This delivers a 100% charge in under ten minutes. The firm says you’ll lose ~20% of your battery capacity after 800 charging cycles. Update: March 1, 2022 (9:59 AM ET): Oppo has come back to us with answers regarding its newly demonstrated 240W charging technology. The firm announced the tech yesterday, but what does it mean for battery degradation over time?

Reliable analyst reveals Apple's big foldable iPhone plans

David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is reportedly planning to launch a foldable iPhone with an 8-inch QHD+ screen. The company is tipped to ship as many as 20 million units in 2023. Apple is said to be using a touch solution designed for multi-fold devices. We’ve heard for months now that Apple is hard at work on a foldable iPhone, following in the footsteps of Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi.

Samsung Galaxy Buds hit new-low price of just $49 (almost sold out)

If you’re currently looking for a new pair of true wireless earbuds, then we have a surprise for you. Right now, you can get a brand new pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds from Walmart for the lowest price we’ve seen yet: just $49 ($81 off). The subsequent releases of the Galaxy Buds Plus, Live, and Pro models mean these ‘buds are no longer the latest thing, but they’re still a great compliment to your tech collection, especially if you’re trying to stay in the Galaxy ecosystem.

T-Mobile looks towards image re-branding to save sinking ship

T-Mobile, has faced a difficult few years, losing a lot of customers due to the absence of an official iPhone in its lineup, and with the AT&T buyout failing due to regulatory hurdles. Long story short, the No. 4 carrier in the US is now scrambling to become relevant again, in a race dominated by carrier powerhouses AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile’s parent company, will invest over $4 billion in its American operations to erect a 4G LTE network.

The Pixel 6 February update is breaking Wi-Fi for some (Updated: Fix coming)

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR The February 2022 update for Pixel 6 phones seems to have broken Wi-Fi for some. Users report that toggling Wi-Fi on isn’t possible on these phones. The issue doesn’t seem to be widespread right now though. Update: February 23, 2022 (12:40 AM ET): Google has taken to Reddit to confirm that it’s identified the Pixel 6 Wi-Fi bug and that a fix will be coming next month.