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Samsung Galaxy S9 and Note 9 will get Android 10 beta update ‘soon’ - 9to5Google
Walmart’s enhanced Nintendo Switch bundle bests the official Black Friday deal - 9to5Toys
10 things in tech you need to know today - INSIDER

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Note 9 will get Android 10 beta update ‘soon’ - 9to5Google

Posted: 18 Nov 2019 05:08 AM PST

The Android 10 beta is in full swing for the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 but is set to be extended to the Galaxy S9 and Note 9 at some point in the not-too-distant future.

For those that have either of the 2018 flagships, this is exceptional news and really cements Samsung's progress with support for older devices rather than simply pushing them aside without a second thought.

It was confirmed that we're likely to see the updates over the coming weeks after a Samsung Beta Operations Manager responded to a post over on the South Korean Samsung Community pages (via SamMobile) stating that the Android 10 update is likely to come to the Galaxy S9 and Note 9 within the next week.

This really is fantastic news for those hoping to get Android 10 in the coming months, as getting test builds out is a sign that we'll see stable builds potentially before the year is out. That said, as this is only confirmation of a Korean Android 10 beta, it may take a little longer for localizations and carrier builds to be offered globally.

All of the brand new controls and features as part of Android 10 should really help freshen up the Galaxy S9 and Note 9 — which despite being over 12 months old at this point really are fantastic smartphones. One UI 2.0 takes many of the base Android 10 features and adds a touch of Samsung 'sheen' to give you the trademark experience we've come to expect from the South Korean tech giant.

Of course, should we know any further details on the rollout, we'll be the first to let you know when you can register to be part of the beta.

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Walmart’s enhanced Nintendo Switch bundle bests the official Black Friday deal - 9to5Toys

Posted: 17 Nov 2019 07:20 AM PST

We were a bit disappointed when Nintendo announced that its upcoming Black Friday bundle would have the original version of its Switch instead of the improved model. So if you're looking to bring home the new better battery life console and also skip the Black Friday rush, Walmart is currently offering the new 2019 Nintendo Switch paired with a physical copy of Minecraft for $298.59 shipped. That's $30 off the going rate on picking up both the hybrid console and the game, and like we mentioned above, beats Nintendo's official offering thanks to including the enhanced Switch and a physical cartridge. While we have seen the console alone get an official $25 price cut at Amazon once before, this is one of the best values all-time so far. Rated 4.6/5 stars from over 780 customers. More details below.

Nintendo's 2019 version of Switch features an improved up to nine hours of playback per charge and the unique hybrid design that lets you play on-the-go, or on the TV at home. Here's everything you need to know about the difference between the two Switch models.

For those looking to enjoy all of Nintendo's latest titles on a budget, consider grabbing the Switch Lite for $200 instead. We loved it in our review, calling it a delightfully portable and powerful handheld. And for more Nintendo action, we just recently went hands-on with with Ring Fit Adventure and Luigi's Mansion 3.

Nintendo Switch Minecraft bundle features:

Get the gaming system that lets you play the games you want, wherever you are, however you like. Includes the Nintendo Switch console and Nintendo Switch dock in black, with contrasting left and right Joy‑Con controllers-one red, one blue. Also includes all the extras you need to get started.

Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures. Build anything you can imagine with unlimited resources in Creative mode, or go on grand expeditions in Survival, journeying across mysterious lands and into the depths of your own infinite worlds.

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10 things in tech you need to know today - INSIDER

Posted: 18 Nov 2019 12:04 AM PST

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Monday.

Apple banned all vaping apps from the App Store. The firm banned all 181 vaping-related apps from the App Store amidst growing health concerns.
Xbox head Phil Spencer says it'll be "many years" before video game streaming becomes mainstream. Spencer was speaking to the BBC about Xbox's Project xCloud, a rival to Google's upcoming game streaming service Stadia.
TikTok has now been downloaded more than 1.5 billion downloads worldwide on the App Store and Google Play. Mobile intelligence firm Sensor Tower says the app has been downloaded more than 600 million times so far this year.
The owner of TikTok is reportedly in talks with major record labels to launch a music streaming service. ByteDance is in talks with big music labels — Universal Music, Sony Music and Warner Music — for global licensing deals to include their songs on its new music subscription service, according to the Financial Times.
The UK Labour party wants to tax Amazon, Facebook and Google to fund a $25 billion plan for free, high-speed internet for the whole country. The party floated plans on Thursday to buy up most of the UK's existing internet infrastructures for an estimated cost of £20 billion (around $25 billion), which it pledged to massively expand.
Apple's iPhone 11 is proving an early success in China, according to official data. Apple shipped 10 million iPhones in China during September and October, Bloomberg reports.
Twitter will ban all politicians from advertising on its platform, but it will make a few exceptions for news publishers and causes. Twitter's political ads policy prohibits any ads mentioning political candidates, elections, and ballot measures, but exempts news publishers and certain "cause-based" ads.
Google is cutting back on its popular TGIF all-hands meetings as it reels from unprecedented leaks and unrest. CEO Sundar Pichai said the move was in response to a "coordinated effort" to share conversations outside Google as well as a desire to make better use of employees' time.
SoftBank is planning to combine Yahoo Japan with messaging service Line. According to Bloomberg, the deal is pencilled in to happen in October 2020.
President Trump will tour Apple's manufacturing plant in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, CNBC reports. The tech giant shifted production of its Mac Pro to Austin in September after securing a series of tariff exemptions for computer parts.

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