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The Pixel 3 and 3 XL will get their final sunset update in Q1 2022 - Android Police

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 02:15 AM PDT

Google released the November security patch earlier this week, with factory images and OTA builds for the Pixel 3 and 3 XL notably missing from the list. This was not surprising since these devices hit their "guaranteed security updates" deadline in October 2021. The Pixel 3 series is also not a part of the upcoming Android 12L beta program, further confirming that it has effectively reached its end of life in terms of software updates. As Google previously confirmed to us though, one more "sunset" update for the Pixel 3 series will be released in early Q1 next year.

Google did something similar with the Pixel 2 series. While these devices received their last guaranteed update in October 2020, the company rolled out another update for them in December 2020, patching several bugs and security exploits. The same thing will happen with the Pixel 3 series, although its final update will land in early Q1 2022. This will give Google more time to squash all the reported bugs and ensure a stable user experience. All major security exploits patched until that point on other Pixels will also be merged in the final update.

The Pixel 3 and 3 XL first launched in October 2018 and are powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset and pack 4GB RAM. While old in the run, Google could have taken a cue from Samsung and provided these devices with quarterly security updates for another year, since they still offer respectable performance by today's standards.

After the Pixel 3 series, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are next in line to reach the end of their software support in May 2022. These devices will not be a part of the Android 12L beta program, so it remains to be seen whether they will get this final OS update or not.

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Amazon one-day sale drops the price of Philips Hue kits and bulbs - Engadget

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 04:50 AM PDT

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Philips Hue lighting products can do some pretty cool things these days, like syncing with Spotify or helping you sleep. They're not exactly cheap, but luckily Amazon is offering significant discounts on Hue bulbs and kits as an early Black Friday sale, for today only. The deals includes a starter kit with Hue bulbs and buttons, a colored Hue bulb pack and a Smart Lightstrip Bundle, with discounts up to 41 percent.

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A good way to get started would be with the Philips Hue White LED Smart Button Starter Kit, now on sale for $80 instead of $100 (20 percent off). That gets you three Hue White LED 60W bulbs that can fit in most lamps, overhead lights and recessed cans. It also comes with the Philips Hue hub that can reliably control up to 50 Hue lights without taxing your WiFi, along with one Smart Button that can be attached with magnets or tape — no hard-wiring required. 

If you want some color on top of that, the above bundle together with a Bluetooth Smart Lightstrip Plus Bundle is also on sale for $144, a savings of 19 percent. The latter product connects with the Hue Hub, allowing you create a colored light experience across the entire six-foot strip for extra ambience around your home. You can also sync the Lightstrip with gaming, music or movies using the Hue Sync app. 

Amazon drops the price of Philips Hue products in early Black Friday sale

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Finally, if you want color and simplicity, the best Amazon deal is on the Philips Hue White and Color Ambience bulbs (above). Pick up a three-pack for just $80 ($26.66 each), for a savings of $55 or 41 percent. Up to ten of these bulbs can be controlled directly or by voice control with your smartphone using the Hue App. From there, you can program up to 16 million colors for parties or to set different moods in your house depending on the time of day. 

Get the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers by visiting our deals homepage and following @EngadgetDeals on Twitter.

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