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Android's security has improved by leaps and bounds over the last 10 years: Here's how
Android was one described as a "toxic hellstew" of vulnerabilities, but that's no longer the case.
Nowadays, Android is one of the most used and secure operating systems on the planet, but it wasn't always like that. In fact, back in 2014, ZDNet famously called Android a "toxic hellstew" of vulnerabilities, which was then quoted by Tim Cook at that year's iPhone launch. Cook made a point to say that Android was so fragmented and updates were so slow to arrive that there was no way those poor people who "bought an Android phone, by mistake" could enjoy anywhere near the security of their iPhone-owning betters.
No need to break the bank: These Sony true wireless earbuds cost just $58 on Cyber Monday
Sony's WF-C500 buds feature IPX4 water resistance, and they've never been more affordable.
Audio gear is one of those categories where you can spend as much money as you have -- but often there's a clear trade-off between audio quality, feature set and price. Thankfully, this Cyber Monday, Amazon has an affordable pair of Sony buds that are not only highly-rated, but come with added conveniences like water resistance.
Ditch the wires for less on Cyber Monday! This wireless charger is half off
Cheap and cheerful Qi charging stand is yours for less than 15 bucks.
Many of today's most popular smartphones have Qi wireless charging built in, letting you recharge the battery without fumbling around with cables thanks to the magic of magnetic fields. Some first-party charging pads can be expensive, but thankfully this Cyber Monday there's an affordable option that still comes from a well-known brand.
I love this dual-port USB-C charger, and it’s only $25 for Cyber Monday
Spigen's tiny GaN plug packs a ton of charging power in a small package.
These days we have more devices and accessories to charge, and fewer of them are coming with chargers in the box. So it's worth investing in a quality aftermarket charger, and Cyber Monday is the ideal opportunity to grab my personal favorite.
The best small Android phone just got a big discount for Black Friday
Launched just a few months ago, the Zenfone 9 is available from ASUS's own store at the lowest price we've seen.
For those of us who like small smartphones, options are often limited. In the Android world though, ASUS hit a homerun over the summer when it launched the Zenfone 9. Featuring a 5.9-inch display and top-tier specs, not to mention near-stock Android software, ASUS's miniature flagship is basically your only option if you're after a small Android flagship. And this Black Friday the already affordable handset is down to the cheapest price we've yet seen -- $649.99 at ASUS's official US store.
This 9-in-1 Baseus Docking Station laughs at your laptop's puny dongle, and it's down to $39 for Black Friday
Connect USB power, SD cards, 4K HDMI, ethernet and a bunch of USB-A's over a single wire for 44% less than the list price.
If you use a laptop, chances are it doesn't have as many ports as you'd like. The push towards thinner, lighter designs has come at the expense of extra connectivity, with many laptops like Apple's latest M2 MacBook Airs featuring only USB-C ports. So if you don't want to carry a bunch of extra dongles for connecting storage cards, USB peripherals and other accessories, you'll want to invest in a decent docking station. Fortunately, this Black Friday the king of all dongles is on sale at Amazon: Baseus's 9-in-1 USB-C docking station features a whopping nine connectors covering just about everything you'll want to plug into a computer. The sale price brings this model down to just $39.09, a sizable saving of 44% on the list price.
This must-have USB-C charger costs only $15 on Black Friday
Tiny Belkin 30W GaN charger outputs enough juice to power a MacBook Air, and it's on sale for 50% off at Best Buy
Fewer devices are coming with bundled chargers in the box these days, so it's always worth jumping on deals for high-quality plugs when they arrive. This Black Friday, Best Buy has one of the most attractive discounts on a USB-C chargers we've seen recently: Belkin's 30W compact USB-C plug is on sale for just $14.99, half off the standard price.
This Lenovo Chromebook is down to its lowest ever price with half-off Black Friday deal
The 14-inch Lenovo Chromebook 3 has all the essentials covered for less than $150
If you want a user-friendly laptop that covers the basics like web browsing, word processing and streaming without breaking the bank or worrying about security, a Chromebook is a great option. And Lenovo's entry-level Chromebook 3 is one such affordable laptop that's even cheaper this Black Friday thanks to Best Buy's online sale.
Belkin's MagSafe iPhone charger is yours for half price this Black Friday
For less than $15 Belkin's offering a MagSafe-compatible puck plus 20W USB-C charging brick
Apple's MagSafe standard combines the best of wired and wireless charging into one convenient package -- but they can be pricey. Fortunately, though, Belkin has a fully MagSafe-compatible magnetic wireless charging puck heavily discounted this Black Friday. Right now Amazon lists this charging kit on sale for $14.99. That's half the standard price, and considerably less than the equivalent Apple-branded offering.
Score a 4K LG OLED Smart TV for less than half price this Black Friday
One of the best TV deals we've seen so far gets you a 48-inch 4K OLED set for just $569
The Black Friday weekend is always a great time to splurge on a new TV. And whether you're gaming, streaming, following the World Cup or just watching good old-fashioned broadcast television, LG's 48-inch Class A2 OLED TV is a highly-rated and affordable model that's more than half-off this Black Friday.
These superb Sony noise-cancelling wireless headphones are half off for Black Friday
For just $68, the Sony WH-CH710N headphones offer Bluetooth, ANC, USB-C, dual mics and a 3.5mm wired option.
Sony has recently dropped some impressive deals on its wireless headphones, including the affordable WH-CH710N and flagship WH-1000XM5. But now the former are down to their cheapest price yet at Best Buy thanks to the retailer's early Black Friday sale.
10 years later: The Nexus 4, revisited
The Google Nexus 4 is a decade old now, but it still holds up in some key ways.
The LG Nexus 4 was the fourth entry in the Nexus series after the Galaxy Nexus. It came at a time when smartphone growth was blowing up globally, and 4G LTE was beginning to roll out in many nations worldwide. Every new Android generation brought faster processors, more RAM, more storage, and higher-resolution cameras with an intensive churn throughout generations. But there was more to the LG Nexus 4 than it just being a slick, glittery powerhouse in the early 2010s.