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Android Authority has outlined five upcoming Android devices it considers worth saving for, including Motorola's Signature 27, Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy Z TriFold 2, Google's Pixel 11a, and the OnePlus 16. The Signature 27 is tipped to use a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset and offer seven years of software support, though pricing details remain unconfirmed.
An independent developer has published phoria2, a lightweight JavaScript library for building 3D charts, labelled scenes, dashboards and product viewers using WebGL 2. It is a rewrite of the author's earlier canvas-based phoria library, aiming for a simple API that can be learned quickly, and was shared on Show HN.
An Android Authority writer says the OPPO Enco X4 true wireless earbuds solved a persistent fit problem he had with Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2. He notes the Pixel Buds Pro 2 eartips never created a secure seal for him, often requiring third-party eartip swaps to work properly, while he still credits the Pixel Buds Pro 2 for compact design, sound quality and live Gemini chat integration.
Apple pushed out HomeView 27.2 (build 24V514), the operating system for its upcoming smart home hub, which is currently available for preorder. The update contains 20 default wallpapers in both light and dark variants, plus an early look at the device's face customization interface.
Ollie, a subscription-based AI assistant that helped families manage email, calendars, appointments and meal planning, will cease operations on November 6. CEO Bill Lennon announced the closure on X, citing increased competition from rivals like Muse and Instinct that made it difficult to raise further funding. Customers will be given instructions for data export and refunds in the coming days.
The 41mm Wi-Fi Google Pixel Watch 5 has dropped to $300 from $400, its lowest price since launch, while the 45mm version is down to $330 from $430. The 25% discount is currently available at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store ahead of the official Black Friday period.
Apple's iOS 27.2 update extends Dual Capture, which shows both front and rear camera views at once, to group FaceTime calls after previously limiting it to one-on-one calls. The update also adds support for third-party sign language interpreter apps and live captioning services within FaceTime, plus an Edge Light feature for iPhone Duo users.
Apple's iOS 27.2 update, released this week alongside more than 160 vulnerability fixes, addresses a flaw tracked as CVE-2026-86990 in the CoreMedia framework. The bug, credited to researcher Mustafa Calap, could allow an app to access the camera without triggering the usual permission prompt, though Apple's notes only describe it as improved access restrictions. The issue is software-based and does not involve the camera's hardware LED indicator, which remains tied directly to the camera module.
Amazon is selling Apple's second-generation AirTag for $23, down $6 from its $29 list price and the lowest price since the tracker launched in 2026. The new AirTag uses an upgraded Ultra Wideband chip for improved Precision Finding over greater distances, a louder built-in speaker, longer Bluetooth range, and NFC-based Lost Mode support, while retaining a replaceable CR2032 battery and IP67 water resistance.
Apple released tvOS 27.2, adding Find My app support for the Siri Remote on older Apple TV models, ASL and BSL captioning options for select Apple TV app titles, and synced profile support between iPhone/iPad and Apple TV. The update also introduces a new black-and-white Apple Music icon matching iOS 27.2's redesign, and is available free for second-generation Apple TV 4K units and later.
Amazon is running early Black Friday discounts on Apple accessories, including the AirTag 2 four-pack at $69.99 (about $17.50 each) and AirPods Pro 3 at roughly $50 off. Separately, Apple opened pre-orders for new hardware including an OLED iPad mini, M6 MacBook Pro models, and MacBook Pro units with a PROLED XDR Display, while Best Buy launched its own Week 1 Black Friday doorbuster sale with discounts on Apple Watch Ultra 4 and M5 MacBook Air.
Amazon is selling Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 for $169, down from the $229 list price, a 26% discount that applies across all color options including Olive. The earbuds feature Google's Tensor A1 chip, Silent Seal 2.0 noise cancellation, IP54 water resistance, and up to 48 hours of battery life with the charging case.