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Update: October 27, 2020 (2:05 AM ET) : The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are now receiving the One UI 3.0 beta update in the US and multiple other markets including India and Germany. In the US, the One UI 3.0 beta update is rolling out to Sprint, T-Mobile, and unlocked versions of the Galaxy Note 20 series. Those interested in trying out the new software will have to sign up through a banner in the Samsung Members app. The update reportedly brings a bunch of new Android 11 features to the phones, including a dedicated chat section in the notifications shade as well as visual improvements to Samsung’s web browser, volume slider, home and lock screens, and contacts. Samsung also has a thread going on its community forums to gather feedback from all those trying out the new One UI 3.0 beta on their Note 20s. The company notes in the thread that if you rely on banking apps, you might want to wait for the stable update. You can sign up for the One UI 3.0 beta update on you...

Credit: BH Photo Video The OnePlus 8T might be out now, but we think last year’s OnePlus 7T is well worth considering too. And judging by the results of our recent poll, Android Authority readers think it’s still a great buy as well. The 2019 model already received a $100 price cut from $599 to $499 several months ago, but B&H Photo Video has discounted the OnePlus 7T by a further $100. That means you can get the phone for just $399 . That’s almost half the price of the $750 8T, although you’re missing out on a 120Hz refresh rate, 5G, and brand-new flagship silicon. This deal applies to the 128GB unlocked model, although it’s unclear how long the promotion will last. Furthermore, the retailer notes that this particular model (HD1907) won’t work on Verizon.  In any event, the OnePlus 7T was a good deal at $499 and it’s a fantastic deal at this discounted price tag. For $399, you’re getting a powerful Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, a 90Hz FHD+ OLED screen, and a 3,800...

Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority A new phone is one of the most important tech investments you can make. You probably use it more times each day than any other device, so you’ll want to pick one that’s just right for you. You could spend hours scouring the web looking for the best offers, so we’ve done the legwork for you. We’ve gone ahead and gathered some of the best phone deals available to help you save both time and money. We’re mainly sticking with unlocked deals for now because carrier-specific deals would grow this list into an encyclopedia. Some of these deals are on the international versions of select devices, which may mean slight variations in specs and affect network compatibility. We’ve made note of the international devices but make sure to check carefully before you buy. Featured deal: Save $100 on the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Credit: Amazon Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 FE is already an affordable alternative to the flagship line, but Amazon and Best B...

Fossil has always made great watches, but the company didn’t start getting into the smartwatch game until a few years ago. Initially starting with hybrid smartwatches , Fossil eventually transitioned to full-fledged smartwatches running Google’s Wear OS platform. In fact, Fossil is one of the only brands keeping Wear OS afloat in early 2020. That’s why we’re rounding up the best Fossil smartwatches you can buy. Fossil Group, the Fossil brand’s parent company, actually owns popular accessory brands like Skagen and Misfit, and licenses products from brands including Puma, Emporio Armani, Diesel, Kate Spade, and Michael Kors. Many of these brands’ smartwatches share the same specs and receive updates at the same time, which is why we’re going to include these companies on our list as well. The best Fossil smartwatches Fossil Gen 5 Skagen Falster 3 Fossil Hybrid HR Fossil Gen 5e Michael Kors Lexington 2 and Bradshaw 2 Emporio Armani Smartwatch 3 Diesel Fadelite Note: ...