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If you don’t have or want to spend $1,000 on a new smartphone, then you should buy the Pixel 5a. The Pixel 5a was announced on August 17, and it costs just $449. Sure it does have some shortcomings. Like the slightly mid-range processor, and the fact that it is missing mmWave 5G. But for most people, that’s not going to matter. Especially the processor. The Pixel 5 is using the same processor and I’ve used that phone for the past year....

Info-stealing trojan infected over 190 Android apps Info-stealing trojan infected over 190 Android apps Over 190 different apps got affected by it, and those apps were installed approximately 9.3 million times. The trojan has been detected by Dr.Web as “Android.Cynos.7.origin”. This is a modified version of the Cynos malware. The Cynos malware is actually designed to collect sensitive user data. Huawei acted swiftly upon Dr. Web Anti-virus’ prompt, and removed affected apps from its store....

You can pick up the Instant Pot 80 Ultra, which is an 8-quart 10-in-1 pressure cooker that is now just $114.99. That is down from $159.99. This Instant Pot can replace ten kitchen appliances: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice-porridge cooker, yogurt maker, cake maker, egg cooker, sauté/searing, steamer, warmer, and sterilizer. With it being an eight-quart model, it is big enough to feed a family of six. Which makes it perfect for most people....

The revelation came from a Qualcomm staging site and was first spotted by @Za_Raczke on Twitter. The name of the new chip is accompanied by a label that reads “Test 123.” This is likely a placeholder for the chipset until it is officially revealed on November 30. Meanwhile, the page is titled “Testing icon.” Going by this leak, it’s safe to assume that all chips in the lineup will bear the Snapdragon 8Gx naming scheme....

Not only did HMD Global build the Nokia XR20 to MIL-STD-810H standards. It worked to meet even more stringent standards within that. Even going so far as to ensure that this phone can be washed with soap and water if it gets dirty. And that’s stacking atop the usual drop, exterior pressure, and shock testing seen with devices that claim the standard. There’s even an attachment loop for lanyards built into this handset....