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EU could force device makers to adopt USB-C for charging (even Apple)

TL;DR The European Commission has announced its latest push to adopt USB-C as the standard charging port across multiple digital devices. It cites consumer convenience and the reduction of e-waste as two motivating factors. The move would push companies like Apple to adopt USB-C instead of Lightning on iPhones. After its most recent failed bid in 2018, the European Commission (EC) has revealed its latest plan to implement a “common charging solution” for electronic devices.

Google Play Music is finally shutting down for good

TL;DR Google Play Music’s Android app is finally shutting down. The app now bars users from accessing their content and asks them to transfer their data to YouTube Music. Play Music’s web portal is now also inaccessible. Update: December 4, 2020 (12:30 AM ET): Google is now fully shutting down Play Music. Both the app and the desktop site for Google Play Music are now displaying a message telling users that the service is no longer available.

The best Samsung Galaxy S20 skins to buy

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 is a beautiful phone, but sometimes you just want to switch things up. Cases can be bulky, and you can’t just dye your phone, so what’s left? It’s time to relive the days of playing with stickers and add a sleek skin. They’re thin enough to support wireless charging but you won’t find much in the way of protection. If you’re ready to leave your case behind, here are the best Samsung Galaxy S20 skins available.

Buying a OnePlus 6T without the original charger? Read this first.

Buying used smartphones can be a bit of a minefield, but there are some excellent bargains to be had if you know what to look for. Often, you might have to forgo the original box, or perhaps a few of the normal accessories are missing which lowers the asking price. In that latter case, you might not want to pick up that second-hand OnePlus 6T. You won’t be able to fast charge a OnePlus 6T if you don’t have an official Dash or Warp Charge plug and the cable provided in the box.

How to concatenate a string in python and more

Python is one of the easiest programming languages to get to grips with, and also one of the most powerful and in-demand. Learning Python is not only fun then, but also a fantastic career move. One of the first concepts you’ll need to familiarize yourself with to that end is how to use strings. In this post, you’ll learn how to create, change, and concatenate strings in Python. Also read: How to round in Python

OnePlus Nord N100 does have a 90Hz display

TL;DR OnePlus previously announced the OnePlus Nord N100 and said it had a 60Hz display refresh rate. However, our review unit has a 90Hz display. When questioned on this, OnePlus confirmed that it does actually have a 90Hz display. The company would not stand by the efficacy of the higher refresh rate due to the low-end specs of the phone. In September last year, OnePlus made a big to-do about how every single phone it launches will now have Fluid Display technology.

Razer Kishi V2 launches: Here's the info you need

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR The Razer Kishi V2 is the official follow-up to the 2020 original. It keeps the same overall design but adds new features. There is also a new companion app. It starts at $99 and is available today. In 2020, Razer launched the Kishi. This smartphone gaming controller quickly became one of the best-reviewed controllers on the market and is a go-to for all types of mobile gamers.

The best Google deals we could find (Most are live!)

Google sells pretty much every product it makes at its own Google Store. However, that sometimes isn’t the best place to buy Google products, since other retailers often give deeper discounts. Additionally, other retailers offer rewards programs, promotional credit card deals, and other perks that will really help you get the best savings on your Black Friday Google purchases! Below, you’ll find the best Black Friday Google deals we could find from all around the web.

Deal: Get the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier for only $200

Considering the Gear S3 Frontier’s normal $349.99 price tag, you are saving $150.99. That is almost enough to buy a second Gear S3 Frontier for someone else, which would be very nice of you and land you on Santa’s nice list. As a refresher, the Gear S3 Frontier features a large 46mm body case, a grooved rotating bezel for added tactile quality, a circular 1.3-inch OLED display with 360 x 360 resolution, Samsung’s Exynos 7270 processor, 768MB of RAM, 4GB of storage, and a 380mAh battery that provides plenty of endurance.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 arrives to the U.S. on May 1st, starting at $200

Earlier this month Samsung quietly took the wraps off its new lower-end Galaxy Tab 4 series, which includes three models: 7.0, 8.0 and 10.1. At the time, all we knew for sure is that the tablet series would start shipping in the U.S. during Q2 of this year. Today Samsung revealed that all three models will go on sale beginning on May 1st. The Galaxy Tab 4 models will be available through major retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy and are to be priced at $199.