This week in Android: Huawei is in hot water

We could pretend there was another top story this week, but that would be ridiculous. Huawei is in trouble, as the United States has formally indicted the company and its CFO with 13 different counts.  These charges include money laundering, obstruction of justice, and sanction violations. Meng is currently awaiting extradition to the United States to face these charges, and China has responded. Huawei is kind of a big deal in China, which means it’s a big deal for the U.S.

In other news, Meizu and Vivo are both looking to bring buttonless and portless phones to the masses. We’re not so sure that’s a good idea, but Apple seems to be leaning that way as well. Frankly, that scares us — we all know what happens when Apple does something drastic in the smartphone market.

Meanwhile, Facebook is in trouble with Apple, Apple is in trouble with investors, and Xiaomi is in trouble because of Samsung.

Here are your top stories for the week

1:55 – Huawei is facing a 13-count indictment including bank fraud by the U.S.

The U.S. has taken a firm anti-Huawei stance for the past few years, and now we know why. China is responding, but should we worry?

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30:00 – Want a phone with no ports or proper buttons? That’ll be $1,300, please

Meizu

Meizu (and Vivo) are pushing forward to a portless future, but we’re not so sure that’s a good thing. Actually, we’re pretty sure it sucks.

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42:25 – Gary Explains: How much RAM does your phone REALLY need in 2019?

Your RAM determines how many apps you can have open simultaneously on your phone. But how much is enough? Please, let Gary explain.

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Meanwhile, here are some stories we couldn’t cover on the podcast

Rumor: LG V50 to be company’s first 5G smartphone, coming at MWC 2019

LG may be planning on launching a V-series phone in March for the first time since the brand was created. It might be LG’s first 5G phone.

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Samsung Galaxy M20 review: Finally a credible threat to Xiaomi

Samsung is taking on the budget phone space with a great offering for the price. Will the Galaxy M20 take on Xiaomi and Honor for your budget bucks?

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An official-looking render seemingly confirms the Galaxy S10 Plus’ design

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This is probably what the Galaxy S10 will look like. Triple cameras, and maybe even a headphone jack?

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Apple earnings call: Cook admits ‘price is a factor’ in falling iPhone sales

Apple didn’t make as much money as it wanted to last quarter, but I mean, can’t we all say the same thing?

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FaceTime eavesdropping bug is a blow to privacy-touting Apple

And speaking of Apple, the champion of device privacy, FaceTime had a bug where a caller could listen in on another phone without permission.

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Best upcoming Android phones of 2019

It’s a brand new year and we have a lot of great phones to look forward to this year. Which one are you most excited about?

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Facebook is paying people to install an invasive app

Facebook was caught distributing an app that gave Facebook total access to every part of a user’s phone. Google did something similar, but Facebook got in more trouble for it.

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Pocophone F1 tested by DxOMark: Do you get what you pay for?

The Pocophone F1 went through DxOMark’s camera testing. The results were not particularly surprising for this $320 phone.

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Who wants to win a Google Pixel 3?

This week, we’re giving away a brand new Google Pixel 3. Enter this week’s Sunday giveaway for your chance to win!

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Report: 2018 premium smartphone market grew 18%, here’s what that could mean

• The premium smartphone market grew by 18 percent last year as compared to the previous.
• The ultra-premium smartphone market is dominated by Apple with 80 percent share.
• This data suggests that consumers are ready to pay more for smartphones, but buy fewer smartphones overall.

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Venerable market research organization Counterpoint just published some stats on the premium smartphone market of 2018. According to Counterpoint, the premium smartphone market grew by 18 percent last year as compared to the previous.

This is especially notable when you consider that, in the same report, Counterpoint says the overall smartphone market declined by about three percent.

For clarity, Counterpoint groups smartphones into three categories based on wholesale pricing (i.e. not retail pricing): budget (<$200), mid-range ($200-$400), and premium (>$400). Thus, the 18 percent figure refers to all phones with wholesale pricing at $400 or more.

Refer to this chart below to see how the data looks:

Counterpoint

Additionally, within the premium category, Counterpoint breaks that down into sub-categories: affordable premium ($400-$600), standard premium ($600-$800), and ultra-premium ($800+).

The ultra-premium segment is dominated by Apple, with over 80 percent of that market. This is due to the high prices of its Apple iPhone X, XS, and XS Max smartphones. The other 20 percent is dominated by Samsung, specifically the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, with a smattering of other phones thrown in (such as the Google Pixel 3 XL).

Editor’s Pick

Report shows how Apple is essentially handing Indian market to Android

It’s no secret that the entire smartphone industry is betting big on India. In many parts of the world — including the United States — smartphone sales are flattening since pretty much everyone has a …

In fact, Apple dominates 51 percent of the entire premium segment (>$400) altogether, with Samsung owning about 22 percent, followed by Huawei at 10 percent. The final 17 percent is made up of various manufacturers, most of them Chinese (Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus).

It should be noted that OnePlus is making serious gains in the affordable premium category ($400-$600). Although Apple still dominates the affordable premium segment, OnePlus’ success around the world — most notably in India — makes it the fastest-growing OEM in the premium segment.

What does all this data mean?

What does all this mean for you, smartphone consumer? It means that consumers are willing to spend more money on their smartphones, which is why we are seeing more and more devices with a retail price near (or even above) the $1,000 mark. However, the three percent drop in the overall market also means that people are buying fewer smartphones.

Editor’s Pick

The most premium Galaxy S10 model might cost €1599 in Europe

Galaxy handsets don’t leak, they pour. Over the weekend, Evan Blass shared a case render of all three upcoming Galaxy S10 handsets. Now, TuttoAndroid reportedly has the details on storage options, pricing, colors, and availability for …

In other words, we are OK with spending a lot of money on a phone, but we won’t be buying one every two years like the industry has expected us to over the past decade.

With that in mind, the industry as a whole is likely to start trying to convince consumers in developed nations that an “affordable premium” smartphone is our cheapest option. That’s why the iPhone XR is priced “affordably” at over $700, and we expect similar pricing for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10. Meanwhile, in developing nations like India and China, smartphone pricing will be more in the mid-range category with retail prices below $600, and in emerging markets like Africa, smartphones will fall squarely in the budget category.

We are OK with spending a lot of money on a smartphone, but we’ll be buying them less frequently.

Ultimately, this data suggests that the smartphone industry’s plans are working, in that we are all OK with spending way more on a smartphone than we would have five years ago. What we have yet to see is whether or not this strategy will pay off in the long run. Weak sales figures from Apple and Samsung suggest one of two things: the plan isn’t working or the plan is going through some growing pains as it settles in.

What do you think? Are you glad that there will be plenty of high-end options for smartphones coming in the future for you to buy once and hold onto for a long time, or were you a bigger fan of paying less for a phone but buying them more often? Let us know in the comments.

NEXT: Yes, Apple, the slowing smartphone market affects you, too

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This week in Android: Honor View 20 and MWC 2019 preview

Our Honor View 20 review is in, and boy does this phone check a lot of boxes. It’s not the first phone we have seen with a punch hole screen and 48 megapixel camera, but it is by far the most gorgeous. The Honor 8 started the 15 layer-glass design, but the Honor View 20 is by far the most beautiful implementation. And the phone itself is no slouch either — check out the full review to learn why.

Plus, we detail a couple of OEMs that will bring 5G phones to MWC. Huawei unveiled its new 5G modem recently, and now it plans to debut the world’s first folding 5G phone at MWC. Plus, LG says it will have a 5G phone with a vapor cooling chamber and possibly some kind of gesture control on board. Add to that a couple of phones with no buttons or ports, and MWC is going to be a busy week.

Finally, as if that wasn’t enough, we have thought pieces about the Google Play Store, dumb smart things, and going all-in on Chromebooks for work.

Here are your top stories for the week

02:00 – Honor View 20 review: A hole-in-one!

The Honor View 20 is hands-down one of the most gorgeous devices we have seen. But is it just a pretty picture?

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05:30 – Xiaomi reveals foldable phone prototype: Is this the cheap one we’ve been waiting for?

Prepare yourself for the world’s first double folding phone. That’s not a typo, and has been thoroughly fact checked.

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20:40 – Google Play still has a clone problem in 2019 with no end in sight

Google Play has clones and copies aplenty, and there actually isn’t all that much that Google can do about it.

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34:15 – Is it dumb that everything is “smart?”

Everything at CES was smart this and smart that, but do we really need everything to be smart?

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49:00 – One-month test: Can a Chromebook replace my main computer?

Edgar Cervantes took it upon himself to pack up the Windows and Mac PCs for a month to try exclusively using the Google Pixel Slate. It went better than he expected.

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Meanwhile, here are some stories we couldn’t cover on the podcast

Huawei reveals multi-mode 5G modem, confirms 5G phones and foldable phones (or both at the same time) at MWC

5G and foldables will be all over MWC this year, and Huawei is joining the party!

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LG to launch 5G phone with vapor chamber cooling, big battery, at MWC

LG is launching a 5G phone of its own, with vapor chamber cooling, which is not as righteous as we originally suspected.

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Are Android updates getting faster? Let’s look at the data

Have you noticed that your phone is getting updates faster? You’re not alone.

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Ugh, Android Q could give carriers more powerful ways to SIM lock phones

Carriers may be able to control your phone in new and exciting ways with these new code commits to Android Q.

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LG teases touchless interface for upcoming smartphone

Ugh, touching your phone is soooooo 2018, at least if LG has anything to say about it.

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Vivo Apex 2019 has a full-screen fingerprint reader, no ports or buttons

Finally, we have a pair of phones (including this one from Meizu) that think buttons and ports are also a bit 2018 for their taste. Not sure we agree.

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How to Schedule Your Posts in WordPress (Step by Step)

Did you know that WordPress has the ability to schedule your posts to be published at a future time? This extremely useful feature is slightly hidden which is why many beginners don’t even notice it.

By scheduling your posts, you never have to worry about publishing your articles at a specific time. You can finish writing and schedule them to go live on the day and time that you choose.

In this article, we will show you how to easily schedule WordPress posts step by step and share some bonus tips to use WordPress scheduled posts like a Pro.

Why Schedule Posts in WordPress?

To create a successful blog, the best strategy is to plan your editorial calendar and publish articles on a regular basis.

That’s where schedule posts feature comes in handy. You can write your articles at your own pace and get ahead on your editorial calendar. Once you finish writing, you can schedule the post to be published at a specific date and time.

Another reason to schedule your posts is to benefit from peak traffic hours. There is a certain time in a day when each website gets the peak of their users. By publishing at that time, you can leverage existing traffic to increase your page views.

Now if you live in a different time zone than your readers, then it can be a problem. Imagine having your peak time as 3 a.m. where you live. Scheduling posts can be very handy for this.

Scheduling posts also comes in handy when you are going on vacation. You can simply schedule your blog posts and enjoy your holidays without worrying about writing and publishing content.

Now that you understand the benefits, let’s take a look at how to actually schedule your blog posts in WordPress.

How Do You Schedule a Post in WordPress?

It is easy to schedule WordPress posts if you know where to look. The option to schedule blog posts is not easily noticeable.

Once you have finished writing your blog post, you need to look under the ‘Document’ tab in the right column of the edit screen.

Under the ‘Status & Visibility’ panel, you need to click on the ‘Immediately’ link next to ‘Publish’ option.

This will show you a date and time picker. You can select the date and time when you want to publish this post.

You can select a future date and time to schedule your article in WordPress.

You can also select a past date using the same tool to back date your blog post.

When you select a future date, you will notice that the publish button at the top will change into ‘Schedule…’.

Simply click on the Schedule button and WordPress will schedule your post.

The scheduled posts will be automatically published on the date and time you choose.

How to Schedule WordPress Posts in Classic Editor

If you are using the classic WordPress editor, then we highly recommend you to start using the new WordPress block editor, called Gutenberg.

The new WordPress editor is incredibly fast, modern, intuitive, and helps you create better content for your blog.

However, if you still want to use the older classic editor, then here is how you would schedule posts in WordPress.

Once you are done writing your post, look under the ‘Publish’ meta box in the right column of the edit screen and click on the ‘Edit’ link next to ‘Publish immediately’ option.

It will now show you the date and time options. Go ahead and enter the date and time when you want to publish your blog post and click on the OK button.

You’ll notice that the blue ‘Publish’ button will now change into ‘Schedule’. Go ahead and click on the schedule button to save your changes.

WordPress will now publish your blog post on the date and time you entered.

Troubleshooting WordPress Scheduled Posts

As your website grows, you will be regularly managing and scheduling WordPress posts. Following are some handy tips that will help you efficiently manage your scheduled posts in WordPress.

How do I use my own timezone in WordPress?

You need to change WordPress timezone settings, so that it uses your preferred timezone to publish scheduled posts.

How to view all scheduled posts in WordPress?

Simply go to Posts » All Posts page in your WordPress admin and then click on the ‘Scheduled’ link above the posts table. It will show all scheduled WordPress posts in the queue.

What to do if WordPress scheduled posts missed schedule?

To run scheduled tasks, WordPress uses a system called WP Cron. If the cron is unable to run due to a misconfiguration on your WordPress hosting server, then your scheduled posts will miss the schedule and won’t be published.

If you notice that your blog is affected by this, then you can install WP Missed Schedule plugin.

To learn more, see our article on how to fix the missed schedule post error in WordPress.

How to unschedule a WordPress post?

You can unschedule a WordPress post by editing the post and changing its status from ‘Scheduled’ to ‘Draft’.

In the new default WordPress editor, you will find the option to switch to draft at the top. In the classic editor, you will find it under the publish meta box.

After you have changed a scheduled post to a draft, you can continue working on it, or you can publish it right-away if you want.

Can I also schedule WordPress pages?

Yes, you can schedule a WordPress page just like you would schedule a normal blog post.

Can I schedule changes to a published post or page in WordPress?

By default, you cannot schedule changes to a post or page you have already published. Any changes you make to a published post will become live as soon as you save it.

However, you can use the Tao Schedule Update plugin to make scheduled content updates.

For more details, please see our tutorial on how to schedule content updates in WordPress.

We hope this article helped you learn how to easily schedule your blog posts in WordPress. You may also want to see our guide on how to do keyword research for your WordPress blog to find blog post ideas and get more traffic.

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This week in Android: It’s weird phone week

We got to play with a lot of cool tech at CES 2019, but little was cooler than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. Qualcomm had a reference device sporting the new SoC and we were able to put it through its paces, including our very own Speed Test G. The results are impressive.

In other big news this week, we found out Motorola is planning on bringing back the Razr phone, made famous in the mid 2000s. We don’t know a lot about the phone itself, but we can make some guesses based on a patent from August of last year.

Plus, we look ahead at the future of LG and OnePlus, including a new peculiar accessory for LG. Also, we have good news and bad news about Huawei’s security.

Here are your top stories for the week

4:20 – Snapdragon 855 performance and benchmarking: Speed Test G, AnTuTu & Geekbench

At CES, Gary Sims previewed the Snapdragon 855 processor in reference hardware. He had some fun with it.

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21:45 – You’ll flip for the foldable Motorola Razr smartphone reboot

Motorola (read: Lenovo) is talking about releasing a new version of the Razr phone, this time with a folding screen.

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34:40 – Google Pixel 3 Lite leaks in video review: Should you expect flagship photo quality?

Andro News

The Google Pixel 3 Lite wanted to be just like its older siblings and come out with a full leak before its official announcement. Mission accomplished.

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44:20 – Yes, there is a system-wide dark theme in this early Android Q build

You’ve been asking for it. Google’s giving it to you. A full, system-wide dark theme for those late-night phone-using sessions.

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Meanwhile, here are some stories we couldn’t cover on the podcast

OnePlus in 2019: A force to be reckoned with

OnePlus made some remarkable strides in 2018, including working with a U.S. carrier for the first time. Will OnePlus be able to keep that momentum going in 2019?

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro camera review

We took a deep dive into the camera on Huawei’s latest flagship and the results are a little surprising. No spoilers here though. You gotta click through.

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LG in 2019: No more excuses

LG has not made great strides in the mobile space of late. It’s time for LG to do something to finally gain some world-wide ground.

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LG might make a phone you can add another screen to… no joke

But honestly, LG, this probably isn’t it.

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Opinion: Slider phones might seem cool, but are a design dead end

Slider phones are a great way to get smaller bezels, but they’re not a permanent solution. We break down why.

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Huawei founder breaks years-long public silence to talk company security

The founder of Huawei had a few things to say about security and how the company handles security. Which is nice and all, but…

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Huawei is reportedly under federal investigation by the U.S. Justice Department

Now don’t get us wrong, this particular case isn’t as bad as it sounds, but it’s not good either.

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Xiaomi’s new in-display fingerprint sensor solves one big issue

Xiaomi showed off a video of a new kind of in-screen fingerprint sensor which has a larger touch area, making it easier to unlock your phone.

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Galaxy S10 Plus photo leak: Is this Samsung’s new flagship?

A Samsung Galaxy S10 was spotted in the wild. Check it out here!

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Who wants to win a Samsung Galaxy Note 9?

This week, we’re giving away a brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Enter this week’s Sunday giveaway for your chance to win!

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This week in Android: Our CES 2019 Awards!

This week was all about CES and appropriately most of our top stories from this week came from that event. We gave out our Best of CES Awards, awarded the best audio devices, and even rounded up the best smartwatches and wearables. We saw expansion of Google Assistant in both hardware and software, too.

Outside of the trade show, we got news of Samsung’s latest flagship coming earlier than we expected. February 20 is the official date of Samsung Unpacked when we expect to see the Galaxy S10, and maybe even a folding phone! Speaking of Samsung, the iPhone turned 12 this week, and we compared it to our Best of Android 2018 winner, the Note 9, to see how far we’ve come.

Add to that a rugged phone, a gaming phone, and a chat with OnePlus, and you have yourself a pretty full week!

Here are your top stories for the week

Android Authority’s CES Top Picks 2019 Awards: Our favorite products from the show

We scoured the show floor to find the very best that CES had to offer. Come check out what impressed us!

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Samsung to launch Galaxy S10 on February 20

Samsung’s next flagship phone is coming sooner than we all thought and we have the details here!

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Smartwatch roundup: All the best wearables we could find at CES 2019

You want wearables? CES has all the wearables! We found the best ones for you.

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Best audio products of CES 2019

Our sister site, SoundGuys, found the best audio products on the show floor for your inner audiophile.

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Google Assistant Connect makes it easier for companies to create smart products

Google wants the Assistant built into more devices, and now it’s easier than ever for more products to tie into that ecosystem.

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Hands-on: The Lenovo Smart Clock is a cheaper Home Hub for your bedside table

But, if you don’t want to wait for that, you can have a Google Assistant powered alarm clock from Lenovo.

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Hands-on with the Cat S48c rugged phone, available now on Verizon

Want a smartphone that you couldn’t break if you tried? Cat has some good news for you.

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The iPhone turns 12: Here’s how it compares to the best Android phone of 2018

Since the iPhone turned 12 this week, we thought it would be interesting to look back and see how smartphones have evolved since that time.

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We talk with OnePlus about T-Mobile, the new TV, and the invite system

While at CES, we had a chat with OnePlus about the past, present and future of the company. You don’t even need an invitation to read it!

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Nubia Red Magic Mars hands-on: Best budget gaming phone?

The Nubia Red Magic Mars is a sharp looking gaming phone for under $400, which is pretty awesome if you ask us.

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Who wants to win a OnePlus 6T?

This week, we’re giving away a brand new OnePlus 6T. Enter this week’s Sunday giveaway for your chance to win!

Enter the giveaway here

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96% price drop on the 2019 Complete Computer Science Bundle

You don’t need a college degree to be a Computer Science whiz. In fact, it would take you a number of years and many thousands of dollars to go down that route. Online courses are often much more affordable, and let you learn at an accelerated pace.

The 2019 Complete Computer Science Bundle is one such solution. This 11-part super bundle contains over 110 hours of expert-led training. It covers the most vital technologies you need to succeed in this industry, and makes an excellent platform to launch your tech career.

Master mainstream tech skills such as web development and software testing.

Naturally, a good chunk of the bundle is learning how to code in popular programming languages such as Python and JavaScript. The video demonstrations are hands-on, and often you’ll apply your skills in real-world scenarios.

Like a Computer Science degree, you also get comprehensive instruction in mainstream tech skills such as web development and software testing.  You’ll even learn how to build chatbots and voice apps for Alexa.

These tech skills open up a host of career doors, and there’s even some help in taking such opportunities. The bundle contains a huge learning kit to ensure you shine in coding interviews.

The 2019 Computer Science Bundle in full:

• An Easy Introduction to Python — $99 value
• Scalable Programming with Scala and Spark — $99 value
• Break Away: Programming And Coding Interviews — $99 value
• The Web Development Omnibus: jQuery, AngularJS, and ReactJS — $99 value
• Building Voice Apps Using Amazon Alexa — $99 value
• Building Chatbots with Google DialogFlow — $99 value
• Using Elasticsearch and Kibana — $99 value
• From 0 to 1: Spark for Data Science in Python — $99 value
• Learn By Example: Scala — $99 value
• Software Testing Omnibus: Sikuli, Selenium, JUnit, and Principles of Testing — $99 value
• Learn By Example: The Foundations of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — $99 value

The entire value of the bundle is almost $1,100 — nothing compared to college tuition, but not exactly an amount that most of us have laying about. Fortunately, right now there’s a huge 96 percent price drop on the package, meaning you pay just $39.

Over 1,300 people have already enrolled, and the learning kit boasts a five-star rating. However, the deal ends soon, so don’t miss your chance. Hit the button below to find it.

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Hands-on: Kate Spade Scallop Smartwatch 2 now features GPS, HR, and Google Pay support

Some of the most fashionable smartwatches in Fossil’s huge wearables empire comes from Kate Spade, the New York-based fashion company. Today, Kate Spade is announcing a refreshed Wear OS smartwatch called the Kate Spade Scallop Smartwatch 2.

A big complaint users had with last year’s Kate Spade watches was that they were lacking in hardware features compared to the competition. Thankfully the company fixed that with this year’s lineup — the Scallop Smartwatch 2 now features built-in GPS, a heart rate sensor, a 3ATM water resistance rating, and NFC for Google Pay support. This is great news for users who don’t want to sacrifice features for aesthetics.

The design certainly hasn’t been neglected though — each Scallop Smartwatch 2 not only features the iconic spade icon on the top of the watch face, that spade icon also acts as a quick way to monitor your heart rate. And when the spade is tapped, a new heart animation appears before the watch turns on the heart rate sensor.

Of course, like the first generation Scallop watches, these new models also feature the “choose your look” app that lets you match your watch face to the outfit you’re wearing.

As for the tech specs, the Scallop Smartwatch 2 comes with a 300mAh battery, a 42mm stainless steel case, 16mm strap lugs, and 4GB of on-board storage.

Overall, the Scallop Smartwatch 2 looks and feels like a proper sophomore product. It takes all the things we liked most about the first generation and brings more advanced features, which will certainly make it appeal to more users.

If you want one of these on your wrist, the Kate Spade Scallop Smartwatch 2 goes up for pre-order today and will be available in-store and online at katespade.com in late January 2019.

New watch faces for Fossil Sport and Gen. 4 Fossil watches

Fossil has another announcement today, this time for its Fossil Sport and fourth-generation Fossil smartwatches. The company is launching three new watch faces designed by marathoner, model, and entrepreneur Candice Huffine.

The watch faces, shown below, are meant to spread positivity and empowerment, and all feature motivational phrases chosen by Huffine.

Be sure to stay tuned to Android Authority for more CES 2019 coverage!

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