Crafts Marketplace Etsy Now Accepting Apple Pay on the Web

E-commerce site Etsy, which gives independent crafters a place to sell their wares, today announced that it has begun accepting Apple Pay through both its desktop and mobile websites.

Etsy previously accepted Apple Pay within the Etsy app for iOS devices, but with support for Apple Pay on the web, Apple users can pay with Apple Pay using Safari on any supported Mac or iOS device. Etsy is accepting Apple Pay payments in Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Just as it does in Etsy’s iOS app, Apple Pay enables buyers to complete their purchases quickly without needing to add their billing or shipping information at checkout. And as with all other Apple Pay transactions, Apple Pay transactions on the web are encrypted using the mobile wallet on the buyer’s device.

To use Apple Pay on the web while shopping on Etsy, buyers simply select Apple Pay at checkout and then authorize the payment using Touch ID following a prompt on their iOS device.

Apple Pay on the web was introduced with iOS 10 and macOS Sierra, giving Apple Pay users an alternative to payment services like PayPal. Since Apple Pay on the web went live, many websites and payment providers have implemented support for the feature, and it is on its way to being widely accepted.

With Apple Pay on the web, purchases made on a Mac are confirmed through a connection to an Apple Watch or an iPhone, with the purchase authorized via Touch ID. On iOS devices, making a purchase using Apple Pay on the web is similar to making a purchase within an app.

Apple Pay on the web requires iOS 10 or macOS Sierra, along with an Apple Pay-compatible device. On Mac, a purchase needs to be confirmed with an iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE, or Apple Watch, while mobile web payments are available on the above listed iPhones and the following iPads: iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, and all iPad Pro models.

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I dropped my LG V20 and you’ll never guess what happened next…

Dammit.

That was all I could say when I bent over and picked up my LG V20 and looked at the camera glass. I had it in my pocket at my desk, and when I got up to go answer nature’s call it slipped out. It landed on my carpeted floor. And the glass covering the camera assembly shattered.

I’ve dropped phones before. In fact, I’ve dropped phones in this very same spot sitting in this very same chair. This is the first one that was damaged. My Sherlock Holmes-like powers of reasoning tell me it must have hit the edge of the chair mat (just one of those cheap vinyl things from Office Max, the kind with horribly sharp teeth on the back) just at the right spot. There’s nothing else there for it to hit, and it looks like something impacted it right at the edge of the cutout for the main camera.

Somehow, I blame Phil for this.

I ain’t even mad. I can’t be — I dropped it. Everything still works and the film over the glass kept any wayward splinters out of the carpet fibers (and out of my feet) so this is just a matter of aesthetics. But I also know I’m not the only person sporting a brand new V20 with a busted window because the internet exists and we tell each other things. Some folks say they never dropped it and it just broke, others say they dropped it and didn’t think the fall would be enough to cause any damage, and others say they knew the gig was up because of how or where they dropped their phone.

This applies to every expensive thing. I don’t think there’s any particular defect with the V20. A very clear thin piece of glass is held tightly in place and any impact could be enough to crack the glass. Science, yo! The laws of probability say that there are enough people who bought a V20 that some of them will break the glass.

Be careful. Buy a case. Try not to drop your phone.

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Samsung is bringing the Gear S3 to the UK on Nov 18

The Gear S3 Frontier and Classic are coming to the UK next week.

Samsung has kicked off sales of the Gear S3 in South Korea, and the smartwatch will make its debut in the UK on November 18. Both the Frontier and Classic editions of the watch will be available for purchase.

The Frontier edition is the more rugged of the two models, featuring a gunmetal finish and a large rotating bezel. The Classic variant also has a rotating bezel for navigating the Tizen interface, but its design is more subdued.

The Gear S3 will make its way to other global markets on November 18, including the U.S., Australia, Dubai, France, Germany, and Singapore. No word as yet on pricing, but we’ll know more next week.

More: Samsung Gear S3 preview

Top off your phone’s battery on the go with these discounted Kmashi power banks

It’s time to stock up on Kmashi’s power banks.

Right now you can score some sweet savings on Kmashi’s portable battery packs at Amazon with a coupon code. For as little as $6 you can grab a 5000mAh power bank to charge your favorite gadgets while on the go without tethering yourself to a wall. The 5000mAh model has one port and a perfectly pocketable design for charging on the go while the two-port 15000mAh model has two ports and a slim design for stashing in your gear bag or purse.

These two are currently on sale with coupons:

• 5000mAh power bank – $6 with coupon AM8MQ8GY
• 15000mAh power bank – $12.50 with coupon 5AN5A4JD

If you find your phone running down a little too quickly during the day, you will want to have one of these around. At these prices, you may want to pick up some gifts for others as well. Be sure to act quick, battery deals like these usually sell out before long.

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Best Fitness Gifts

It used to be that a pair of running shoes and some clean workout clothes were all the fitness gear you needed.

These days, a beats-blasting playlist and a fitness tracker are as essential to a good workout as anything else. Whether you or someone you know is just starting out on their fitness journey, or they’re seasoned athletes looking to take their training to the next level, here’s our recommendations for the best fitness tech to enhance your workouts and help you hit your fitness goals.

• Fitbit Charge 2
• Moto 360 Sport
• Withings Wi-Fi Scale
• TuneBand Go armband
• NorthFace Thermoball Etip Gloves
• GoPro Session
• Jaybird X3 Sport

Fitbit Charge 2

When it comes to fitness trackers, Fitbit still reigns supreme. They’ve become so ubiquitous, chances are everyone has a co-worker, family or friend obsessed with tracking their steps and other fitness stats on their wrist. If you’re unfamiliar, Fitbits track steps taken, flights of stairs climbed, and calories burned throughout your day.

Fitbit’s latest wrist accessory, the Charge 2, is their absolute best yet. First, there’s the vertically-orientated OLED display, which you tap to cycle through the different statistics and modes. The Charge 2 features Fitbit’s PurePulse continuous heart rate monitor, which lets you quickly check your current heart rate at any moment, and also features the convenience call, text and calendar notifications that you’d expect from wearable tech.

Built-in GPS is missing, but Connected GPS allows you to use your phone’s GPS to map your outdoor runs when tethered to your phone via Bluetooth. The silicone strap is sweat resistant, but you’ll want to make sure to clean and dry it after each workout. It’s also not waterproof, so don’t even think about swimming with it on.

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Moto 360 Sport

The Moto 360 Sport is a smartwatch that combines many of the functions people want in a fitness tracker with the style and added functionality that’s included with Android Wear.

As the name implies, this is the sportier version of the second generation Moto 360. Differentiating it from the non-sport is the inclusion of built-in GPS (a nice feature that’s even missing on the FitBit Charge 2) and a body wrapped silicone strap. These two features, along with the heart rate monitor, make the Moto 360 Sport ideal to wear during workouts. The Moto 360 Sport’s built-in GPS means you can leave your phone at home and go for a run, while still being able to wirelessly listen to your music via Bluetooth headphones. And the silicone strap, while a magnet for lint and dust, is also sweatproof and easy enough to clean.

Above all else, you’ll get a piece of wearable tech you’ll feel comfortable wearing from the office to the gym, with all the usefulness that Android Wear offers.

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Withings Body Wi-Fi scale

Take complete control of your weight using the Withings WS-50, the smart scale that’s designed to accurately measure your weight, BMI, heart rate, and even monitor the indoor air quality of your living space.

Allowing up to eight users on its personalized display, each person in your household can track their weight securely and monitor their goals using the Health Mate app (available for Android and iOS). As you weigh yourself each day, the WS-50 will display the weather and average temperature, giving you a heads up on how to dress before stepping outside and getting active. This smart scale is also compatible with a variety of other health apps including Google Fit, Apple Health, Runkeeper, LoseIt!, MyFitnessPal, and more.

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TuneBand Go armband

There are hundreds of armband smartphone cases out there for bringing your phone with you on a run or a workout. This is because manufacturers typically designed a bunch of different models to fit specific phone makes and sizes. This means you’ll end up having to get a new armband when it’s time to upgrade to a new device.

That is, unless you get a TuneBand Go. This armband offers universal compatibility, as its rubber hooks are adjustable to fit phones from 5 inches to 6.5 inches in size. It also accommodates cases, and it’s actually recommended you use one if you’re concerned about the clips making direct contact with your phone’s display.

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NorthFace Thermoball Etip gloves

Winter is coming, which means it’s time to haul out your cozy winter gear — lest you choose to stay indoors until spring. But you really ought to be heading outside and making the most of things, whether that means sledding, snowboarding or skiing, or simply walking through a winter wonderland.

If you want to enjoy the great outdoors — even when the temps are downright frigid — and still stay connected to your phone, you’ll want to get a pair of touchscreen conductive gloves that are first and foremost warm and reliable. The North Face makes quality outerwear, and these gloves will keep your hands nice and toasty while still allowing you to use your phone’s touchscreen via the conductive fibres in the fingers. The palms are also grippy, so that you don’t accidentally drop your phone into a snowbank. Whoops!

These would make a great gift for pretty much anyone with a phone, and are available in styles for both men and women.

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GoPro HERO5 Session

Getting active with technology doesn’t always have to be about tracking steps or keeping your phone accessible. Sometimes you just want to head out there, strap an action cam on you and show the world how you have fun.

The GoPro HERO5 Session is a portable, rugged little 10MP camera that can shoot still, burst and time-lapse photos, as well as 4K video (also capable of shooting high-speed footage at 90fps in 1080p, and 120fps in 720p). It features voice activation as well as one-touch controls, and can be mounted pretty much anywhere, so you can just tap and go out and record all of your outdoor adventures. Whether you know a cyclist who’s talked about wanting to document their daily commutes, or a budding action sports superstar looking record epic footage, the GoPro HERO5 Session is a gift choice that they’ll cherish. Do note that they will also need a microSD card.

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Jaybird X3 Sport

An ideal pair of workout headphones are going to be wireless, sweatproof, and comfortable while still delivering solid sound quality and adequate battery life.

Jaybird has been in the Bluetooth headphone space since 2007, and their latest pair, the Jaybird X3 Sport earbuds, are an ideal option for the runner or athlete in your life that always seems to be complaining about their headphone situation. The two earpieces are tethered together, with a three-button remote for controlling playback and volume, and each pair come with several silicone and foam tip options, along with fins that help keep them secure in ear no matter how intense your workout gets. The size is small and compact, and yet the batteries are capable of delivering you great sound quality for up to eight hours.

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OnePlus 3 will get a taste of Nougat this month, stable OTA coming by end of 2016

Nougat beta community build coming this month, stable OTA by the end of the year.

Samsung, LG, and Sony announced their Nougat plans this week, and now OnePlus has shared details on when it will roll out the latest version of Android to the OnePlus 3.

Speaking to Engadget, OnePlus’ head of software Brian Yoon revealed that a Nougat beta community build will be rolled out later this month, with an OTA update rolling out to all OnePlus 3 devices by the end of the year.

There’s good news for OnePlus 2 owners as well, as Yoon confirmed to the publication that last year’s phone will be updated to Nougat as well. However, there isn’t a specific timeframe as to when the handset will receive Nougat.

OnePlus merged its OxygenOS team with the China-focused HydrogenOS division earlier this year, and while the company said that the move was designed to “increase efficiency and speed up our software updates,” it was necessitated by a mass exodus of members from the OxygenOS team following the launch of the OnePlus 3.

Crucially, the chief designer responsible for the Material Design aesthetic of the Marshmallow-based OxygenOS has left the company, so it will be interesting to see the direction OnePlus takes with Nougat.

Which Pixel OTA or factory image to flash? It’s now a little easier to figure out

There are different builds for the European, U.S. and Verizon Pixels.

Google dropped three new Android 7.1 builds for the Pixel and Pixel XL recently, complete with the November 2016 security patches. But it wasn’t immediately clear which of the three builds posted update-hungry Pixel owners should apply to their devices.

In the past day or so, Google has refreshed its factory images page (but curiously, not its OTA images page) with a small but important update — specifically, which Pixel variant each build is for. Here’s how it breaks down:

• NDE63U = Europe
• NDE63X = Verizon
• NDE63V is not labeled, but by process of elimination this is almost certainly for U.S. unlocked Pixels

Google will probably provide similar region/carrier information when new Android builds drop each month, so if you don’t want to wait around for an automatic update, it’ll be a little easier to figure out which build is intended for your phone.

It’s worth remembering that flashing a factory image or OTA with a build number that doesn’t match your region probably won’t do much, if any harm. We’ve been running NDE63X on a European Pixel XL for the past few days with no issues whatsoever. So you’ll probably be fine whichever of the three you’re running. (Although it may affect which automatic updates you get in the future.)

So good luck, and happy sideloading. (Or you could just wait for a seamless update to hit in the background. Whatever floats your boat.)

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