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Tech Optimizer

October 6, 2026

Webroot is the #1 rated antivirus software, and now it’s up to 50% off

Webroot is offering discounts of up to 50% on its cybersecurity products, with prices starting at .99 per year for single-device protection and .99 per year for up to five devices. The software has received a four-star rating for its speed and features, including a password manager, and was ranked as the top antivirus solution in a PassMark study released in July 2025. Webroot provides cloud-based antivirus protection for various devices, including PCs, Macs, tablets, Chromebooks, and smartphones, with features like Password Manager and Web Threat Shield.

AppWizard

October 5, 2026

Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: 8th Wonder, Dawnfolk, Metal Soldiers 4 Pro, House of Da Vinci, more

Amazon has enhanced its early fall Prime Day offerings with various deals, including discounts on Google Play apps and games such as Cultures: 8th Wonder, Dawnfolk, Metal Soldiers 4 Pro, The House of Da Vinci, Box Head: Roguelike Premium, WINCH IT OUT, LIMBO, and Paign 2 – RPG. Additionally, there are new deals on the Pixel Watch 5, including a discount on the Steph Curry Special Edition model, and Lenovo's 4K Yoga Tab Gen 2 Android tablets are available at discounts of up to 7%, along with complimentary active noise-canceling earbuds.

BetaBeacon

October 4, 2026

You Can Now Use Your Android Tablet As A Gaming Handheld – Here’s How

The RedMagic Astra 2 tablet can be turned into a gaming PC by docking it, connecting it to a larger monitor or TV, and using external accessories like keyboards and controllers. It has a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and an internal liquid cooling system that allows for high-quality PC game emulation and native android gaming. External storage is recommended for running high-end AAA games on the tablet.

AppWizard

October 1, 2026

Popular 3D modelling app Blender is coming to Android tablets, but not iPad

Blender is set to launch an application for Android tablets in the first half of 2027. An APK demo is currently available, showcasing the app's features. The development focuses on optimizing Blender for tablets, emphasizing stylus input and redesigning controls for touchscreen use. This launch coincides with Google's introduction of the Googlebook platform, which aims to enhance productivity on larger screens. There is no progress on an iPad version of Blender at this time.

AppWizard

October 1, 2026

Huion Note E Notebook / Android Tablet Review – Affordable e-paper-like tablet – Mighty Gadget Blog Technology News and Reviews

The iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 and AINote 2 are e-ink tablets with AI capabilities for voice transcription, excelling in note-taking and audio transcription but suffering from a sluggish user interface. The TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER features a matte NXTPAPER display for comfortable reading and writing but does not match the feel of e-ink, priced at £479. The Huion Note E is a budget-friendly Android tablet at £299, designed for productivity with a matte display and PenTech 3.0 EMR pen technology. It has an 8.4-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200, powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor, and offers approximately 6.5 hours of battery life. The tablet includes a handwriting recognition feature but lacks integrated voice transcription. It is designed to resemble a hardback book, with a PU leather folio case and a fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button. The display has a brightness of 300 nits and a refresh rate of 60 Hz, and while it supports a Reading Mode for a greyscale experience, it does not fully replicate an e-ink reading experience. The device has no expandable storage and limited USB 2.0 speeds for file transfers.

AppWizard

October 1, 2026

Blender, the 3D modeling app, is launching for Android next year; iPad app still on pause

Blender is adapting its 3D modeling application for Android devices, with a targeted launch in the first half of 2027 and an APK demo already available. The focus is on enhancing the experience on tablets, which involves redesigning for touchscreen use and integrating stylus support. Support for the iPad version is currently on hold.

Tech Optimizer

October 1, 2026

Norton’s antivirus plans drop to Black Friday prices — but the deals end tomorrow

Norton is offering discounts of up to 76% on its antivirus plans, matching last year's Black Friday prices. The current prices for the first year are as follows: Norton AntiVirus Plus for .99 (originally .99), Norton 360 Standard for .99 (originally .99), and Norton 360 Deluxe for .99 (originally 4.99). The AntiVirus Plus plan protects one device and includes features like Scam Protection and 2GB of cloud backup. The Norton 360 Standard plan covers three devices, adds a VPN and Dark Web Monitoring, while the Deluxe plan protects five devices, offers 50GB of cloud backup, Privacy Monitor, and Parental Control. These promotional prices are valid for the first year only, after which standard pricing resumes unless auto-renewal is disabled. Norton provides a 60-day money-back guarantee.

AppWizard

September 30, 2026

Blender, the 3D modeling app, is launching for Android next year; iPad app still on pause

Blender is planning to port its 3D modeling application to the Android platform, with an anticipated launch in the first half of 2027. This was announced during the Blender Conference 2026, where an APK demo was also released. The port will primarily target tablet users, but challenges exist due to Blender's reliance on keyboard shortcuts, requiring a redesign for touchscreen interfaces and the integration of stylus support. Support for iPad is currently on hold.

AppWizard

September 30, 2026

Google Play Cuts Game Fee to 15%, Day-One Rule [2026]

Starting September 30, 2026, Google will implement changes to the Android game distribution economics through the Google Play Games Level Up program, reducing the commission on game revenue exceeding million annually from 20% to 15%. Developers must launch their games on Android simultaneously with other platforms to qualify for this discount; otherwise, they will be ineligible for six months. The new fee structure includes a baseline rate cut to 10% on the first million and 20% on earnings above that, while the Level Up program allows qualifying titles to pay 15% on revenue beyond the first million. The rollout of the Level Up program will begin in Australia, the European Economic Area, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States on September 30, 2026, followed by South Korea on December 31, 2026, and the rest of the world on September 30, 2027. If a game launches on a non-Android platform first, it will face a six-month waiting period before qualifying for Level Up pricing. Existing games launched before September 30, 2026, are exempt from this penalty.

AppWizard

September 30, 2026

Gemini replaces Google Assistant on Android, with no way back

Gemini has officially replaced Google Assistant on mobile devices, a transition that began last year. Google has phased out the option to revert to Google Assistant, with the removal process starting in September and affecting various devices including smartphones and tablets. Users have reported that the switch-back option is disappearing from the Gemini app. While Nest and Google Home speakers currently retain Google Assistant, vehicles with Google built-in will continue to support it. Some users have expressed dissatisfaction with Gemini, noting it lacks certain features of Google Assistant and has issues with accuracy in responses.