Samsung Pay will expand next year. Photo: Samsung

Samsung is already fighting Apple Pay head on in the U.S., and now the South Korean company wants to beat it to new markets. A new report claims Samsung Pay will make its way to China, Spain, and the U.K. next year — only one of which is already supported by Apple Pay.

Google Play is getting cheaper in some countries. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac

Google has dropped its minimum prices for apps and in-app purchases through Google Play in 17 countries around the world. The change comes months after the company allowed developers to sell apps for as little as INR10 ($0.15) in India to “make content more accessible.”

Google Photos becomes even more useful! Photo: Google

Google is rolling out a new Google Photos update for Android that includes a number of new features that can help you free up storage space on your smartphone or tablet. Users will find a new “Free Up Space” button in the Settings menu that lets you bulk-delete photos that you’ve already backed up.

The Note 5’s new S Pen warning. Photo: J. Williams

Samsung has begun shipping its Galaxy Note 5 with new stickers that warn users not to insert their S Pen into the device upside down. The company hopes to ensure that new owners don’t make the same mistake many others have, which can lead to a broken smartphone.

Make your TV smart with the Chromebit. Photo: ASUS

If you have only basic computing needs, you might not need a pricey laptop or a powerful desktop. For just $85, you can now turn any old monitor or TV into a personal computer powered by Google’s excellent Chrome OS, thanks to the new ASUS Chromebit stick.