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Nexus 5X

Nexus 5X is $150 cheaper on Project Fi. Photo: Google

The price tag of Nexus 5X has been dropping like a lead balloon since the handset launched last fall, and it has finally reached the sub-$200 mark.

If you buy the device on Google’s own Project Fi network over the next month, it’ll cost you just $199. And to make it even more accessible, Google is dropping the Project Fi invites system.

3D Touch is awesome on iPhone 6s. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

3D Touch is awesome on iPhone 6s. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Google’s next-generation Nexus smartphone will adopt the iPhone’s 3D Touch technology, according to an “insider” familiar with the company’s plans. It’s thought HTC will be tasked with building the device, and it should arrive later this year.

Android Pay is expanding its reach. Photo: Google

Android Pay is expanding its reach. Photo: Google

Android Pay, which made its debut in the U.S. just five months ago, is already gearing up to take its fight against Apple Pay international.

The U.K. will be the second market served by Google’s mobile payments system, according to a new report — and Britons will be able to sign up by the end of March.

Windows 10 Mobile

Windows 10 will see fewer Android ports. Photo: Microsoft

Microsoft has given up on trying to convince Android developers to bring their apps to Windows 10 Mobile by killing off its porting tool while it was still in development. The company has confirmed that “Project Astoria” is dead, but it is still pushing for iOS ports.

How to instantly ruin a pretty watch. Photo: Victorinox

How to instantly ruin a pretty watch. Photo: Victorinox

Victorinox wants to make your favorite wristwatch smarter with a new wearable that adds an LED display and new functionality.

The only problem is, it’s so ugly, you’ll never want to wear it.

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