Fido starts offering 5GB free data to select subscribers again

Earlier in the month, Fido started sending out text messages to select subscribers that say they can get free 5GB of data per month if they don't switch their plans for the next 24 months. Now, the Rogers-owned carrier has started sending out these alerts again. An iPhone in Canada reader informed the site that they just received the message. The user was on an $85/10GB Large plan, which has now been bumped up to 15GB for the next two years. According to Fido, you don't need to do anything. The free data will be credited to your account, and it'll be viewable online via My Account.

Motorola patent suggest Razr-style foldable device with touch-sensitive sides

Motorola's take on the foldable phone might be getting another upgrade if the recently discovered patent filing is anything to go by.

It shows a clamshell form factor with a secondary screen on the outside, very similar to the recently launched foldable. But this time, the sides feature eight touch sensors that can work as virtual buttons to be pressed and swiped for different features. It can work differently and perform various functions depending on whether the phone is open or closed. There's a possibility of enabling up to 20 different gestures and features.

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Google's Black Friday deal slashes $250 off the Pixel 4, 4 XL

Google just launched the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL last month, but now might be the best time to get one. As part of its Black Friday sale, the company offers the flagship phones at $250 off its original retail price. This means you can get the Pixel 4 64GB for $749 instead of $999; the Pixel 4 128GB for $879 instead of $1,129; the Pixel 4 XL for $879 instead of $1,129; and the Pixel 4 XL for $1,009 instead of $1,259.

The Pixel 4 series runs on Android 10 with 6GB of RAM, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. This is the first Pixel to bring a dual-camera setup to the series. It also introduces the gesture-based Motion Sense.

Some Google Stadia users get to use old Chromecast Ultras to play

At launch, you can only play Google Stadia on TV by using the Chromecast Ultra included in the Founders and Premiere Edition bundles. But some users who already have Chromecast Ultras have been able to stream games through a firmware update. Google had plans to update older Chromecast Ultra models, but they haven't given a schedule for its release. 

According to a Reddit thread, some users tried heading into the Settings and turning on the Preview Program and then rebooting the Chromecast to get the firmware update and play games. Google confirmed on Thursday that it will begin shipping early next week. The manual firmware update could be a workaround for those who got the access codes but don't have their bundles yet.

Source: Android Police