If you’ve paid any attention at all to tech news today — or, heck, even just glanced briefly at Twitter — you’re likely aware that Facebook is getting hammered at the moment over a pretty creepy-sounding revelation.

The company has been using a Facebook Research app it developed for iOS and Android to pretty much spy on everything a participating user does on their smartphone. It’s permission-based, and Facebook has apparently being paying the users who participate, but this has nevertheless generated yet another serious black eye for Facebook, which bypassed Apple’s App Store and seemingly broke some of Apple’s rules to do this. Apple responded by yanking some technical permissions for Facebook that have cause some chaos internally at the social networking company, and the whole thing seems to be continuing to escalate.

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Like Facebook, Google also got a data collection app past Apple originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 15:57:55 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you want to fry up crispy food that’s just as good as what you might find at your favorite restaurants, we’ve got just the thing. The Elite Platinum EDF-401T Maxi-Matic 1700-Watt Stainless-Steel Triple Basket Electric Deep Fryer is as good as any deep fryer we’ve ever tested, but it has one main thing that sets it apart: it only costs $48 on Amazon. Air fryers are very trendy right now and they totally live up to the hype, but you’ll never get the same flavor as you will when you batter something and deep-fry it. Definitely check out this model on Amazon for when air frying simply won’t do.

Elite Platinum EDF-401T Maxi-Matic 1700-Watt Stainless-Steel Triple Basket Electric Deep Fryer…: $45.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• Includes 2 2-quart frying baskets and 1 large 4 quart frying basket
• One 4 quart enamel removable inner pot
• Adjustable temperature settings and timer knob
• Immiscible heating element
• Brushed Stainless Steel housing

Elite Platinum EDF-401T Maxi-Matic 1700-Watt Stainless-Steel Triple Basket Electric Deep Fryer…: $45.99

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Our favorite deep fryer is only $48 right now on Amazon originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 15:35:23 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In what has to be a significant blow for anyone who decided to take the day off to avoid the cold, Microsoft is currently dealing with a serious Xbox Live issue that is making it impossible for many Xbox One owners to use their consoles at all. A quick search on Reddit or Twitter results in thousands of tweets and comments from frustrated users who say they are being confronted with a black screen shortly after their console starts up.

Not long after word began to spread about the issue, the Xbox Support team revealed in a tweet that it was “aware of reports of Xbox One console startup, title update and sign-in errors.” The Xbox Live Service Status page on Xbox.com has been updated to reflect this, but we still don’t know exactly what’s going on.

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Xbox Live issues have made countless Xbox One consoles unusable originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 15:10:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While some of the iPhone controversies over the past several years have been dramatized to the point of parody, the so-called “Batterygate” was different. After endless speculation, Apple finally admitted to throttling the performance of older iPhone models in order to extend the lifespan of aging batteries, and the backlash was fierce. So then, in order to appease disappointed consumers, Apple lowered the price of battery replacements for every iPhone 6 and newer model from $79 to $29 for the duration of 2018, which Tim Cook admits affected iPhone revenue.

Now that 2018 has come and gone, iPhone battery replacements prices jumped back up. But if you don’t want to pay full price for Apple to replace your battery, there’s still another $29 option. This week, iFixit announced that its battery replacement kits (which it lowered to match Apple last year) will stay at $29.99 through 2019.

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iFixit will sell iPhone battery replacement kits for $30 through 2019 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 14:48:01 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you want to give your new iPhone a big battery boost but you don’t want to use a cheap plastic battery case to do it, you were out of luck until just recently. Then, after not making its own battery cases for a while, Apple surprised us all and launched brand new models for its 2018 iPhone lineup. They’re pricey at $129, of course, but they’re worth it if you want the best and you want to keep things OEM. Surprisingly though, Amazon is already offering the Apple Smart Battery Case for iPhone XR, Apple Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS, and Apple Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS Max at a discount!

Apple Smart Battery Case (for iPhone XR) – Black: $118.58

Apple Smart Battery Case (for iPhone Xs) – Black: $118.51

Apple Smart Battery Case (for iPhone Xs Max) – Black: $118.24

Here’s some additional information from the product page:

• The case can be charged even faster with USB-PD compatible chargers.
• It also supports Lightning accessories, such as the Ear Pods with Lightning Connector (included with your iPhone), or the Lightning Digital AV Adapter (sold separately).
• Talk time up to 39 hours
• Internet use up to 22 hours
• Video playback up to 27 hours

Apple Smart Battery Case (for iPhone XR) – Black: $118.58

Apple Smart Battery Case (for iPhone Xs) – Black: $118.51

Apple Smart Battery Case (for iPhone Xs Max) – Black: $118.24

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Apple’s brand new Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max are already discounted originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 14:25:21 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re still a few weeks out from the long-awaited reveal of Samsung’s foldable phone, and we have some fresh details to share that have just leaked about Samsung’s bendy phone game plan. Except, well, we’re not actually talking about that foldable phone, though — turns out, the dedicated gaming phone we first heard about last year that Samsung has been working on is seemingly going to be yet another foldable device, one that’s separate from the foldable Galaxy phone Samsung has been hoping will usher in a new chapter for the handset industry.

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Samsung’s working on another foldable smartphone and no one realized it originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 14:02:26 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re in the market for a new countertop microwave, there’s really only one model you should even bother considering right now. It’s the AmazonBasics 700W Microwave With Alexa, and it’s on sale right now for just $42. At that price, it’s already cheaper than any comparable microwave you would find in stores… but it also has Alexa support and other nifty features like the ability to automatically reorder popcorn when you’re running low!

AmazonBasics Microwave, Small, 0.7 Cu. Ft, 700W, Works with Alexa: $41.99

Here are the key details from the product page:

• Now it’s easier to defrost vegetables, make popcorn, cook potatoes, and reheat rice. With an Echo device (not included), quick-cook voice presets and a simplified keypad let you just ask Alexa to start microwaving.
• Automatically reorder popcorn when you run low and save 10% on popcorn orders—enabled by Amazon Dash Replenishment technology
• Compact size saves counter space, plus 10 power levels, a kitchen timer, a child lock, and a turntable.
• Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new presets.
• External dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 17.3 in. x 10.1 in. x 14.1 in. ; Turntable (Diameter): 10 in. ; Maximum Popcorn bag size: 3 oz

AmazonBasics Microwave, Small, 0.7 Cu. Ft, 700W, Works with Alexa: $41.99

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The Amazon microwave with Alexa built in is somehow only $42 today originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 13:39:27 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re looking for nifty new apps to fill your iPhone or iPad but you don’t want to spend a lot of money, you’ve come to the right place. We sifted through hundreds of discounted apps on Wednesday morning to come up with the six best ones that are all on sale for free right now. Remember, these deals could be done at any moment, so definitely download them while you still can.

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6 paid iPhone apps on sale for free on January 30th originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 13:16:48 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple finally released its own iPhone XR battery case… and you most definitely shouldn’t even consider buying it. It comes with a ridiculous $130 price tag and it packs less extra juice than we’ve ever seen in any other battery case. If you want a much, much better option than Apple’s Smart Battery Case, definitely check out the Elebase iPhone XR Battery Case on Amazon. For just $25 you get a sleek design and 5,000 mAh of additional power!

Elebase iPhone XR Battery Case (6.1”),5000mAh Portable External Backup Charging Case for iPho…: $25.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• EXTEND BATTERY LIFE — The 5000mAh rechargeable battery case provides up to 120% extra battery capacity whenever you need it, giving you the power to do more. With a series of four LEDs on the rear side, you can easily keep tabs on battery power of the case. Never worry about power again!
• USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN — The product is easy to attach with a slide-and-lock design and you don’t even need to remove the case to plug in your Lightning headphones or sync up your phone with a computer. Furthermore, you can also use this case with any magnetic mount as built-in magnets will hold your phone in place.
• ULTIMATE PROTECTION — By utilizing a more rugged design than other battery cases on the market, this battery case features a rigid plastic shell and raised bezel, to provide your iPhone with added protection against drops and hard falls.
• CHARGE WITH CONFIDENCE — Built-in fail-safe circuitry and temperature protection prevents over-charging and overheating. Besides, The first-class lithium-ion polymer cells also guarantee the most efficient charge for your device.
• WARRANTY — We back this iPhone battery case with one year warranty and friendly after-sale customer service. Please don’t hesitated to reach out if there is any problem for your order 🙂

Elebase iPhone XR Battery Case (6.1”),5000mAh Portable External Backup Charging Case for iPho…: $25.99

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You’ll double your iPhone XR’s battery life with this $25 case originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 12:53:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thanos is largely expected to be one of the main villains in the upcoming Avengers movie, although he’d probably refer to himself as the hero of his own story. Thanos happens to be the best constructed bad guy in Avengers history so far, so Marvel will want to continue to put the character to good use in Avengers: Endgame. But there may be an even more significant threat looming. A new fan theory has already identified the kind of villain that would get the job done, and it’s a villain from the MCU that we already saw in a previous movie.

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New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ theory says there might be an even bigger threat than Thanos originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 at 12:30:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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