Christmas is just around the corner, and if you fancy having a new tablet tucked under the tree, then now is a good time to head to the shops. Apple and Samsung’s devices have been given a hefty discount in the run-up to the festive period, with prices now starting from just £99. Yes, for under £100 you can grab a pixel-packed portable screen that’s perfect for a quick boxset binge.

That very low cost is for the Tab A11, which features an 8.7-inch 90Hz screen, 64GB of storage, Dolby speakers and a sleek design. There’s also a 3.5mm headphone port, long battery life and an Octa-Core processor.

This Samsung tablet usually costs £149.99, but that’s been dropped to just £99 at stores including Amazon, Very and Samsung’s own online marketplace.

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It’s worth noting that this is a low-cost device that should be perfect for browsing the web and watching movies. However, more memory-hungry tasks such as gaming or video editing could be more of a struggle, so this might not be the best tablet for power users.

Luckily, there is also a significant discount on the latest iPad Air, which now features the M3 chip inside. This makes this gadget as powerful as some premium laptops.

Other features packed inside this tablet include an 11-inch display, 128GB of storage, fast Wi-Fi 6E speeds and a clever 12MP Centre Stage front camera that follows you around the room as you make calls.

Right now, the iPad starts from £599 at Apple, but Argos is selling it for £499, and this isn’t the only store offering a discount. Very.co.uk and Amazon also have the M3 Air for that much lower price.

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Google releases a security update for all Android phones each month, but the firm also sometimes pushes out huge fixes for its own Pixel branded smartphones. December is one of those months, as the tech giant has just released one of the biggest software updates of the year to anyone with a Pixel 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 series phone.

That’s because all of these devices are compatible with Android 16, the latest version of the Android mobile operating system. It means Google can send out a widespread update that addresses known performance issues across multiple devices.

In a Google Pixel Update post for December 2025 on Google’s support website, Community Manager Kush M. detailed all the fixes now available for Pixel phones across the globe.

“We have started to roll out the monthly software update for December 2025. All supported Pixel devices running Android 16 will receive these software updates starting today, and the rollout will continue over the next week in phases, depending on carrier and device,” Kush M. said. “You will receive a notification once the system update is available for your device. We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest software.”

While the update admittedly fixes a lot of bugs, the existence of so many in the first place does lend some credence to the idea that Pixel phones can be quite buggy.

These fixes include “for an issue where the battery’s 80% charge limit setting may be incorrect in certain conditions”, “for an issue where the system could run out of memory due to splash screens not closing properly in certain conditions”, “for issues causing instability and intermittent problems with emergency calling functionality under certain conditions” and “for an issue with screen freezing when using gesture navigation or app switching in certain conditions”.

These seemingly quite major bugs are confirmed to have at some point affected the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Other bugs affecting display and graphics on the newest Pixel 10 series are allegedly fixed with the software update. In total there are 33 fixes across the still-supported Pixel phone line up.

If you have a Pixel 6 or later, head to the Settings app then System > Software updates, and see if there’s an update waiting for you to install.

Some of the issues addressed affected audio, battery, charging, Bluetooth, Camera, sensors, system performance, phone calls, the touchscreen and a host of software bugs including Wi-Fi gremlins.

Hopefully this is a sign Google is getting on top of problems with its Pixel phones. The latest Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series promise buyers seven years of Android OS and security updates from release, which beats many of its smartphone rivals.

Amazon’s popular Fire TV Sticks have become renowned for allowing homes to tune into premium content without paying the usual high subscription fees. However, the days of watching things – such as Sky Sports – illegally appear to be numbered. Amazon recently announced that it is cracking down on so-called “dodgy” Fire TV Sticks, with the company set to block any apps that appear to offer users access to illegal streams.

Speaking recently to Express.co.uk, an Amazon spokesperson said: “Piracy is illegal, and we’ve always worked to block it from our Appstore.

“Through an expanded program led by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), a global coalition fighting digital piracy, we’ll now block apps identified as providing access to pirated content, including those downloaded from outside our Appstore.”

Although many users are still able to access illegal streaming services via their Fire TV Sticks, it appears the crackdown is now starting, with some already seeing a “warning’ message.

As spotted by the team at AFTVnews, once a dodgy application is launched, an alert pops up which states that the software has been identified as offering access to illegal content.

“Warning. One or more apps on your device have been identified as using or providing access to unlicensed content, including this app, and will be disabled. To remove this app now, select “Uninstall”.”

Users then still have the option to launch the app, but the alert gives a good indication that it’s been spotted and a ban is on the way.

It’s unclear when a full block will come into force, but Amazon says the update will start being rolled out in Europe first, with UK users being blocked at some point in the future.

Although this change will go some way toward stopping illegal streaming, it won’t address the underlying issue of why people are streaming illegally in the first place.

Top analyst Paolo Pescatore told Express.co.uk that the change is “long-overdue” and the move is a “step in the right direction”.

However, there is a broader problem: consumers are being forced to pay increasingly high subscription fees to access content.

“Broadcasters are spending more to secure live sports rights and passing these costs onto consumers who can’t afford them, leading to a messy, fragmented experience,” Pescatore added.