A large-scale independent study of pre-installed Android apps has cast a critical spotlight on the privacy and security risks that preloaded software poses to users of the Google developed mobile platform. The researchers behind the paper, which has been published in preliminary form ahead of a future presentation at the IEEE Symposium on Security and […]
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Tile Mate and Pro review: A good idea made better with replaceable batteries
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Tile Mate and Pro
$24.99 (Mate), $34.99 (Pro)
The Good
Slim and lightweight design • Strong Bluetooth connectivity • Battery door opens easily • Pro speaker is loud
The Bad
Smart Alerts • while in beta • don’t always work • Mate scratches easily
The Bottom Line
By adding user-replaceable batteries, Tile has made its Mate and Pro trackers even better, but pass on the subscription service, at least for now.
Mashable Score3.5
Cool Factor3.0
Learning Curve4.0
Performance4.0
Bang for the Buck3.0
The new Tile Mate and Tile Pro look good on paper. The company, known for its small Bluetooth trackers that you attach to things like keychains, has fixed the Achilles’ heel of the two products without significantly changing their design. And they still cost the same: $24.99 for the Mate and $34.99 for the Pro. Read more…
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