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		<title>Google Fi Rolls Out International Upgrades and Discounts for Summer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Viray]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Google Fi users get some pretty handy tools for travel.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/06/09/google-fi-rolls-out-international-upgrades-and-discounts-for-summer/">Google Fi Rolls Out International Upgrades and Discounts for Summer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://phandroid.com">Phandroid</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-path-to-node="1">Google Fi Wireless recently announced that it was bringing <a href="https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-fi-wireless/international-travel-features-5g-coverage/">several connectivity upgrades</a> to its Unlimited Premium plan, which brings enhanced network switching, expanded 5G coverage, and new security for subscribers.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="2">For network reliability, Google says that it&#8217;s upgraded its dual cellular switching technology on Pixel phones, and the service can now automatically transition between multiple international networks in real time, locking onto the strongest available signal.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="2">Google has also expanded its high-speed 5G footprint to 22 new locations, including Colombia and Morocco, which finally brings 5G access to more than 110 countries. Subscribers looking to connect multiple devices can use data-only eSIMs to share their coverage with up to five additional devices, such as smartwatches and tablets for free.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="3">Additionally, Google Fi’s built-in encrypted VPN is now available in more international destinations, including Japan and South Korea to protect users on unsecure public Wi-Fi networks. Additionally, the company is rolling out its Wi-Fi Auto-Connect+ (W+) feature across select locations in Europe and Asia. The W+ network automatically connects devices to encrypted, premium indoor Wi-Fi that performs up to twice as reliably as cellular data alone.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="4">The Google Fi app has also been updated with new setup and troubleshooting tools—it can verify when SIM and messaging services are functioning properly before departure, and can even diagnose technical issues and provides step-by-step guidance for manual adjustments when a user is abroad.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="5">Finally, Google also launched a limited-time promotion for new subscribers—customers who sign up for the Unlimited Premium plan before June 30, 2026, will receive a 50% discount on their service for the first 12 months.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/06/09/google-fi-rolls-out-international-upgrades-and-discounts-for-summer/">Google Fi Rolls Out International Upgrades and Discounts for Summer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://phandroid.com">Phandroid</a>.</p>
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		<title>Google&#8217;s Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Comes with Real-Time Translation for Dozens of Languages</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Viray]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:57:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It's rolling out for both Android and iOS.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/06/09/googles-gemini-3-5-live-translate-comes-with-real-time-translation-for-dozens-of-languages/">Google&#8217;s Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Comes with Real-Time Translation for Dozens of Languages</a> appeared first on <a href="https://phandroid.com">Phandroid</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-path-to-node="1">Google recently announced that it&#8217;s <a href="https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-live-3-5-translate/">now launched Gemini 3.5 Live Translate</a>, a new audio model that&#8217;s capable of continuous speech-to-speech translation. Unlike traditional turn-based systems that require speakers to pause, Google says that the new model processes audio in real time, in addition to preserving the speaker&#8217;s original intonation, pitch, and pacing.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="2">On paper, Gemini 3.5 Live Translate can automatically detect which language is currently being spoken (with support for more than 70 languages) without requiring manual configuration. It&#8217;s also designed to handle loud or unpredictable environments, and all audio generated by the model is embedded with a SynthID watermark for authenticity.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="3">With that in mind, Gemini 3.5 Live Translate is rolling out across Google&#8217;s entire ecosystem, and will be available globally on the Google Translate app for iOS and Android. Google says that users wearing headphones will experience a mirrored tone translation, and Android users have the added benefit of &#8220;listening mode&#8221; which allows them to hold the phone to their ear to listen to translations a bit more discreetly.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="4">Meanwhile, Enterprise users will see the feature integrated into Google Meet starting this month in a private preview for select Google Workspace customers.</p>
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		<title>Stop Fussing With Your Sprinklers. The Aiper IrriSense 2 Does It All For You</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Aiper IrriSense 2 combines a sprinkler, controller, valve, and nutrient feeder into one app-controlled device for smarter yard watering.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/06/09/stop-fussing-with-your-sprinklers-the-aiper-irrisense-2-does-it-all-for-you/">Stop Fussing With Your Sprinklers. The Aiper IrriSense 2 Does It All For You</a> appeared first on <a href="https://phandroid.com">Phandroid</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;ve ever come home to a soggy lawn right after a rainstorm, or wrestled with a half-dozen sprinkler heads just to cover your yard, the Aiper IrriSense 2 smart irrigation system is worth a look. Traditional yard watering is tedious. You set timers, move things around, and still end up with dry patches in some spots and puddles in others. A smarter approach has been a long time coming.</p>
<p>The IrriSense 2 is a single tower-style device that packs four things into one: a sprinkler, an irrigation controller, an electric valve, and a nutrient feeder. You don&#8217;t have to worry about underground pipes, or multiple hoses snaking messily across your yard. You just need to plug it in, attach a garden hose, connect to WiFi, and you&#8217;re good to go. According to Aiper, setup takes about 15 minutes. One unit covers up to 4,800 square feet with a spray range of up to 39 feet.</p>
<h2>Precise Watering That Adjusts to Your Yard and the Weather</h2>
<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-361610" src="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-3.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="960" srcset="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-3.jpg 1920w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-3-350x175.jpg 350w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-3-640x320.jpg 640w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-3-768x384.jpg 768w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-3-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-3-400x200.jpg 400w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-3-600x300.jpg 600w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-3-800x400.jpg 800w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-3-1200x600.jpg 1200w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-3-1600x800.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>
<p>The Aiper app lets you split your yard into up to 10 separate irrigation zones. Each one gets its own watering schedule and depth settings. You can draw areas, lines, or specific points in the app to target exactly where water goes. This is because depending on your yard, different areas might need different amounts of water. For example, a flower bed needs far less water than your lawn. A vegetable garden has totally different needs than shrubs along a fence. Each zone can be set individually, so every part of your yard gets the right amount at the right time.</p>
<p>The device runs what Aiper calls EvenRain technology. It&#8217;s TÜV-certified and mimics natural rainfall instead of blasting plants with a single concentrated stream. A softer, more distributed spray absorbs into soil better, causes less erosion, and supports healthier root development. Hard water pressure compacts soil and causes runoff, which could make your driveway dirty and messy.</p>
<p>Aiper says combining zone mapping, EvenRain delivery, and weather-based scheduling can cut water usage by up to 40% versus traditional sprinklers. The app tracks water usage over time, showing how much you&#8217;ve used per session and how much you&#8217;ve saved. No manual tracking needed.</p>
<p>Weather awareness comes from the built-in Weather-Sense Response System. It monitors incoming conditions and automatically pauses or adjusts scheduled watering during continuous rain. If a storm rolls in right as your morning cycle is about to start, it cancels without you touching anything. The app sends a notification confirming the skip. For anyone who&#8217;s come home to a flooded yard after a full day of rain, that automatic adjustment is a clever upgrade. Honestly, it isn&#8217;t always the big and flashy features that gets us, it&#8217;s the smaller, thoughtful features that work quietly in the background.</p>
<p>You can also set custom thresholds. Tell the system to hold off on watering during anything more than a light drizzle, or only pause for heavy rain. Traditional timer-based systems can&#8217;t do that.</p>
<h2>Feed Your Lawn While You Water It</h2>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-361611" src="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-4.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" srcset="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-4.jpg 1920w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-4-350x197.jpg 350w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-4-640x360.jpg 640w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-4-400x225.jpg 400w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-4-600x338.jpg 600w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-4-800x450.jpg 800w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-4-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-4-1600x900.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>
<p>One feature that separates the Aiper IrriSense 2 from most smart sprinklers is the built-in nutrient feeder. The US version works with Aiper&#8217;s SoilPulse Microbial Organic Soil Amendment. This is a liquid treatment dispensed automatically during regular watering cycles. It&#8217;s not traditional fertilizer. Instead, Aiper describes it as a microbial and organic formula that strengthens soil structure and root systems, helps grass grow deeper roots, and boosts natural pest resistance. The company says it is WSDA-certified, contains no synthetic chemicals, and is safe for people and pets.</p>
<p>One carton covers up to 3,200 square feet. Aiper recommends four treatments per year. Since the IrriSense 2 handles dispensing automatically, there&#8217;s no separate soil treatment to remember. It runs as part of the regular watering schedule. For people who want a healthier yard without adding more weekend chores, that&#8217;s definitely going to come in handy.</p>
<h2>Scales to Fit Your Property</h2>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-361608" src="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-1.jpg" alt="" width="1585" height="611" srcset="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-1.jpg 1585w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-1-350x135.jpg 350w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-1-640x247.jpg 640w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-1-768x296.jpg 768w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aiper-IrriSense-2-1-1536x592.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1585px) 100vw, 1585px" /></p>
<p>The IrriSense 2 covers a range of yard sizes. One unit handles small to medium yards up to 4,800 square feet. For bigger properties, Aiper sells bundle packs. A two-pack covers up to 9,600 square feet and a three-pack handles up to 14,400. Setup is the same either way: plug in, attach a hose, connect to WiFi, and map your zones in the app.</p>
<p>The app is straightforward to navigate. Once the device is online, you map your yard by drawing zones on a digital layout. Area-based zones work for large lawn sections. Line-based zones suit garden rows. Point-based zones let you target individual plants or planters. Each zone gets its own schedule, its own depth setting, and its own weather sensitivity. If you&#8217;ve always wanted in-ground irrigation but were worried about the costs or installation process, this is a potentially more affordable and easier-to-setup alternative.</p>
<p>Aiper backs the IrriSense 2 with a two-year warranty. For first-generation IrriSense owners, the company runs a trade-in program to offset the upgrade cost.</p>
<p>The Aiper IrriSense 2 is <a href="https://aiper.com/us/aiper-irrisense2">available now at Aiper&#8217;s website</a> and <a href="https://geni.us/6PNxT">Amazon</a>, priced at $429.99. If Sunday morning still means dragging hoses around and hoping you covered every corner, this is a straightforward way to stop doing that.</p>
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		<title>The Govee Lantern Floor Lamp is not your average smart light</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Govee Lantern Floor Lamp brings Halo Gradient Lighting, AI scene control, and Matter support to any room for $129.99.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/06/09/the-govee-lantern-floor-lamp-is-not-your-average-smart-light/">The Govee Lantern Floor Lamp is not your average smart light</a> appeared first on <a href="https://phandroid.com">Phandroid</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Smart lights and bulbs are a dime a dozen, which is a good thing because it means you have options. But sometimes, they can end up looking a bit too tech-y or gaudy. If you prefer something that’s more minimal but still has a subtle but unique design, then the Govee Lantern Floor Lamp is one that you should definitely check out.</p>
<h2>A New Kind of Glow</h2>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-361488" src="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Govee-Lantern-Floor-Lamp-2.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="800" srcset="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Govee-Lantern-Floor-Lamp-2.jpg 1920w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Govee-Lantern-Floor-Lamp-2-350x146.jpg 350w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Govee-Lantern-Floor-Lamp-2-640x267.jpg 640w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Govee-Lantern-Floor-Lamp-2-768x320.jpg 768w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Govee-Lantern-Floor-Lamp-2-1536x640.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>
<p>The defining feature of the Govee Lantern Floor Lamp is what Govee calls Halo Gradient Lighting. This is powered by the company’s LuminBlend+ color technology. It produces a soft, ring-shaped glow that radiates outward through a silicone diffuser shade. The effect is subtle but striking. You get warm-to-cool transitions that look more natural than anything you&#8217;d expect from a smart lamp.</p>
<p>What’s interesting is Govee’s use of a silicone shade. Most floor lamps typically use a fabric shade, or sometimes even glass. So, Govee opting for silicone is rather unique, but we think it’s a good choice. From a distance, it looks like frosted glass. Up close, it has a soft marshmallow quality that&#8217;s actually quite tactile. It&#8217;s anti-yellowing and UV-treated, so it won&#8217;t discolor sitting in a sunlit living room over time. The diffusion is excellent, meaning you&#8217;re not staring at segmented LED strips through a thin cover. You&#8217;re just seeing a soft, even glow.</p>
<p>The lamp itself delivers up to 1,400 lumens with a color temperature range of 1,000K to 10,000K. That&#8217;s a pretty wide range. You can choose a warmer color to handle cozy evening reading. But you can also opt for something cooler that pushes close to natural daylight territory. Coverage reaches up to 320 square feet, which should be more than sufficient to illuminate a room. Thanks to its three-sided internal lighting setup, it produces 360-degree illumination. This means it can fill a corner or open space rather than just pointing in one direction.</p>
<p>That being said, we should note that the silicone shade attracts dust, especially in drier environments or homes with pets. Static buildup can make it a lint magnet. You can wipe it  down easily, but if you&#8217;re particular about maintenance, it&#8217;s something to factor in.</p>
<p>The overall assembly is tool-free. The lamp sits on four detachable metal poles. You can tap the silicone top to cycle through lighting effects without opening the app. It’s a small detail, but useful when you just want to switch modes quickly.</p>
<h2>Smart Features That Actually Earn Their Place</h2>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-361487" src="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Govee-Lantern-Floor-Lamp-1.jpg" alt="" width="1403" height="1080" srcset="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Govee-Lantern-Floor-Lamp-1.jpg 1403w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Govee-Lantern-Floor-Lamp-1-350x269.jpg 350w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Govee-Lantern-Floor-Lamp-1-640x493.jpg 640w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Govee-Lantern-Floor-Lamp-1-768x591.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1403px) 100vw, 1403px" /></p>
<p>Govee packed in the full suite of smart controls. The Govee Home app gives you access to over 100 preset scene modes and 16 music sync options. Music sync is a crowd favorite in Govee&#8217;s lineup, and it carries over here. The lamp reads the beat and adjusts accordingly.</p>
<p>For custom scenes, AI Lighting Bot 2.0 lets you describe a mood in plain language and generates a matching lighting setup. Type something like &#8220;late night reading&#8221; or &#8220;dinner party vibes&#8221; and the lamp figures out what that should look like. It&#8217;s a conversational interface, so you can refine the result. This feature first showed up in <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/01/04/govee-ces-2026-lineup-brings-ai-powered-smart-lighting-to-every-room/">Govee&#8217;s CES 2026 lineup</a> and it works well in practice.</p>
<p>DaySync handles automated scheduling tied to your circadian rhythm. The lamp shifts from cooler, more energizing light in the morning toward warmer tones as the day winds down. You set it once and it adjusts on its own. If you&#8217;ve ever spent ten minutes manually tweaking a lamp&#8217;s color temperature every evening, this alone saves real time.</p>
<p>The Govee Lantern Floor Lamp is fully Matter compatible, supporting Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Apple HomeKit setups. It connects via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with local control backed by Matter 1.3. Voice control works across all major platforms. The Govee Home app is available on both Android and iOS and gives you everything you&#8217;d expect: scheduling, scene creation, brightness control, and the AI bot.</p>
<p>For anyone building out a broader smart home setup, Govee has been expanding Matter compatibility across their product range. Their <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/03/23/govees-newest-smart-string-lights-come-with-a-customizable-lighting-system/">recent Outdoor Chromatic String Lights</a> also carry Matter support, so pairing multiple Govee products and controlling them through a single platform is straightforward.</p>
<h2>Pricing and Availability</h2>
<p>The Govee Lantern Floor Lamp is available now for $129.99. You can pick it up on <a href="https://geni.us/EnlQmB">Amazon</a> or directly through Govee&#8217;s website at <a href="https://us.govee.com/products/govee-lantern-floor-lamp">us.govee.com</a>. Shipping is free, and Govee backs it with a 30-day money-back guarantee and lifetime customer support.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:03:49 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-path-to-node="0">At this point in time, it&#8217;s no secret that Nintendo&#8217;s troubles with the Joy-Con hardware defects on the first-generation Switch is among the company&#8217;s most notorious issues, and while it has taken some steps to somewhat alleviate this, it looks like the company remains liable for the fiasco. That said, Nintendo of Europe has agreed to a €35 million settlement following a French regulatory investigation into the matter.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="0">The findings from France’s General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) concluded that the company &#8220;misled&#8221; consumers regarding Joy-Con drift defects on original Switch controllers. DGCCRF adds that Nintendo was &#8220;fully aware&#8221; of the responsiveness and drifting issues as early as 2018 but withheld this information from the public until 2020; this lack of transparency directly led consumers to purchase unnecessary replacement controllers rather than seeking repairs.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="0"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-335023" src="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/switch-joycon-charger2.png" alt="" width="1334" height="954" srcset="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/switch-joycon-charger2.png 1334w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/switch-joycon-charger2-350x250.png 350w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/switch-joycon-charger2-640x458.png 640w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/switch-joycon-charger2-768x549.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1334px) 100vw, 1334px" /></p>
<p data-path-to-node="2">The regulatory action originates from a 2020 complaint filed by the French consumer association UFC-Que Choisir. The group had previously looked into Nintendo regarding notions of &#8220;planned obsolescence&#8221; (the intentional design of products with a limited lifespan), and noted that Nintendo&#8217;s subsequent manufacturing updates failed to rectify the defect despite internal knowledge of the flaw.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="2">For those unaware of the matter, Joy-Con drift refers to <a href="https://phandroid.com/2025/03/17/the-ckrd-nitro-deck-is-a-big-upgrade-from-the-switch-joy-cons-and-its-on-sale-right-now/">hardware issues with the analog controls</a> on the Nintendo Switch, which at a certain point would stop working properly—this led to unwanted movement, poor responsiveness during gameplay, and such.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="3">In response, Nintendo of Europe stated that it did not intentionally mislead consumers, and emphasized that agreeing to the €35 million payout represents a resolution to the legal proceedings although does not constitute an admission of guilt.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="3"><em>Source: <a href="https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-of-europe-agrees-to-pay-35m-fine-for-joy-con-drift-defects">Games Industry</a></em></p>
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		<title>DEALS: Samsung&#8217;s 24-Inch Odyssey G3 Gaming Monitor is on Sale Right Now with 40% OFF!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:03:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It's available for just 120 bucks at the moment.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With that in mind, the Samsung Odyssey G30D&#8217;s 24-inch display comes with a super-smooth 180Hz refresh rate alongside an FHD resolution, that should be sharp for most use cases especially gaming sessions. You also get support for HDMI connectivity, and a design that features slim bezels on the sides and on top for better immersion during gameplay. You can check it out using the link below.</span></p>
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		<title>OnePlus Is Reportedly Going Back to Its Roots With New Budget Smartphones</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>OnePlus may be going back to its roots with a new N series of budget smartphones for India starting under $209.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There was a time when OnePlus was the brand you bought when you wanted flagship performance without the flagship price tag. The OnePlus One launched in 2014 for $299. It made every other Android phone at that price look embarrassing. Over the years, though, the prices crept up. The flagship killers became flagships, and <a href="https://phandroid.com/2022/07/08/the-oneplus-nord-n200-is-currently-at-its-lowest-price-ever/">OnePlus budget smartphones</a> became a distant memory.</p>
<p>According to tipster Yogesh Brar, that might be changing. A <a href="https://www.smartprix.com/bytes/exclusive-oneplus-n-series-set-to-disrupt-the-sub-rs-20000-market-in-india/">new report via Smartprix</a> claims OnePlus is developing an entirely new lineup called the N series. It targets the budget segment with multiple models at different price tiers, with some reportedly coming in under Rs 20,000, which works out to around $209.</p>
<p>A separate tip <a href="https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/06/oneplus-is-going-ultra-cheap-with-a-brand-new-phone-series.html">from Android Headlines</a> suggests the cheapest model could go even lower, under $150. If accurate, this would be the first time OnePlus budget smartphones have had their own dedicated lineup below the Nord. The phones are expected to launch in July. Worth noting is that they may be rebranded versions of the Turbo 6X devices OnePlus is introducing in China this week.</p>
<h2>Don&#8217;t Get Too Excited Just Yet</h2>
<p>For now, this is limited to India, and OnePlus <a href="https://communityus.oneplus.com/thread/2107102944716390405">has reportedly been pulling back from Western markets</a> entirely. So whether OnePlus budget smartphones ever reach a broader global audience is genuinely unclear.</p>
<p>That said, if the N series finds its footing and OnePlus rediscovers what made it worth paying attention to in the first place, it&#8217;s hard not to hope the rest of the world eventually gets a look.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Google just announced its AI Plus plan just dropped to $4.99/month with 400GB of storage. That's hard to argue with.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most paid AI subscriptions will run you $20 a month. ChatGPT Plus is $20. Claude Pro is $20. That&#8217;s just where the industry settled. So when Google drops its Google AI Plus plan to $4.99, it&#8217;s worth paying attention.</p>
<p>Google <a href="https://x.com/vikaskansalHQ/status/2064029977709084963?s=20">announced today</a> that AI Plus is getting a price cut from $7.99 to $4.99 a month, with annual plans dropping from $79.99 to $49.99. On top of that, storage doubles from 200GB to 400GB across Gmail, Drive, and Photos. The storage bump rolls out over the next few days; the lower price kicks in at your next billing cycle.</p>
<h2>What You Actually Get</h2>
<p>For $4.99, you&#8217;re getting 2x higher Gemini usage limits compared to the free tier, a 128k context window, and access to NotebookLM and Daily Brief. Omni Flash video generation is in there too, along with expanded features across Gmail and Docs. To be clear, this isn&#8217;t the same as paying $20 for ChatGPT Plus. Usage limits are tighter, and you won&#8217;t have access to the top-tier models that heavy users lean on. But if you use Gemini a few times a day and already live in Google&#8217;s apps, <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/05/19/googles-shaking-up-its-ai-subscription-offerings-with-new-features-and-prices/">Google AI Plus</a> covers a lot of ground for the price.</p>
<p>The 400GB of storage is a reasonable pitch on its own for anyone already paying for extra Google One space. At $4.99 a month, it&#8217;s worth checking whether Google AI Plus just replaced a plan you were already paying for.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Apple has confirmed that iOS 27 supports every iPhone that iOS 26 does, and the iPhone 11 from 2019 still makes the cut.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every year, older iPhone owners hold their breath waiting to see if their device made Apple&#8217;s latest compatibility list. This year, plenty of people with an iPhone 11 were doing exactly that. Pre-WWDC rumors suggested Apple might finally cut the seven-year-old device loose. As it turns out, <a href="https://www.apple.com/os/ios/?version=no-hero">the full list</a> of iOS 27 compatible iPhones looks exactly like last year&#8217;s.</p>
<p>Apple confirmed at WWDC that no devices were dropped. Every iPhone that runs iOS 26 will run iOS 27 this fall. That goes all the way back to the iPhone 11 from 2019. For context, iOS 26 had already cut the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, so the 11 was already the oldest model on the list going in, and it survived another year.</p>
<h2>But There&#8217;s a Catch</h2>
<p>Getting iOS 27 and getting everything in iOS 27 are two different things. Apple&#8217;s headline feature for the release is <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/06/09/apple-finally-showed-off-siri-ai-and-the-demo-was-impressive/">Siri AI</a>, a completely rebuilt assistant powered by Apple Intelligence and Google&#8217;s Gemini. But as we covered earlier this week, <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/06/09/not-every-iphone-is-getting-siri-ai-is-yours-on-the-list/">Siri AI has its own hardware requirements</a> that go well beyond just running the OS. You need at least an A17 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM, which puts the cutoff at the iPhone 15 Pro. The iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, and standard iPhone 15 all get iOS 27 but not Siri AI.</p>
<p>The iOS 27 compatible iPhones list hasn&#8217;t shrunk, and that&#8217;s genuinely good news for anyone still rocking an older device. Just know that Apple&#8217;s long software support and its AI feature support are now running on two separate tracks.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/06/09/apple-keeps-the-iphone-11-alive-with-ios-27-heres-every-compatible-iphone/">Apple Keeps the iPhone 11 Alive With iOS 27. Here&#8217;s Every Compatible iPhone</a> appeared first on <a href="https://phandroid.com">Phandroid</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:15:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Siri AI is finally here, but it looks like millions of iPhone users won't see a single feature of it. Here's why.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/06/09/not-every-iphone-is-getting-siri-ai-is-yours-on-the-list/">Not Every iPhone Is Getting Siri AI: Is Yours on the List?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://phandroid.com">Phandroid</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you watched Apple&#8217;s WWDC 2026 keynote, it was hard not to get caught up in the excitement. Siri AI <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/06/09/apple-finally-showed-off-siri-ai-and-the-demo-was-impressive/">looked genuinely capable for the first time</a>, handling multi-step tasks and pulling context from across your apps in ways no third-party AI assistant can replicate. Apple spent the better part of its keynote showing it off. But if you&#8217;re not on the right iPhone, none of that applies to you.</p>
<p>Siri AI compatible iPhones start at the A17 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM, which puts the floor at the iPhone 15 Pro. Anything below the iPhone 15 Pro is out. That covers the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, plus every iPhone 14 and older. Those devices can still update to iOS 27, but the headline feature of the whole release simply won&#8217;t be there.</p>
<h2>Not Every iPhone Made the Cut</h2>
<p>That&#8217;s a significant chunk of people. The iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 are still two of the most <a href="https://phandroid.com/2024/06/21/heres-why-your-old-iphone-wont-be-able-to-run-apple-intelligence/">widely used iPhone models in the world</a>, and neither qualifies. Apple supports its devices with software updates for years, which is one of the things iPhone owners genuinely appreciate. But software support and AI feature support are now two different things. You can run iOS 27 on an iPhone 12. Siri AI compatible iPhones start several generations later.</p>
<p>To be fair, the hardware reasoning is legitimate. Running on-device AI models takes real resources, and Apple has been upfront that the A17 Pro and 8GB of RAM are the floor for what Siri AI needs to function. That&#8217;s not an arbitrary cutoff. But it does mean millions of users with no reason to upgrade are now on the outside of Apple&#8217;s biggest software moment in years.</p>
<p>Worth noting: even within Siri AI compatible iPhones, not every device gets the same experience. Apple&#8217;s most powerful on-device model requires at least 12GB of RAM, which limits the full experience to the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Owners of the standard iPhone 17 and anything back to the iPhone 15 Pro get Siri AI, but not the top tier of it.</p>
<p>And if you&#8217;re in the EU, hardware isn&#8217;t even the issue. Apple confirmed at WWDC that Siri AI <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/due-to-dma-siri-ai-delayed-in-eu-for-ios-27-and-ipados-27/">won&#8217;t be coming to iPhone or iPad in Europe</a> when iOS 27 launches, with no timeline attached. The Digital Markets Act requires Apple to give third-party virtual assistants the same deep system access as Siri AI, which Apple says it can&#8217;t do safely. Regulators rejected its proposed workarounds. EU users on Mac and Apple Watch will get it. iPhone and iPad are the exception.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Apple finally unveiled its brand new Siri AI at WWDC 2026. The demo looked great. So did Apple Maps in 2012.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;ve been following Apple&#8217;s AI saga over the past few years, you know the pattern well. Big stage. Slick demo. Crowd goes wild. Then months pass and the feature either doesn&#8217;t ship, ships broken, or quietly disappears from the marketing materials altogether.</p>
<p>At WWDC 2026, Apple <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-introduces-siri-ai-a-profoundly-more-capable-and-personal-assistant/">officially unveiled</a> Siri AI, and honestly? The demo looked genuinely impressive. That&#8217;s the problem.</p>
<p>Apple showed Siri AI handling chained, multi-step requests across apps without breaking a sweat. Ask it to find photos from a weekend trip, filter by specific people, add them to a shared album, and share with the family. All without even opening the Photos app.</p>
<p>It pulled contact info from old unsaved messages, cross-referenced Messages and Mail simultaneously, and navigated maps using context from an on-screen photo. For those unfamiliar, the new Siri AI runs at the system level rather than inside a sandboxed window, <a href="https://phandroid.com/2025/11/06/apple-strikes-1-billion-deal-with-google-to-overhaul-siri-using-gemini/">powered by a next-generation Apple Foundation Model built on Google&#8217;s Gemini</a>. Apple acknowledged upfront that users expect more from Siri. That&#8217;s a quiet way of admitting what the rest of us already knew.</p>
<h2>We&#8217;ve Seen This Before</h2>
<p>The original Siri launched in 2011 as a revolution in how we&#8217;d interact with our phones. It was buggy and limited, and spent years as the butt of every tech joke. Apple Maps arrived in 2012 with a splashy keynote and promptly sent people into lakes. Then came Apple Intelligence, sold as the reason to buy an iPhone 16. Then <a href="https://phandroid.com/2025/03/11/apple-admits-ai-shortcomings-despite-big-promises/">Apple quietly pulled its own ads after the features failed to work as shown</a>.</p>
<p>Siri AI&#8217;s demo is legitimately more convincing than anything Apple has shown before. The Google Gemini backbone gives it real horsepower, and the system-level integration is something no third-party AI app can replicate. But we&#8217;ve sat through the demos. We&#8217;ve seen the keynote confidence. The only thing that actually matters now is what happens when this lands on real phones in real people&#8217;s hands.</p>
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		<title>PEUGEOT Teases its Upcoming All-Electric E-208 GTi</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The car is set to make an appearance at this weekend's Le Mans event.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-path-to-node="0">With a growing number of auto manufacturers <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/05/27/the-ferrari-luce-ev-just-cost-the-company-billions-and-the-internet-isnt-sorry/">adding new electric models to their lineup</a>, it&#8217;s not exactly surprising to see big industry veterans get in on the action as well. That in mind, PEUGEOT recently announced that it will finally unveil the production version of the highly anticipated E-208 GTi at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Village, exactly one year after initially announcing the original concept.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="1">The reveal also coincides with the 100th anniversary of PEUGEOT’s racing debut at Le Mans. Starting tomorrow, the French automaker will present three production models finished in a blue, white, and red color scheme as a way to celebrate its heritage. <a href="https://www.media.stellantis.com/uk-en/peugeot/press/peugeot-e-208-gti-a-new-legend-is-born-from-concept-to-production-e-208-gti-returns-to-le-mans-ready-for-the-road">According to PEUGEOT</a>:</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="1">The new E-208 GTi remains incredibly close to the original 2025 concept, given the enthusiastic reception that it received from both GTi fans and customers alike. Building on the continued commercial success of the PEUGEOT 208 range, the heir to this emblematic model line continues to write the GTi legend launched four decades ago with the iconic 205 GTi.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="3"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-361718" src="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PEUGEOT-E208-GTi-3.png" alt="" width="1086" height="807" srcset="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PEUGEOT-E208-GTi-3.png 1086w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PEUGEOT-E208-GTi-3-350x260.png 350w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PEUGEOT-E208-GTi-3-640x476.png 640w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PEUGEOT-E208-GTi-3-768x571.png 768w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PEUGEOT-E208-GTi-3-180x135.png 180w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1086px) 100vw, 1086px" /></p>
<p data-path-to-node="3">The vehicle was engineered and styled in France through a collaboration between PEUGEOT Sport and PEUGEOT Design. The company says that it will reveal the car&#8217;s full performance specifications during a live press conference at Le Mans on Friday, June 12th, at 13:00 CET.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/06/08/peugeot-teases-its-upcoming-all-electric-e-208-gti/">PEUGEOT Teases its Upcoming All-Electric E-208 GTi</a> appeared first on <a href="https://phandroid.com">Phandroid</a>.</p>
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		<title>Get the Samsung T7 for 30% OFF with this Deal!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you&#8217;re looking for a relatively-affordable way to upgrade your portable storage setup, then you might want to check out this deal on the Samsung T7, which is currently on sale for up to 30% off for the 1TB version. As far as portable drives go, it does come with some rather nice features overall.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For starters, the Samsung T7 comes with with a sleek aluminum design that can easily fit into most pockets, backpacks, suitcases, and more; Samsung claims that it&#8217;s also designed to take most knocks and bumps, with shock resistance and fall protection of up to six feet.</span></p>
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		<title>Microsoft Unveils a Special Edition of the Xbox Series X</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It coincides with the platform's 25th anniversary.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-path-to-node="1">With Microsoft currently working on <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/04/24/players-are-frustrated-microsoft-wants-to-revitalize-its-xbox-division/">strengthening its XBOX division again</a>, we&#8217;ve seen some pretty big promises in the past couple of months following <a href="https://phandroid.com/2026/02/21/microsofts-xbox-division-undergoes-massive-shakeup-as-two-key-leaders-step-down/">major leadership changes</a> earlier this year. That in mind, the company recently unveiled a special-edition variant of the XBOX Series X, in addition to a new controller.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="1">Dubbed the XBOX Series X25, the limited-edition console coincides with XBOX&#8217;s 25th anniversary, and features a translucent &#8220;OG Green&#8221; colour design. The bundled controller also features a similar look, inspired by the design of the first-generation XBOX&#8217;s aesthetics. Inside, the console pretty much retains the standard Xbox Series X specifications and includes 1 TB of storage. It also features a dedicated 25th Anniversary logo on the front panel alongside several hidden easter eggs which fans might find interesting. <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/07/xbox-25th-anniversary-console-controller-x25-xbox-games-showcase-2026/">As per Microsoft</a>:</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="1">To celebrate 25 years of XBOX built alongside players, we’re introducing the XBOX 25th anniversary collection. Inspired by the look and feel of the original XBOX console, both the console and controller feature a translucent OG Green design, with subtle tributes to the journey we’ve been on together. You’ll also discover a few hidden surprises throughout, as a thank you to the community.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="4">The console and controller bundle will launch this November in select global markets. For players who only want the gamepad, Microsoft did confirm that the XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition will also be sold separately. No pricing or pre-order details are available at the moment yet, although we can most likely expect more info in the coming weeks.</p>
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		<title>Govee’s Floor Lamp 3 is Deceptively-Minimalist Lamp Packed with a Ton of Features</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Govee manages to cram a lot of smart lighting tech in a simple-looking package.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you think about it, indoor lighting is probably one of the most bare-essential components of the modern home, yet still plays a great part in how well interior design flows together. Needless to say, the continued adoption of smart home hardware has given rise to more “intelligent” or automated home lighting solutions from a number of brands and manufacturers. One such brand is Govee, which has maintained an impressive lineup of smart home lighting over the years, and it’s aiming to continue this streak with the new (and aptly-named) Floor Lamp 3.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With that in mind, <a href="https://uk.govee.com/products/govee-smart-floor-lamp-3">the Govee Floor Lamp 3</a> packs a lot of the same features found in Govee’s other offerings, while managing to come up with some tricks of its own. Priced at well below 200 bucks, Govee promises a smarter and more versatile indoor lighting experience, going beyond the confines of the living room, and into more versatile setups around the rest of your home. What exactly can you expect with this one, though? Let’s take a look.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Design and Lighting Hardware</strong></h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-361705" src="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-2.png" alt="" width="1184" height="731" srcset="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-2.png 1184w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-2-350x216.png 350w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-2-640x395.png 640w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-2-768x474.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1184px) 100vw, 1184px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As you can probably tell from its name, the Floor Lamp 3 comes with a fairly simple-looking design that measures around 60 inches, with a base that packs most of the hardware and serves as an anchor point for the rest of the lamp. Interestingly, the base component also features ambient built-in lighting which complements the rest of the lamp. The lamp itself features a simple minimalist design which barely takes up any space, meaning that you can place it even in rather tight corners. As with any other lamp however, it will require power via a wall socket.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Govee does pack everything needed to get you started with the lamp—in addition to the lamp base and the light strip, the Floor Lamp 3 also comes with a power adapter, remote control, metal slots for the strip, and even a screwdriver for assembly. Installation is pretty straightforward (thankfully) and once running you can use it straight away, though we’d recommend doing a bit more customization which you can do via your smartphone.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-361706" src="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-3.png" alt="" width="1183" height="842" srcset="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-3.png 1183w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-3-350x249.png 350w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-3-640x456.png 640w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-3-768x547.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1183px) 100vw, 1183px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In terms of lighting capabilities, the Floor Lamp 3 comes with Govee’s Luminblend+ technology, in addition to a 1000K to 10,000K color temperature range, which can easily blend with different setups such as workspaces which require cooler ambience, all the way to living room scenarios which could do with some warm and moody indoor lighting. When pushed all the way, it can also get rather bright at up to 2100 lumens, which provides a nice contrast to most other interior setups. Govee has also included more than a hundred different scene modes which you can access using the companion app.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Usage and Additional Features</strong></h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-361708" src="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-5.png" alt="" width="1401" height="774" srcset="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-5.png 1401w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-5-350x193.png 350w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-5-640x354.png 640w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-5-768x424.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1401px) 100vw, 1401px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As it comes with smart features, the Govee Floor Lamp 3 comes with extra functionality not found on your usual indoor lamp. In addition to the more advanced lighting system, you’re also getting wireless connectivity via 2.4Ghz WiFi as well as Bluetooth, which means that you will be able to control the light using your smartphone and the companion app. In addition to this, you can use the bundled remote which arguably makes things a bit simpler, or go via the voice control route which supports Alexa, Google Assistant/Gemini, Matter and Samsung SmartThings.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interestingly, the lamp comes with support for Govee’s “DaySync” feature, a rather clever approach to making sure that the lamp always blends in well with the interior mood and lighting depending on the time of day. Govee says that the feature’s automatic adjustments are also based on local weather and circadian rhythms, which does reduce the hassle of manually adjusting the lamp every time you want to match the external lighting.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-361704" src="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-1.png" alt="" width="1220" height="780" srcset="https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-1.png 1220w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-1-350x224.png 350w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-1-640x409.png 640w, https://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/govee-floor-lamp3-1-768x491.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As it is a Govee product, the Floor Lamp 3 is designed to work with Govee’s own “DreamView” technology, which essentially allows different Govee lighting devices to sync with each other, provided that they all support the feature. This means that other lights such as strip lights, TV lights, table lamps and even other Floor Lamp models can be set up to work with the Floor Lamp 3, so you’re getting coordinated colors and lighting effects, making for a more immersive look overall; it also comes with support for Music Mode, which allows the lamp to sync with whatever music you’re playing for a more personalized look.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As with most other smart electronics nowadays though, the lamp also comes with support for AI features. Govee says that the Floor Lamp 3 will work with the AI Lighting Bot 2.0, which essentially gives users access to a smart AI-powered assistant on their phone. As with most modern AI assistants, users can speak to the bot to adjust lighting effects and settings with support for more conversational interactions.</span></p>
<h3><strong>The Bottomline</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At a price of $169.99, <a href="https://uk.govee.com/products/govee-smart-floor-lamp-3">the Govee Floor Lamp 3</a> packs a healthy amount of features that give it an edge over competing lighting setups. The minimalist design combined with the easy setup process, as well as the myriad of smart lighting features makes for a worthwhile addition to your indoor lighting system. Newcomers to Govee’s product line will find a lot to love with the Floor Lamp 3, and we’d like to think that fans already into the Govee ecosystem might want to add this one to their home setup.</span></p>
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