Asus is one of those brands that get a lot of appreciation for its devices, but often gets forgotten about since it’s often not as widely available as the rest of the devices on the market. Asus also produces some of the best smartphones on the market, and the company today has finally unveiled when some of its devices will receive Android 12.

The Taiwanese company will start rolling out Android 12 by the end of this year (via XDA-Developers), starting with the popular ZenFone 8 Series and the gaming flagship like the ROG Phone 5. The company says that it will improve Android 12 and include its own performance and battery optimizations to improve the software experience. The ZenFone lineup also comes with the brand’s own ZenUI experience, which provides more customization options and more features than stock Android.

“This update inherits the major functional changes introduced in the official version of Android 12, as well as continuing the popular ASUS battery- and performance-management features. For Zenfone models, it also includes ZenUI-specific changes that allow easier navigation, streamlined control panels, increased visibility for better control, and more customization options” said Asus in a press release.

Here are the devices that will receive Android 12 in the near future:

December 2021:

• Asus Zenfone 8
• Asus Zenfone 8 Flip

2022 Q1:

• Asus ROG Phone 5
• Asus ROG Phone 5S

2022 H1:

• Asus ZenFone 7
• Asus ROG Phone 3

OnePlus, Samsung, and a lot of other manufacturers have already started working on implementing Android 12, and set out a clear plan to upgrade existing devices to the latest and greatest version of Android. 

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Earlier today, we spotted amazing deals on Motorola smartphones, Chromebooks, and more. However, deals don’t stop there as we have recently found tons of gaming monitors, USB condenser microphones, and more on sale. First up, we have LG’s Ultra Gear Gaming Monitor that’s always a great option for those hardcore gamers. It is currently getting a 26 percent discount that will let you buy one for $297 on its 32-inch QHD option that features 165Hz refresh rates, HDR 10 support, and more. Plus, you get to save $103, which will help you to get the necessary peripherals to complete your gaming setup.

A more affordable option comes with smaller display size, as the 24.5-inch Alienware 240Hz gaming monitor is getting a $114 discount, leaving it up for grabs at $279. This Full HD monitor features IPS technology, plus it’s AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync compatible. The ASUS VG278QR Gaming Monitor is another option to consider, as it comes with a 27-inch FHD display with 165Hz refresh rates and a $30 discount that lets you pick one up for $219. Or go for the more affordable Samsung CRG5 144Hz Curved Gaming Monitor that sells for $170 after a $30 discount.

We have also found several Blue USB condenser microphones on sale, starting with the Blue 1967 Yeti Pro USB Condenser Microphone that currently receives a $50 discount, leaving it up for grabs at $200, or getting the regular Blue Yeti USB Microphone for half the price. The Blue Snowball iCE USB Mic is a more affordable option, and you can get yours in any of its two different color variants for $40 after a 33 percent discount that will get you $20 savings. And if you want something a bit more expensive, you can also opt for the Blue Yeti Nano Premium USB Microphone that can be yours for as low as $80 after a $20 discount. Or check out the Blue Blackout Spark SL XLR Condenser Mic that is available for $160 after a $40 discount.

Other deals feature the WD 1TB Elements SE portable SSD that will get you more than enough storage space for your games, recordings, videos, and more for just $120 after a $20 discount or double the storage size to 2TB for $230 and get the same $20 savings. And if you think that you need more storage space, you can consider the WD 16TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive HDD that goes for $350 after a $100 discount.

Samuel Martinez

A former bilingual teacher that left the classrooms to join the team of Pocketnow as a news editor and content creator for the Spanish audience. An artist by nature who enjoys video games, guitars, action figures, cooking, painting, drawing and good music.

We keep on getting amazing deals from Best Buy and Amazon.com. We have recently spotted several exciting deals that feature the ASUS 2-in-1 touchscreen Chromebook that features a 15.6-inch display, an Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage in matte white for just $399 after receiving a $170 discount. A more expensive option comes as the Google Pixelbook Go, which is currently getting a $52 discount on its 16GB RAM and 128GB storage option, leaving this Intel Core i5-powered laptop available for $947.

A more affordable Lenovo Chromebook S330 Laptop is also on sale, as it’s currently receiving a 27 percent discount, leaving it up for grabs at just $205 after a $75 discount. This laptop packs a MediaTek MT8173C processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and more.

And if you’re looking for the most affordable Chromebook options, you can check out the Samsung Chromebook 3 that comes with an 11.6-inch display, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, and you can get this renewed option for just $111 after a $15.99 discount. The HP Chromebook is also on sale, and you can pick one up for just $148 after an $11 discount. This laptop packs an 11.6-inch HD display, an Intel Celeron N3350 processor, 4GB RAM, and 32GB storage. And finally, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 11.6-inch laptop comes with an Intel Celeron N4020 processor, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage for just $170 after receiving a $50 discount.

You will also find savings on the OSP Home Furnishings Avatar Battlestation L-Shape Gaming Desk that is currently getting an 11 percent discount, which means you can get yours for $321 with almost $40 savings. You can also check out the Homall Gaming Chair that now sells for $100 after a $30 discount, or go for the Razer Iskur Gaming Chair that’s receiving a very compelling 20 percent discount that will let you get one for $400.

Samuel Martinez

A former bilingual teacher that left the classrooms to join the team of Pocketnow as a news editor and content creator for the Spanish audience. An artist by nature who enjoys video games, guitars, action figures, cooking, painting, drawing and good music.