It’s probably not a good idea to buy that $230 Nexus 6 today, but here are some alternatives

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Of Google’s various Nexus phones, one of my favorites was 2014’s Nexus 6. The “shamu” that it was, it turned out to be a pretty spectacular phone, and one that is still in use in my family. However, today’s Amazon Gold Box deal that cuts the price to $230 isn’t the best idea. Here’s why.

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Huawei Honor 6x 32GB smartphone is now $200 shipped (Reg. $250)

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B&H offers the Huawei Honor 6x 32GB Unlocked Android Smartphone for $199.99 shipped. That saves you $50 off the regular going rate as well as other retailers like Amazon and Best Buy and drops the price to match the Amazon all-time low. Today’s deal is also the best offer currently available. Rated 4.3/5 stars from Amazon shoppers. Residents outside of NY and NJ won’t be charged for tax at time of purchase.

Moto G 4th Gen. 32GB Unlocked Android Smartphone for $130 shipped

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Amazon offers its Prime members the Moto G 4th Gen. 32GB Unlocked Android Smartphone with lockscreen ads for $129.99 shipped. That takes $20 off the regular going rate at Amazon and saves you $50 compared Best Buy’s ad-free model. Today’s deal is also the lowest offer we’ve tracked at Amazon. It carries a 4.3/5 star rating from over 1,100 Best Buy shoppers. 

Sony Xperia X 32GB Unlocked Android Smartphone for $250 (Reg. $400)

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B&H offers the Sony Xperia X 32GB Unlocked Smartphone for $249.99 shipped. That takes $150 off the regular going rate, saves you 50% compared to other retailers like Best Buy and is the lowest offer we’ve tracked. Rated 4.2/5 stars from Amazon shoppers.

Nextbit Robin 32GB GSM Unlocked Android Smartphone: $118 shipped (Orig. $300)

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Newegg Flash offers the Nextbit Robin 32GB GSM Unlocked Android Smartphone for $117.99 shipped in Mint. That’s a $281 savings off the original price, a match of our previous Amazon Gold Box mention and the best offer currently available. Rated 4.1/5 stars.

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T-Mobile offering BOGO free deal on Galaxy S8 starting May 12 [Updated]

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Update: T-Mobile’s Galaxy BOGO deal is now live on its website. According to the terms of the deal, the first device purchased can actually either be the smaller Galaxy S8 or the larger S8+. However, if you choose the Galaxy S8+ as the secondary “free” smartphone you will end paying $100 for the handset as the promotion only covers the cost of the standard Galaxy S8 with the $750 gift card.

Samsung hit it out of the park with the Galaxy S8 and are fans clamoring to get their hands on the flagship smartphone. Now, according to a leaked internal document on Reddit, T-Mobile will be offering a buy one get one free deal on the Galaxy S8. But, of course, there are a couple of catches…

LG G6 smartphone with a free Google Home for $500 ($730 value)

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LG and T-Mobile are now offering the LG G6 smartphone with a free Google Home thrown in for $500 shipped. It appears as though you will also “get a FREE LG G Pad X” with the purchase of the G6 at T-Mobile right now. As usual, the purchase requires you to also buy a $25 Sim Starter Kit and you’ll will be able to redeem your free Google Home after the fact right here. Along with the regular $130 value of the Google Home, today’s deal is as much as $280 off. For comparison, factory unlocked models are currently selling for $654 on Amazon where it carries a 4+ star rating.

You can get all the details in our hands-on review of the LG G6 and be sure to check out this custom transparent model.

Sony Xperia X 32GB 4G Android Smartphone (unlocked) for $250 shipped (Reg. $300+)

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Amazon offers the Sony Xperia X 32GB Unlocked Android Smartphone for $249.99 shipped. That’s a $50 savings off the original price, $20 less than our previous mention and the best offer that we’ve seen. Note: currently backordered five days. This product is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars on Amazon.

Nextbit Robin cloud-powered 32GB Android Smartphone $140 (Orig. $400)

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Yapper-wireless via eBay (97.8% positive feedback from 36,905 customers) has the Nextbit Robin Android smartphone in two colors for just $139.99 shipped. That’s a full $26 off the list price of $400 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the phone…

LG G6 64GB GSM 4G Android Smartphone (unlocked): $580 shipped (Reg. $700+)

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Update: Unfortunately, it looks like the LTE bands on this model are pretty limited. It has bands 2, 4, and 12, so it should work fine with T-Mobile’s LTE in the US. It’s missing AT&T’s primary band 17, as well as the newer band 66, however, so it will likely be crippled on AT&T.

Never-msrp (99.8% positive feedback from 71,00 buyers) via eBay Daily Deals offers the LG G6 international model H870DS 64GB (factory unlocked) for $579.99 shipped. That’s more than $100 off the current going price for the US 32GB model, and the lowest price we’ve seen for a brand new LG G6. It has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display, Android 7.0 Marshmallow, a 13-megapixel dual-camera, and more.

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Google Pixel 32GB Android Smartphone (unlocked) discounted to $600

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Never-MSRP (Top-Rated Plus Seller, 99.8% positive feedback) via eBay Daily Deals offers the Google Pixel 32GB Android Smartphone for $599.99 shipped.Note: This model is for GSM networks only, as it is the international version. That’s a $50 savings off the regular price at online retailers like Verizon and the first discount that we’ve seen. We loved it in our hands-on review and Best Buy customers agree, with nearly 400 leaving a 4.6/5 star rating.

Google Pixel features:

  • Android 7.1 Nougat
  • 5.0″ or 5.5″ AMOLED Display
  • Cameras: Rear: 12.3 MP • Front: 8 MP
  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 821 processor
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 32GB & 128GB

ZTE Axon 7 64GB LTE Android Smartphone (unlocked) on sale for $330

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Newegg’s official eBay store offers the ZTE Axon 7 64GB LTE Android Smartphone (unlocked) in two colors for $329.99 shipped. That’s a $70 savings off the regular going rate at most online retailers like B&H and the best offer currently available. Rated 4.3/5 stars by 574 Amazon customers.

Moto X Pure 32GB 4G Android Smartphone (Unlocked, refurb) $200

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Best Buy’s official eBay Store offers the certified refurbished Motorola Moto X Pure 4G 32GB Unlocked Android Smartphone in Black for $199.99 shipped. Also available direct. For comparison, a new condition model usually goes for around $350. Today’s deal is the best offer currently available. Rated 4.2/5 stars by over 2,000 Amazon customers.

Moto X Pure Features:

  • Carrier freedom: Moto X Pure Edition is unlocked and works on all major networks.
  • 5.7″ Quad HD display + stereo sound: Immerse yourself in entertainment with a vivid, edge-to-edge display that’s enhanced by rich stereo sound.
  • 21 MP camera: Take crystal-clear pictures and get great results in any light.
  • TurboPower charging: Get the world’s fastest charging with TurboPower™ technology for up to 10 hours of use in just 15 minutes of charging.
  • All-day battery: Power through the day without stopping to recharge.
  • Advanced water protection: Never let spills, splashes, or rain stand in the way of using your phone.
  • Pure Android™ experience: Android™ as it was intended—without unnecessary clutter from preloaded apps or software.
  • Includes a 90-day warranty

Sony Xperia XZ 32GB 4G Android Smartphone (unlocked) in three colors for $430 shipped (Reg. $550)

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BuyDig’s official eBay Store offers the Sony Xperia XZ Performance 4G 32GB Android Smartphone (unlocked) in multiple colors for $429.99 shipped. For comparison, it has a list price of $650. Today’s deal is $20 less than B&H’s current listing, which just dropped 22%. This model usually sells for around $550+.

The Sony Xperia XZ features 32GB of internal storage, a 23MP camera and a 2.15GHz Snapdragon Quad-Core processor. It ships with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but is upgradable to Nougat. Sony has wrapped the XZ in a water-resistant and dustproof casing, as well. Rated 4.1/5 stars by over 100 Amazon customers. We called it a “fantastic option” in our hands-on review. More details here.

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SanDisk just introduced a faster A1-enabled 256GB microSD card

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SanDisk has announced today that it will expand its line-up of A1 compatible microSD cards to now include its high-performance 256GB SanDisk Extreme microSDXC memory card. That means, this new memory card will be even faster than the Ultra-series product that Western Digital debuted at CES. Also, Android users will be able to launch apps directly from this A1 microSD card faster than ever before.

The card will have up to 100MB/s read speed; up to 90MB/s write speed, the company’s official press release states. We’ll start to see these new cards next month for $199.99, hopefully we’ll have deals on them shortly after.

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LG V20 64GB GSM 4G Android Smartphone (unlocked): $500 (Reg. $800), more

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Today only, B&H Photo Video offers the LG V20 64GB Android smartphone unlocked in titan or silver for $499.99 shipped. That’s $300 off the phone’s price, and the lowest price we’ve seen for LG’s secondary flagship from last year. It has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display, Android 7.0 Marshmallow, a 16-megapixel camera, and a metal design with a removable back…

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LG G5 32GB GSM 4G Android Smartphone (unlocked): $300 shipped (Reg. $400)

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Qualitycellz (99.4% positive feedback from 120,00 buyers) via eBay offers the LG G5 32GB Android smartphone unlocked in gold or silver for $299.99 shipped. That’s $100 off the current going price, $350 less than retail, and $50 less than the previous all-time low. It has a 5.3-inch IPS Quantum Quad HD display, Android 6.0 Marshmallow, a 16-megapixel camera, and a mostly-metal modular design…

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Get yourself a semi-bespoke Google Pixel skin in leather/wood/metallic finishes from just $26 w/ this exclusive promo code

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We recently offered 9to5Toys readers an exclusive discount on Colorware’s custom skins for MacBook. While that deal is still live until the end of the week, we have now have a similar offer on customized Google Pixel/XL options. You can get you can get 10% off your order using code 9to5Toys during checkout right now. It appears as though the free shipping threshold is around $30, otherwise it will run you $6 or so. Details below:

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Verizon announces trade-in program that nets a free iPhone 7/Plus or Google Pixel (and others) for new Unlimited users

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Verizon Wireless made a big announcement last night, introducing a new unlimited data plan in response to increased pressure from T-Mobile and Sprint. For a limited time, Verizon is offering a number of top devices for free when you switch from a competitor and go with its latest plan. This includes some of our favorite devices on the market right now: iPhone 7/Plus, Google Pixel, Moto Z Droid, Samsung Galaxy S7/Edge and more.

There a few details worth going over here: you’ll need to currently be on a plan from a competing provider and willing to trade in your current device (list of accepted devices). Also, you’ll have to opt for a device payment plan and Verizon will issue credits off-setting your monthly balance over the course of 24 months. Full details on this offer and Verizon’s new Unlimited plan can be found here.

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LG’s Stylo 2 4G 16GB Android Smartphone works great for kids (no contract, pre-paid): $50 shipped (Reg. $100)

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Best Buy offers the LG Stylo 2 4G 16GB Pre-paid Android Smartphone for $49.99 shipped. For comparison, it has a list price of $130 but usually sells for around $100 or so at other online retailers. Today’s deal is $10 less than the Black Friday price and the best offer currently available. Rated 4.4/5 stars by 630 Best Buy customers. Note: this model is designed for Boost Mobile’s pre-paid service and does not require a contract.

Features:

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS
  • 4G LTE speed
  • 5.7″ HD IPS touch screen
  • 13.0MP rear-facing camera for pictures and Full HD videos
  • 16GB internal memory plus microSD slot
  • Use your smartphone as a mobile hotspot
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B&H knocks the unlocked 64GB Moto Z down to $450 w/ freebies (Reg. $600, Tax NY only)

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B&H offers the Moto Z (unlocked) 64GB Android Smartphone for $450 shipped, which is $150 less than its regular going price of $600 and the lowest we’ve seen for the unlocked 64GB model. This listing even includes B&H’s smartphone photo bundle, a Spieltek VR headset, and a B&H $25 Gift Card. The phone is also available from Amazon for the same price, although you get the benefit of only having to pay tax at time of purchase in New York state if you order via B&H…

Review: The Mobvoi Ticwatch 2 is one of the few great entry-level smartwatches left, and it’s on sale right now

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Smartwatches have an uncertain future. For those already invested in the form factor, there’s no going back, and we’re just looking for ways to upgrade. On the other hand, those who have yet to be sold on it, may never be. In between, there are those who just haven’t found the right option.

For those users, there had been plenty of entry-level smartwatches available, such as the Pebble, which was bought by Fitbit, or the Vector, which was also just bought by Fitbit. So with all those options disappearing, and others being, well, not all that impressive, what’s left? One new option is the Ticwatch 2 by Mobvoi, which I’ve been using lately…

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Get great smartphone sound at a low price w/ ZTE’s Axon 7 Mini for $200 (Reg. $300)

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If you’re looking for a smartphone at a budget price with great-sounding dual front-facing speakers, you should check out the ZTE Axon 7 Mini 4G LTE 32GB Memory Smartphone (unlocked) in Ion Gold for $199.99 shipped at Best Buy. Also at Newegg in Gray. That’s the lowest price we could find and a match for the lowest price we’ve seen for this phone that was just announced a few months ago…

Android Holiday Apps/Games Sale: XCOM, Goat Sim, LEGO, Kingdom Rush, Rayman, Hitman GO, NBA 2K17, Reigns + more

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After seeing a massive list of iOS apps/games go on sale at one time over the last few days, a growing number of top-tier Android titles have seen price drops as well. Both Amazon and Google Play have some very notable deals right now on titles like the GO series, XCOM Enemy Within, Kingdom Rush, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, Goat Simulator and more. And remember you can save even more on Android apps at Amazon with these discounted Amazon Coins (up to 25% off).

Get the fitness tracking Moto 360 Sport smartwatch for just $100 shipped (Reg. $180)

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MobilePros1 (97.8% positive feedback) via eBay Daily Deals offers the second generation Motorola Moto 360 Sport 45mm in white for $99.99 shipped. That’s $25 less than our most recent mention, from two months ago, $80 less than Amazon’s offer, and the lowest we’ve seen for this fitness tracking smartwatch from Motorola in new condition…

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Grab a 64GB Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge for $350 shipped (Reg. $500+)

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Samsung Mobile (100% positive feedback) via eBay offers the factory unlocked 64GB Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge in black or white for $349.99 shipped. This beats our previous mention by $20, making it $150 less than its certified pre-owned price and the best we could find for a brand new device. Direct from Samsung, this device comes with a 1 Year U.S. Warranty and a free flip case…

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Amazon unlocked Android smartphone Black Friday sale: 64GB Moto G Plus (4th gen.) $230 shipped (Reg. $300), much more

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Today Amazon is discounting a selection of unlocked Moto Android smartphones with prices starting at just $129.99. One of our favorite deals in this offer is the 64GB Unlocked Moto G Plus (4th Gen.) for $229.99 with free shipping. That’s a savings of $70 and the lowest price we’ve ever tracked. Hundreds of Amazon reviewers rate it 4.3 out of 5 stars. To browse Amazon’s entire Android smartphone sale, click here.

After picking out your new phone, use your savings to buy a case and maybe even a screen protector.

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Give your kids or grandparents a top-rated LG Android 4G LTE Smartphone for $70 shipped (Reg. $120)

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Amazon offers the LG Stylo 2 16GB4G LTE Android Smartphone for $69.99 shipped. It’s available with Virgin Mobile or Boost pre-paid service. For comparison, it usually sells for $120 at online retailers like Best Buy and has never been offered for less at Amazon. This Android device is perfect for kids or grandparents that are in need of a smartphone. Amazon customers love it, with over 270 leaving a 4.5/5 star rating.

Pick up the Moto G Play 16GB Android Smartphone in unlocked condition without ads for $130 shipped

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Amazon offers the Moto G Play (4th Gen, No Ads) 16GB Unlocked Android Smartphone for $129.99 shipped. Also available at B&H. Today’s deal is a $20 discount off the regular going rate and the first price drop that we’ve seen on the non-ad supported version. You might recall that Amazon is offering a Prime-exclusive discount on this model at $100 but it ships with required ads for the life of the device.

The Moto G Play features a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and a five-inch display. Motorola includes a 8MP rear-facing camera and you can add up to 128GB of microUSB storage. It ships with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. This model is compatible with all major US carriers. Rated 4.3/5 stars by 233 Amazon reviewers.

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The OnePlus 2 64GB 4G LTE Android Smartphone (unlocked) is on sale for $240 shipped (Reg. $300)

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Update (10/13 5:00pm): QualityCellz (99.3% positive feedback, Top-Rated Plus Seller) via eBay Daily Deals offers the Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB 4G Android Smartphone (open-box) for $389.99 shipped (Reg. $550).

Cell-Force (99.2% positive feedback from 112,000+, Top-Rated Plus Seller) via eBay Daily Deals offers the OnePlus 2 Factory Unlocked 64GB 4G LTE Android Smartphone (A2005) for $239.98 shipped. For comparison, it has a list price of $300 which it still fetches at Best Buy. Today’s deal is a match of the best price that we’ve seen in Amazon’s 48-hour Android event.

This Android smartphone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Process with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It has a 5.5-inch IPS touchscreen plus 4K video recording capabilities on the 13MP rear-facing camera. Rated 4/5 stars by over 130 Amazon customers.

With your savings pick up a couple of extra USB-C cables and a charging block for the road.

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LG’s Phoenix 2 8GB 4G Android Smartphone is perfect for kids, grandparents and more at $50 shipped (Reg. $70+)

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Best Buy’s official eBay storefront offers the LG Phoenix 2 8GB 4G LTE Android Smartphone for $49.99 shipped. Also available direct. Today’s deal is a 50% savings off the original price although you’ll usually find it online for between $70-$90 at retailers like AT&T.

This pre-paid Android smartphone is designed for AT&T’s GoPhone service. It’s an ideal second phone or device for your kids or grandparents. Features include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 1.3GHz Processor, a five-inch HD display, 8MP camera and 8GB of storage. Over 150 Best Buy customers have left a 4.5/5 star rating.

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The ASUS ZenWatch 2 connects with your iPhone or Android, has fitness features and more: $119 shipped (Reg. $140)

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Amazon offers the ASUS ZenWatch 2 Smartwatch with Quick Charge in Silver/Brown for $119 shipped. Also available at B&H. Today’s deal is $21 off the regular going rate at online retailers like Newegg and the lowest that Amazon has ever sold it for.

The ASUS ZenWatch 2 has a 1.6-inch AMOLED display that is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3. It has IP67-grade water resistance, which is good for up to three-feet of immersion. Additional features include Quick Charge compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage. The built-in pedometer tracks your steps amongst other fitness tracking capabilities. It is compatible with iOS and Android devices. Over 200 Amazon customers have left a 4.3/5 star rating.

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Only $20 for a Motorola Moto E Android Smartphone. It’s the perfect device for Kids or Grandparents (Reg. $30).

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Amazon offers the Motorola Moto E Android Prepaid Phone with Triple Tracfone Minutes for $20 shipped. That’s within $0.01 of the Amazon all-time low (one-day Gold Box) and $10 less than Walmart.

Prime Day: Moto X Pure 32GB w/ 21MP cam and QuadHD display: $250 shipped today including Bamboo back

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You are going to be extremely hard pressed to find a better Android phone for $250. Today Amazon is slashing the price of all 32GB Moto Pure phones including the highly sought after Bamboo back model to $250. This is an extremely solid phone with a great 21MP sony shooter, 5.7″ Quad HD display, turbo…

Goat Simulator Waste of Space is now available for free on Android (Reg. $5)

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Coffee Stain Studios’ latest hit Goat Simulator Waste of Space has now gone free via Amazon Underground for Android devices. This spin-off of the popular original title typically sells for $5 on the Google Play Store. Underground is Amazon’s version of an App Store, with over $20,000 worth of free downloads. Learn more in coverage here. Today’s drop is the first that we’ve seen since it was released about a month ago. Follow along as the goats head to outer space to fight off aliens and characters from pop-culture. Rated 4/5 stars by over 600 Google Play users. Full details below.

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Anki’s new Cozmo robot brings a Pixar-like character full of emotions to your home

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Update (10/17 10:45am): The new Cozmo robot is now available for purchase but is already sold out at retailers like Amazon. However, Anki is currently showing it as in-stock.

Anki first arrived on the scene back in 2013 with an on-stage performance of its slick robotic cars at Apple’s WWDC keynote. Since then, the brand has released the second-generation of racers but now has its sights set on a different category. Today, Anki announced Comzo, a Wall-E-like robot toy that blends artificial intelligence and a long list of capabilities. The announcement post called this new product the meeting point of magic and reality. More below…

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Ticket to Ride on iOS and Android drops to its lowest price in years: $2 (Reg. $7)

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Ticket to Ride for iOS and Android has now dropped to just $1.99. The popular board game adaption has stellar reviews on both the App Store and Google Play where it usually sells for around $7.

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Buy the Moto X Pure Edition 64 GB for $400 ($50 off) and get the Moto 360 Sport ($200 value) FREE

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Update 2: Best Buy and Amazon now offer the 16GB Moto X Pure for $239.99, a pretty nutty price for such a great phone 

Update: Don’t want the watch? Grab the Moto X Pure 64GB at Amazon for $319.99 ($130 off) or at B&H for the same price and they throw in a 64GB Micro SD card and only charge tax in NY state. 

Motorola offers the Moto X Pure Edition 64 GB for $399. But until June 28th, you can get the Moto 360 Sport FREE ($199 value) when you add it to cart at checkout. That’s a $200 savings and the best price we’ve seen for the combo. The Moto X Pure is a great Android phone with almost no overlay, 21 Megapixel camera and a huge display. You can also customize it with Moto Maker options including colors, wood backs and much more. The Moto 360 Sport is an Android Wear watch made for fitness.

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Ex-Apple engineers made this $499 rearview backup camera that uses iPhone as a display

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A startup called Pearl Automations is today launching preorders for a new accessory that adds a rearview backup camera to just about any car using an iPhone or other smartphone as a monitor. The company is notably made up of a large group of ex-Apple engineers and the accessory is just the first in a line of products it plans that will add various smartphone connectivity features to vehicles.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB (unlocked, used) for $430 shipped (Orig. $695)

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Qualitycellz (99.2% positive feedback from 105,509 buyers) via eBay offers a used factory unlocked 32GB Samsung Galaxy S7 in black for $429.99 shipped. That’s $100 less than the price we saw for a new model last month and it’s the lowest price we’ve seen for the phone in any condition from a reputable seller…

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Pebble Steel Smartwatch for iOS and Android $80 shipped, Apple Watches up to $200 off, more

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B&H is offering the Pebble Steel Smartwatch for iOS and Android devices for only $79.95 shipped. That’s $45 off the original list price, $20 less than Amazon’s listing and the lowest we’ve seen.

This smartwatch lets you get email, texts, incoming calls, calendars and access your favorite apps on your wrist. You can also control your music with iTunes, Spotify, Pandora and more. “Discover thousands of apps and watch faces to customize Pebble Steel to fit your life.” Rated 3.9/5 stars from over 800 Amazon customers. B&H also offers $60 – $200 off select Apple Watches with potential tax benefits. The 42mm watch in a Space Black Stainless Steel Case and Black Sport Band can be had for only $399 shipped. As a bonus it also includes a free Mophie dock with your purchase. That’s $200 off and the lowest we’ve seen. For some more Apple Watch deals check out our previous roundup for more options.

Also be sure to check out our Spigen Apple Watch Dock on sale for $7 today only.

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You can now buy HTC’s $799 Vive VR headset w/ shipping this week

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Starting today, HTC’s Vive VR headset is available to purchase direct from HTC at vive.com in at least 24 countries with the device expected to ship to customers in the next 2-3 days. And it’s also being made available to preorder at select retail partners including Microsoft Stores, GameStop and Micro Center with those orders expected to arrive beginning sometime this week.

HTC originally launched preorders in February and started shipping in April, but until this week orders have been backed up and the company has been experiencing shipping delays and complaints from preorder customers.

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Hook Dad up with Automatic’s smartphone-connected car diagnostic system: $70 shipped (Reg. $100)

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Amazon offers the Automatic: Connected Card Adapter for $69.99 shipped. Also available at B&H. That’s good for $30 off the original list price and the regular going rate. Today’s deal is the lowest price Amazon has ever sold it for since it was released.

Hook Dad up with a simple and full featured diagnostic kit this Father’s Day. Automatic ditches the old school LCD display in favor of iOS and Android connectivity. The free app provides a plethora of data including travel logs, error messages, efficiency and more. You can even pair it with other third-party products like Amazon Echo and Apple Watch for additional functionality. Automatic is compatible with “just about any car with a OBD-II port”. Head over to this guide for additional information. Rated 3.5/5 stars from 327 Amazon customers. Check out more coverage in our review of the previous generation model.

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Bag a free Burrito at Moe’s Southwest Grill this weekend by following these few simple steps

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Moe’s Southwest Grill is currently handing out free burritos when you download the Rockin’ Rewards App for iOS or Android. You’ll new to create a new Rewards account to take advantage of this offer. Note: although you can sign up online, this offer only appears to be valid on the smartphone app. 

Remix combines the best of Android and desktop in one tiny PC: $65 (Orig. $90, CA Tax only)

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There are times when lugging around a laptop makes for aching shoulders. The Remix Mini is the ideal solution — this tiny PC works wherever you can find a monitor, and 9to5Toys Specials has it now for $65 shipped. Billed as the “world’s first true Android PC,” Remix actually works on a custom version of…

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Amazon is handing out $5 in-app credits when you download select Android games like Candy Crush

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Amazon is once again offering a promotion for first time users of its Underground App Store that yields a $5 digital credit when select free apps are downloaded. You’ll find popular titles like Candy Crush Saga, The Sims, Farmville 2 and more in this promotion. The credit can only be used for in-app purchases at Amazon Underground and expires 10 days after it is distributed. Full Terms and Conditions below.

To redeem your $5 promotional credit, simply follow these directions:

  1. Visit the Amazon Underground promotional page and enter your email address to receive the download link.
  2. Access your phone’s Settings page and press Security or Applications
  3. Check the Unknown Services box and press OK when prompted
  4. On your Downloads or My Files page, find “Amazon_App.apk” and install
  5. Download any of these games to receive your $5 credit, which should arrive via email a few minutes later.

Amazon first launched the Underground app store last August with over $10,000 worth of free titles for Android users. Learn more in our coverage here.

Get 83 hours of coding tutorials with the Comprehensive Android Development Bundle: $40 (Orig. $727)

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With Android on the up, now is a great time to start building apps for the Play Store. The Comprehensive Android Development Bundle at 9to5Toys Specials teaches coding and design from scratch, with 83 hours of video tutorials for $40. The headline training is The Ultimate Android Marshmallow Tutorial, a massive 40-hour course that teaches…

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Black + Decker launches app-connected Bluetooth batteries w/ USB charging port for its 20v power tools

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Black + Decker is launching its new “Smartech” batteries today that have Bluetooth built-in to allow for control and monitoring from a companion app on a connected smartphone.

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