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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 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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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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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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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 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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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…

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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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.

More on the Moto G Plus (4th Gen.):

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Google’s OS. This is designed specifically for mouse and keyboard controls, with a taskbar and multi-tasking. Under the hood, this palm-sized device has a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, with a 64-bit chipset and 16GB of internal storage, expandable up to 128GB. You can download apps straight from the Play Store, or through the Remix Store. The Mini PC has Bluetooth 4.0 built in for streaming audio and video, and the computer sips just 10 watts of power. Whether you want an easier hotdesking device, or just want another computer around the house, this little desktop should fill the role.

Order now to save 27% off MSRP with free shipping.

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 the latest version of the OS from scratch. After touring the Android Studio development environment, the videos introduce Java code, popular APIs, third-party libraries, and monetization techniques.

Two more courses add extra coding knowledge to your locker, while Projects in Android provides hands-on practice. These tutorials look at parsing data, integrating Google Maps, UI layouts, security features, and much more.

The final course, Advanced Android App Development, helps to put the final polish on your own apps. Along with Material Design, the instructor explains the Android Support Library, and how to use advanced design components such as RecyclerView.

The bundle is specifically designed to be beginner-friendly, and the price includes lifetime access to the content. Sign up now to save 94% on the MSRP.

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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Smartphone cameras are pretty awesome nowadays, but most devices have a fixed lens. The Acesori 3-in-1 Lens Kit lets you get wider and closer while maintaining quality. You can pick one up now for $10 shipped via 9to5Toys Specials.

The kit includes fisheye, wide-angle and macro lenses. The fisheye is the widest, capturing a 180º field of view in a single, brilliantly whacky photo. The wide-angle lens is designed for capturing landscapes, without the slightly warped effect. The macro lens is for studying tiny details, such as bugs or the texture of a flower petal. The lenses attach magnetically to the supplied mount, which you simply stick to the back of your phone. This means you can swap between the lenses with ease, and retain normal use of your phone. The lenses are made from high-quality, scratch-resistant glass, and they come with caps and lanyards for safe transport. The kit also contains a cleaning cloth.

You can grab the Acesori 3-in-1 Kit now to save an impressive 80% off the regular price, with free shipping to the Continental US and a one-year warranty thrown in.