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Pixelated 109: Unpacking Unpacked
Welcome to Pixelated episode 109. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive into everything Samsung announced at this week’s Galaxy Unpacked, the legacy of the original Pixel Fold, and whether flip phones have a future ahead of them.
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Qualcomm is hiking prices on its already-expensive Snapdragon chipsets, a move that’s likely to make price hikes on Android devices all the more common.
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The best wireless Android Auto adapter just got a small price hike
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Roku raises prices on streaming hardware by up to $50
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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Riptide GP, Dawnmaker, Tempest Pirate RPG, more
Alongside pre-order deals on Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 at up to $1,230 off, a chance to land a FREE $250 set of Galaxy Buds 4 Pro or the new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at a giant $300 off, your Friday Android app deals are now up for grabs. Highlights include Montezuma 2: Premium, Yumsters! Premium, Riptide GP: Renegade, King of Dragon Pass: Text RPG, Dawnmaker, Dungeon Defense, The Tiny Bang Story: Premium, Tempest: Pirate RPG Premium, and more. Everything awaits below.
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient
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Nanoleaf drops LED lights and kit prices during sitewide sale, limited availability
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Deals: Black Friday in July – Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra $1,230 off, Chromebooks, Anker gear from $8, Pixel 10 Pro $300 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by best Black Friday in July deals, the giant discounts still available on the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, and next-gen Galaxy Watch deals. The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals are still flying with up to $200 in FREE credit or $1,230 off with trade-ins, on top of the $100 off discount code you’ll find below. We have details on how to land a FREE $250 set of Galaxy Buds 4 Pro or Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at $300 off as well. Just be sure to scope out the best price ever on the Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger while you still can, the base model Obsidian Pixel 10 Pro at $300 off, Acer’s 14-inch touchscreen Chromebook at $190 off, and the Anker Black Friday in July sale from $8. Head below for even more.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Can You Escape, Seoul Exorcist 1111, Unbroken Soul, more
Alongside the ongoing pre-order deals on Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 at up to $100 off with code PAYPAL, alongside FREE $200 credits, up to $1,230 off with trade-ins, we are now ready to collect all of today’s best Android game and app deals. Highlights include Can You Escape: The Collection, Seoul Exorcist 1111, This Aint Even Poker, Ya Joker, Unbroken Soul, Through the Darkest of Times, Titan Quest: Ultimate Edition, and more. Everything awaits below.
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Deals: Galaxy Fold 8/Ultra extra $100 off + FREE buds, Galaxy Watch 9 $230 off + Google Pixel Flex Dual charger 45% off, more
The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals roll on today and you’ll want to get in there while you can still score $100 cash discounts, plus up to $200 in FREE credit, or as much as $1,230 off with trade-ins. We have detailed how to score FREE $250 set of Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with your order as well as how to land Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at a giant $300 off. But for those of you in the Google camp, we also have a giant 45% price drop on the official Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger and one of the best prices ever on the 25W Qi2 Google Pixelsnap Phone Charger with Stand alongside some notable 2026 Chromebook offers and this Lenovo Yoga Tab at $290 off. Scope it all out below.
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