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Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone 32GB (unlocked) GSM: $699 shipped (Reg. $899)

Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900A 16GB unlocked: $410 shipped (Reg. $499)

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Best Buy offers additional $100 off Moto 360 with Android phone purchase

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32 GB factory unlocked: $280 shipped (Reg. $500)

Amazon Gold Box – up to 70% off Crucial & Lexar flash storage: 128GB microSD $88, 1TB SSD $330, more

APC and CyberPower UPS Battery Backup Systems up to 55% off: APC 6-outlet $33 (Orig. $56), more

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Review: SOL REPUBLIC’s Shadow wireless headphones w/ Bluetooth 4.0 offer an upgraded audio experience, $100 giveaway

More new gear from today:

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Daily Deals: Harman Kardon Bluetooth Speaker/phone $105, Toshiba Canvio 1TB External Hard Drive $50, Aduro Bluetooth Shower Speaker $15, more

$50 Sears gift card for $40 shipped (20% off)
Complete book box sets: Game of Thrones $11, Hunger Games $9, more
Wireless Bluetooth Cloud Buds: $30 shipped (orig. $109)
TDK Bluetooth/NFC Portable Weatherized Speaker $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $60)
JLab JBuds EPIC in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $50), more
Games/Apps: Final Fantasy Type-0 HD w/ FFXV Duscae demo $40, 2Do $10, TMNT Rooftop Run $3, iOS freebies, more

More deals still alive:

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D-Link Wireless N 300Mbps Range Extender: $25 shipped (Reg. $40)

Motorola’s Moto 360 Smartwatch is on sale for $179 or $155 w/ .edu (Reg. $250)
Logitech K480 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard & iPad/iPhone stand $40 (19% savings)
Linksys Powerline HomePlug AV500 Powerline Ethernet Kit $45 (Reg. $90+)
Philips Hue Lux price drops: single bulb $20, Starter Kit $80
Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)
AOC 17-Inch USB 3.0 Powered Portable LCD/LED Monitor $170 shipped (orig. $250)

New products & more:

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Moleskine puts Batman on the cover with its new limited edition Gotham inspired notebooks
LEGO’s new Dimensions video game brings Batman, Marty McFly and Gandalf to life
DJI’s Phantom 3 drone shoots 4K video, uses new sensors to navigate indoor airspace
Microsoft announces over-the-air antenna compatibility for Xbox One
Orange Chef’s Countertop kitchen prep accessory integrates with Apple Watch and Vitamix
Give your MacBook a boost with this stunning USA-sourced wooden stand from Grovemade
NuDock wants to charge your Apple Watch, iPhone and every other USB device you own
Monoprice introduces new line of 5 USB-C cables for connectivity & displays as low as $10

Best Buy offering another $100 off when you buy an already-discounted Moto 360 and an Android phone

Stephen Hall Apr 13 2015 - 9:30 am PT

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If you’re in the market for a new smartwatch, now might be a pretty good time to get the Moto 360. In a new deal today from Best Buy, the retailer is offering $100 savings when you purchase both Motorola’s Android Wear smartwatch and a new Android phone. Considering that the Moto 360 is already on sale at Best Buy—and nothing in the small print says the two offers are incompatible—this probably means you can effectively get a Moto 360 for $79.99 (and it looks like you can get another $25 off if you can use the current .edu promotion).
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Verizon’s LG G3 now receiving Android Lollipop

Stephen Hall Apr 13 2015 - 8:10 am PT

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Lollipop is continuing its stampede, and today it looks like the Verizon LG G3 is next in line. The carrier has posted update documentation on its website, so we can expect a rollout imminently—if it’s not already happening.

Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce an operating system update to Android 5.0 Lollipop. This version brings Android beyond smartphones and tablets, allowing access to apps and Android services on other connected screens like TV’s, cars and wearables. The new material design offers complex animations and 3-D views, 64-bit ABI support and improved runtime.

Verizon is one of the last carriers to bring Lollipop to the LG G3, preceded by the update hitting both the AT&T version and the Sprint variant of the device in February. The update first started hitting Europe in November.

Survey suggests first day Apple Watch sales beat all Android Wear devices sold in 2014

Stephen Hall Apr 13 2015 - 6:58 am PT

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The latest estimates from Slice Intelligence suggest that Apple sold just under 1 million units of its new smartwatch on the first day or pre-orders, an unsurprising figure considering the fact that the Cupertino company sold 74 million iPhones in Q4 2014. Knowing the number of Apple Watches sold, and assuming it’s correct, we can say with certainty that Apple sold more Apple Watches over the weekend than the combined various OEMs (LG, Samsung, etc.) shipped Android Wear devices in 2014.

WSJ: Former Apple expert leading new 4-person battery team within Google[x]

Stephen Hall Apr 10 2015 - 1:55 pm PT

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According to a report today out of the Wall Street Journal, there’s a small team now working on battery tech within Google[x]—and it’s being spearheaded by former Apple battery expert Dr. Ramesh Bhardwaj. The group was originally started in 2012 with an intention of researching how other companies’ tech could be integrated into Google’s products, but “people familiar with the matter” say that the four person group has expanded to research technology that Google might “develop itself.”
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comScore: Android still market leader with 52.8% of mobile OS share

Stephen Hall Apr 10 2015 - 1:21 pm PT

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ComScore has released its latest report today, detailing the market share of the major smartphone OEMs and their platforms. Unsurprisingly, Apple is still leading in terms of handsets shipped with 41.7% of smartphones shipped, while Android is still leading the mobile operating system market with 52.8% of the market.
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9to5Toys Last Call: Moto 360 $155+, 13000mAh Power Bank $24, Samsung 500GB SSD $180, more

Stephen Hall Apr 10 2015 - 11:54 am PT

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Motorola’s Moto 360 smartwatch: $179 or $155 w/ .edu (Reg. $250)

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Keep your Android device charged all day: Anker Astro E4 13000mAh Power Bank $24 Prime shipped (20% off)

Samsung 2.5″ Internal SSDs: 850 EVO 500GB $180 (Reg. $200+), 850 PRO 256GB $120 (Reg. $180)

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Samsung Galaxy S5 w/ 2-year contract on Verizon: $1 shipped (Reg. $99)

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 32GB (unlocked): $470 shipped (Reg. $700)

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32GB (unlocked): $295 shipped (Reg. $500)

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LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

GoPro HERO4 Black/Surf Camera: $400 (Reg. $499.99)

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Small States Review: This is Ground’s Mod 2 is the ultimate tablet companion, giveaway worth $310

More new gear from today:

Daily Deals: Garmin GPS Watch w/ HRM (Refurb) $85, Char-Broil Infrared Grill $99

Rules! is now available for free inside the Apple Store iPhone app (Reg. $3)
Games/Apps: Tower of Fortune 2 for iOS Free, Warhammer 40,000: Carnage $1, more

More deals still alive:

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Motorola SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 Modem + TP-LINK Archer C7 802.11ac $130 shipped ($185+ value)

D-Link Wireless N 300Mbps Range Extender: $25 shipped (Reg. $40)
Philips Hue Lux price drops: single bulb $20, Starter Kit $80
Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)
Symphonized audio sale: headphones $16 (Reg. $25), Bluetooth speaker $26 (Reg. $35)
JBL SoundFly Air wireless speaker with Apple AirPlay (Refurb.): $29 shipped (Orig. $140)
Media: Harry Potter 8-film iTunes collection $50, Game of Thrones S1 Blu-ray $20, more
Parrot Zik Wireless Bluetooth $230 (Reg. $300), Sennheiser Over-Ear $70 (Reg. $80+)
Upgrade your HDTV’s audio w/ this 320W LG soundbar for $245 (Reg. $600)
AOC 17-Inch USB 3.0 Powered Portable LCD/LED Monitor $170 shipped (orig. $250)

New products & more:

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Moleskine puts Batman on the cover with its new limited edition Gotham inspired notebooks

LEGO’s new Dimensions video game brings Batman, Marty McFly and Gandalf to life
DJI’s Phantom 3 drone shoots 4K video, uses new sensors to navigate indoor airspace
Microsoft announces over-the-air antenna compatibility for Xbox One
Orange Chef’s Countertop kitchen prep accessory integrates with Apple Watch and Vitamix
Give your MacBook a boost with this stunning USA-sourced wooden stand from Grovemade
NuDock wants to charge your Apple Watch, iPhone and every other USB device you own
Monoprice introduces new line of 5 USB-C cables for connectivity & displays as low as $10
This Tiko 3D Printer has a unibody design and direct drive titanium setup, costs only $179
Roku announces new features and upgrades to its line of streaming media players
Dust off your Game Boy cartridges, this case will let you play them on your iPhone 6 Plus
Samsung’s Radiant360 R7 wireless speaker has a blimp-like design & 360 degree sound

Several users reporting ‘bricked’ Nexus 7 devices following Lollipop OTA updates, Nexus 5 seemingly affected too

Stephen Hall Apr 10 2015 - 10:18 am PT

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This is definitely concerning. Several people are reporting on Google’s product forums that their Nexus 7 devices have stopped working following updates to various versions of Android Lollipop. And while it may not necessarily be the same exact issue (as users are reporting a wide variety of different symptoms), some Nexus 5 users have seen their device become unusable following recent Lollipop updates as well.

It’s not exactly clear which updates are affecting which devices, but the problem appears to be fairly widespread…
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Google slashes price of Project Tango in half for some, opening up sales ‘more broadly’

Stephen Hall Apr 10 2015 - 8:42 am PT

Project Tango is still being sold on an invite-only basis, but some users are now receiving an email offering the tablet at half-price. The developers’ kit was previously being sold at a somewhat-steep $1,024, but is currently being offered to some invitees at a “Special Price” of $512. (Once again, I’d like to take this opportunity to appreciate the clever prices that Google has picked for the kit.)

OnePlus One finally getting Lollipop-based CyanogenMod 12s over the “next few days”

Stephen Hall Apr 10 2015 - 7:16 am PT

181707-oneplusonefull It’s been a long time coming, but OnePlus founder Carl Pei has come out to say today that the upcoming CyanogenMod 12s release for the OnePlus One is going to start rolling out over the “next few days.” Most people using a OnePlus One handset have been using CyanogenMod 11s for quite some time (meaning they haven’t had an official Lollipop-based ROM), but now CyanogeMod12s—based on Android Lollipop—is about to roll out over-the-air. The update “just passed certification today,” according to Pei:

.@jorgepenteado CM12s just passed certification today. Thanks for the patience, expect rollout in the next few days.

— Carl Pei (@getpeid) April 10, 2015

While many have been waiting for CM12s, OnePlus just recently made available another officially-approved ROM based on Lollipop—in the form of Oxygen OS. This fresh Android variant from OnePlus keeps many of the OnePlus One’s original features and keeps things pretty clean-cut in terms of bloat. If you would rather go this route than wait for CM12s to roll out over the next few days, be sure to check out the instructions OnePlus has provided on its forum. And be sure to check out Dom‘s review video as well…

Google to announce new Chrome for Work products at Chrome Live 2015

Stephen Hall Apr 9 2015 - 1:24 pm PT

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Google has today announced a new event called Chrome Live, and it’s kicking off for the first time on April 22nd, 2015 at 10 AM PDT. Focusing primarily on Chrome for Work, the event is said to feature two keynotes—one from Amit Singh, the president of Google for Work, and another from Rajen Sheth, the Chrome for Work director of product management…
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9to5Toys Last Call: Gold Moto 360 $260, Verizon Galaxy S5 w/ contract $1, Galaxy Note 4 $470, more

Stephen Hall Apr 9 2015 - 11:59 am PT

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Moto 360 in champagne gold: $219 shipped (Reg. $330)

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Samsung Galaxy S5 w/ 2-year contract on Verizon: $1 shipped (Reg. $99)

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 32GB (unlocked): $470 shipped (Reg. $700)

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32GB (unlocked): $295 shipped (Reg. $500)

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LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

GoPro HERO4 Black/Surf Camera: $400 (Reg. $499.99)

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Small States Review: This is Ground’s Mod 2 is the ultimate tablet companion, giveaway worth $310

Android deal: Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series w/ Fire From Ice for free (Reg. $5) http://t.co/D9LusKduGU pic.twitter.com/eWqTP34bZf

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) April 9, 2015

More new gear from today:

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Amazon has the famous “not so bad” shitphone for $50 shipped today (44% off)

Games/Apps: Twisty Hollow for iOS free, Sony PS4 Last of Us Bundle w/ PS+ $395, more
Daily Deals: Seagate 4TB External Hard Drive $100, Foscam IP Camera $49, Jawbone BIG Jambox $185, more

More deals still alive:

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Philips Hue Lux price drops make it cheaper than ever to add smart lighting to your house: single bulb $20, Starter Kit $80

Symphonized audio sale: headphones $16 (Reg. $25), Bluetooth speaker $26 (Reg. $35)
JBL SoundFly Air wireless speaker with Apple AirPlay (Refurb.): $29 shipped (Orig. $140)
Media: Harry Potter 8-film iTunes collection $50, Game of Thrones S1 Blu-ray $20, more
Parrot Zik Wireless Bluetooth $230 (Reg. $300), Sennheiser Over-Ear $70 (Reg. $80+)
Upgrade your HDTV’s audio w/ this 320W LG soundbar for $245 (Reg. $600)
AOC 17-Inch USB 3.0 Powered Portable LCD/LED Monitor $170 shipped (orig. $250)
AmazonBasics MFi Lightning cables: 6-ft $10 (Reg. $15), 3-ft $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
Xbox One AC Unity bundle w/ Halo MCC & 3-months Live $350, more
Roomlia hotel savings app adds loyalty program: stay 7 nights, get 1 free

New products & more:

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DJI’s Phantom 3 drone shoots 4K video, uses new sensors to navigate indoor airspace

Microsoft announces over-the-air antenna compatibility for Xbox One
Orange Chef’s Countertop kitchen prep accessory integrates with Apple Watch and Vitamix
Give your MacBook a boost with this stunning USA-sourced wooden stand from Grovemade
NuDock wants to charge your Apple Watch, iPhone and every other USB device you own
Monoprice introduces new line of 5 USB-C cables for connectivity & displays as low as $10
This Tiko 3D Printer has a unibody design and direct drive titanium setup, costs only $179
Roku announces new features and upgrades to its line of streaming media players
Dust off your Game Boy cartridges, this case will let you play them on your iPhone 6 Plus
Samsung’s Radiant360 R7 wireless speaker has a blimp-like design & 360 degree sound

Dunkin’ Donuts app gets Google Wallet integration, lets you recharge cards with a tap

Stephen Hall Apr 9 2015 - 10:40 am PT

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Dunkin’ Donuts is a pretty big breakfast food and beverage chain in the United States, and Google has today announced that they’re partnering with the seller of donuts to bring Google Wallet integration to the Dunkin’ Donuts Android app.

Dunkin’ Donuts now brings its guests a faster way to purchase and recharge their mobile Dunkin’ Donuts Cards in the Dunkin’ Donuts Mobile® App on Android. By simply selecting Google Wallet at checkout, Dunkin’ Donuts guests can recharge their cards with a couple of clicks—no need to type in credit card information anymore. And hungry Seamless customers will start to see the Google Wallet payment option available in their Android app, helping them get their grub – a delicious array of 80+ cuisine types – in a snap.

While you previously had to use a Credit Card (and spend minutes typing in the appropriate information), the latest version of the Dunkin’ Donuts app lets you recharge your perks cards with a couple taps. Selecting Google Wallet from the “Payment method” section will simply ask for your Google account information.

Google says that Seamless, a company specializing in food delivery and takeout, has also this week integrated Google Wallet in their app. You can download both the Dunkin’ Donuts and Seamless apps on the Play Store for free.

Android Lollipop now landing for Galaxy Note 3, Note Edge on Sprint

Stephen Hall Apr 9 2015 - 8:53 am PT

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Many users are already reporting that the update has hit their device, so you should go check System Update > Update in Settings to see if it’s available for you yet. “Software updates may be released in stages and can take several days for delivery,” Sprint says, though, so don’t get nervous if you don’t see it yet.

Google just yesterday updated its distribution numbers for Android Lollipop, revealing that the mobile OS just recently managed to pass 5% in adoption. Hopefully as more and more Lollipop updates are released (like these), that number will slowly start to make its way up.

Leaked photos purportedly show Sony’s upcoming Xperia Z4 flagship (again)

Stephen Hall Apr 9 2015 - 8:34 am PT

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We first saw renders of the Xperia Z4 early last month, and now a new image has popped up on the Internet via @onleaks showing the same device in a different color. We previously saw an all-white phone with what appeared to be aluminum bezels, but now we have our eyes on the black variant of Sony’s upcoming flagship.

Alcatel OneTouch announces April 21 pre-order date for Idol 3, promo $250 price tag

Stephen Hall Apr 9 2015 - 7:24 am PT

Idol-3-X2-premium_5.51 Alcatel first showed off its Idol 3 budget smartphone at Mobile World Congress about a month ago, and now the company has come out to announce the phone’s availability and pricing. The 5.5-inch version of the phone will be available for pre-order unlocked at an exclusive online price of $249.99 starting on April 21st, and orders will start shipping in May. Retail price for the phone will be a slightly higher $279.
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Motorola is giving away a free Moto Hint ($150 value) w/ purchase of unlocked Moto X

Stephen Hall Apr 8 2015 - 1:42 pm PT

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Motorola has been running a lot of Moto X promotions lately, and today the company has launched yet another sweet deal: If you head over to the Motorola online store and buy an unlocked Moto X, the company will send you a Moto Hint (worth $149.99) with your order completely free.

Moto Hint lets you ask your Moto X questions, make calls, and send messages — all hands-free. Now through 4/14, when you customize your off-contract Moto X (starting at $499.99), add a Moto Hint wireless earbud to your cart for free, a $149.99 value.*

You can purchase your unlocked Moto X in one of three flavors: “Pure Edition” with a T-Mobile SIM, or as an AT&T or Verizon variant. To take advantage of the deal, add both a Moto X and an Moto Hint to your cart. You should be able to take advantage of this offer through April 14th.

9to5Toys Last Call: Galaxy Note 3 (unlocked) $295, LG G3 w/ $100 Amazon GC, WD 2TB Hard Drive $80, more

Stephen Hall Apr 8 2015 - 12:37 pm PT

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32GB (unlocked): $295 shipped (Reg. $500)

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LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

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WD My Passport Ultra 2TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive $80 shipped (Orig. $140)

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Philips Hue Lux price drops make it cheaper than ever to add smart lighting to your house: single bulb $20, Starter Kit $80

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GoPro HERO4 Black/Surf Camera: $399 (Reg. $499.99)

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 32GB (unlocked): $470 shipped (Reg. $700)

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Small States Review: This is Ground’s Mod 2 is the ultimate tablet companion, giveaway worth $310

More new gear from today:

Games/Apps: Royal Trouble Hidden Adventures free (Reg. $7), Mortal Kombat X for iOS/Android launches, iOS freebies, more

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Daily Deals: DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter $599, CaseCrown Pro Case for iPad Air 2 $5, Vaas Waterproof Bluetooth Shower Speaker $15, more

More deals still alive:

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Media: Harry Potter 8-film iTunes collection $50, Game of Thrones S1 Blu-ray $20, more

Parrot Zik Wireless Bluetooth $230 (Reg. $300), Sennheiser Over-Ear $70 (Reg. $80+)
JBL SoundFly Air wireless speaker with Apple AirPlay (Refurb.): $29 shipped (Orig. $140)
Upgrade your HDTV’s audio w/ this 320W LG soundbar for $245 (Reg. $600)
AOC 17-Inch USB 3.0 Powered Portable LCD/LED Monitor $170 shipped (orig. $250)
AmazonBasics MFi Lightning cables: 6-ft $10 (Reg. $15), 3-ft $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
JBL Headphones: J55i $20 (Reg. $35+), J56BT wireless $55 (Reg. $70+)
Xbox One AC Unity bundle w/ Halo MCC & 3-months Live $350, more
Roomlia hotel savings app adds loyalty program: stay 7 nights, get 1 free

New products & more:

Orange Chef’s Countertop kitchen prep accessory integrates with Apple Watch and Vitamix

Give your MacBook a boost with this stunning USA-sourced wooden stand from Grovemade
NuDock wants to charge your Apple Watch, iPhone and every other USB device you own
Monoprice introduces new line of 5 USB-C cables for connectivity & displays as low as $10
This Tiko 3D Printer has a unibody design and direct drive titanium setup, costs only $179
Roku announces new features and upgrades to its line of streaming media players
Dust off your Game Boy cartridges, this case will let you play them on your iPhone 6 Plus
Samsung’s Radiant360 R7 wireless speaker has a blimp-like design & 360 degree sound

Month view is making a comeback in the latest Google Calendar update

Stephen Hall Apr 8 2015 - 10:46 am PT

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Google is usually pretty good at acting on user feedback, and today they’re doing so with the return of month view to the Google Calendar app for smartphones.

The view “provides a high level view of all scheduled events for a full month, allowing people to then tap on a specific day for a closer look,” according to Google’s blog post…

Android Lollipop for AT&T’s Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy S5 to begin rolling out today

Stephen Hall Apr 8 2015 - 9:50 am PT

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Lollipop updates continue to roll in, and today it seems—based on tweets from the company’s “ATTCares” Twitter profile—that AT&T is starting to roll out the latest version of Google’s mobile OS to the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and the Galaxy S5.

It’s not clear exactly how much this is going to help, but Google updated its Android distribution data this morning to show that Lollipop has just barely passed 5% adoption. KitKat, meanwhile, is still seeing increases as Ice Cream Sandwich and Jellybean lost ground.

@TheCheshireCody The Note Edge update will start today, thank you for your patience. ^ManuelE

— AT&T Help (@ATTHelp) April 8, 2015

@JeRrYFaR Hi Dave. The update for the Samsung S5 will be released on 4/8/2015. Thank you for your patience. Please DM any questions. ^DonW.

— AT&T Help (@ATTHelp) April 8, 2015

Android Lollipop still straggling, adoption barely passes 5% in March

Stephen Hall Apr 8 2015 - 8:03 am PT

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Google has today updated the Android distribution data, and it looks like Android Lollipop—the Mountain View company’s latest mobile OS, which was released in November of last year—has now passed the 5% milestone in terms of adoption. In February we saw that number hit just 1.6%, and last month the data was updated to show usage at 3.3%…
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HTC introduces the One M9+ w/ fingerprint scanner, only available in China

Stephen Hall Apr 8 2015 - 6:53 am PT

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We got our first look at HTC’s One M9+ handset weeks ago, but now the Taiwanese company has come out to confirm the phone is indeed the real deal. Don’t get too excited yet, though—as we expected, the smartphone will only be available in China. Most people probably won’t be too disappointed to hear this once they read more details about the phone, though, as it’s actually a pretty underwhelming entry…
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9to5Toys Last Call: Galaxy Note 4 (unlocked) $470, Galaxy Tab 4 $138, DJI Phantom 2 drone $683, more

Stephen Hall Apr 7 2015 - 12:12 pm PT