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Stephen is Growth Director at 9to5. You can find his current work at 9to5Mac, 9to5Google 9to5Toys, Electrek, and more. If you want to get in touch, follow me on Twitter. Or, email at stephen (at) 9to5mac (dot) com, or an encrypted email at hallstephenj (at) protonmail (dot) com.

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Google Allo basically bares all in recent leaks, here’s everything we know [Gallery]

Stephen Hall Aug 22 2016 - 9:11 am PT

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In case you missed it, Android Police got their hands on a plethora of screenshots from an unreleased build of Google’s forthcoming messaging app Allo. We know because, well, since Friday morning, the site has published a whopping eight articles about the app (in that order).

A few days ago we told you about a couple of features the site detailed (including the app’s hilarious sticker packs), but we weren’t expecting the flood of information published over the weekend. Now, we’re expecting at least another 8 articles before the end of the week…

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LG V20 has ‘best video and audio experience,’ announcement set for September 6

Stephen Hall Aug 22 2016 - 7:51 am PT

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We don’t know too much about LG’s upcoming V20 flagship, but we have heard some tidbits here and there. We have a rough idea of what it’ll look like by way of renders that leaked a couple of weeks ago, we know that it’s coming in September with Android Nougat and a dual-camera system, and we know that it will have some Quad DAC audio capabilities.

Now, another teaser from LG touts that the phone will have “the best video and audio experience” on a smartphone…

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OnePlus releases first build of Android Marshmallow for OnePlus X

Stephen Hall Aug 22 2016 - 6:52 am PT

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OnePlus’ lower-end and budget-er OnePlus X has drawn the short stick when it comes to software updates, but now the company has finally released — after almost a year being stuck on Lollipop — the phone’s first build of OxygenOS based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow…

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Honor promises two full years of software updates for the Honor 8

Stephen Hall Aug 20 2016 - 12:51 pm PT

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The newly-announced Honor 8 flagship has a lot going for it, and now there’s something else. According to the phone’s Product Manager, Taylor Wimberly, the Honor 8 — and phones that proceed it, apparently — will be getting software updates for a full 24 months after its launch:

From this year we are making a commitment to provide customers with access to new features (at least once every three months during the first 12 months) for up to 24 months following each product launch. We will keep providing access to security and software updates to fix bugs and enhance user experience in a timely manner.

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: GOOLOO 12000mAh Car Jump Starter $40, Open-box Samsung Galaxy S7 $430, more

Stephen Hall Aug 19 2016 - 11:02 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

GOOLOO 12000mAh Compact Car Jump Starter/Power bank $40, more

Open-box Samsung Galaxy S7 G930P 32GB (unlocked) $430 shipped | eBay

Best Buy Anniversary Sale: Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer $80, JayBird X2 Wireless Earbud Headphones $70, much more

Save $100 on Apple’s Time Capsule 802.11ac Wi-Fi Router and enjoy “effortless back ups” – 2TB $199 or 3TB $299

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Save nearly $200 on Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air, ideal for students: $800 (Reg. $999)

Get Apple’s latest 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro for nearly $400 off: $1,600 shipped (Reg. $1,999)

Grab a $100 iTunes Gift Card with email delivery from PayPal for just $85 (15% off)

Review: Grado’s latest Statement headphones combine natural woods for an audio masterpiece [Video]

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Daily Deals: UE Roll Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $50, RCA Nevo Smart Device Remote $20, more

Games/Apps: Grand Theft Auto V $33, Witcher Wild Hunt $25, iOS freebies, more
This VIZIO 29″ Soundbar was made to improve your HDTV’s audio quality: refurb $53 (Orig. $100)
Make home security easy: Netgear Arlo Wireless Five Camera System $498 shipped ($660 value)
These handy outlet extension cords help organize your desk setup: 5-pack $8 (Reg. $12)
Back-to-School/Office Supplies: 5-Pack large Post-it sticky notes $5.50, more
Save up to $200 on Apple Watch, priced from $249
Give your Apple Watch a nice home: Belkin Valet Charge Dock $25 shipped (Reg. $60)
Leather Apple Watch Bands: $14 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
64GB 4th Generation Apple TV for $150 (Reg. $199)
App Store Free App of the Week: Pixel Cup Soccer 16 goes free
You can now grab a free copy of Brushstroke for iOS inside the Apple Store app

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Pad & Quill iPhone/iPad accessory sale: wooden cases $17, leather covers from $33, more + 20% off DODOcase

Skip the Beats price tag, Sony’s Bluetooth Headphones (multiple colors) get great ratings: $99 shipped (Reg. $150)

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Latest render gives us a crystal-clear look at the upcoming ZenWatch 3

Stephen Hall Aug 18 2016 - 3:20 pm PT

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The first pictures of the circular tri-button ZenWatch 3 leaked last week, but now another image that was found deep within a beta version of the official ZenWatch Manager app for Android has surfaced to give us yet another look. This time, instead of regulatory photos spotted at China’s NCC, we have an official render (seen above) that’s probably nearly identical to some of the artwork we’re going to see at ASUS’ IFA event later this month…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nextbit Robin $200, Open-box Galaxy S7 (unlocked) $430, more

Stephen Hall Aug 18 2016 - 11:28 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Cloud-powered Nextbit Robin hits its lowest price ever at $199 shipped (Reg. $399)

Open-box Samsung Galaxy S7 G930P 32GB (unlocked) $430 shipped | eBay

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Save up to 30% on PC/Mac Accessories in today’s Gold Box: SanDisk Flash Drives, Monitors, Keyboards, more

Grab a $100 iTunes Gift Card with email delivery from PayPal for just $85 (15% off)

Review: Grado’s latest Statement headphones combine natural woods for an audio masterpiece [Video]

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Giveaway: Jaybird Freedom F5 In-Ear Wireless Headphones in your choice of four colors ($200 value)

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Pad & Quill iPhone/iPad accessory sale: wooden cases $17, leather covers from $33, more + 20% off DODOcase

Skip the Beats price tag, Sony’s Bluetooth Headphones (multiple colors) get great ratings: $99 shipped (Reg. $150)

Crucial MX200 500GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive for $130 (Reg. $150)
Only $20 for a Motorola Moto E Android Smartphone (Reg. $30)
Altec Solo Jacket Bluetooth Speaker $15 shipped (Reg. $22+), more
Sperry’s 1-day Flash Sale takes up to 50% off plus another 30% w/ free shipping
Games/Apps: Deus Ex Human Revolution for Mac $6, iOS freebies, more
Three new levels & character updates for LEGO Force Awakens for iOS
Score $1 digital MP3 Greatest Hits albums
Save nearly $200 on Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air: $800 (Reg. $999)
You can pick up Apple’s 11-inch MacBook Air for $600 w/ .edu (Reg. $899)
Get Apple’s latest 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro for $1,600 shipped (Reg. $1,999)
Daily Deals: 9.7-inch iPad Pro from $500
Leather Apple Watch Bands: $14 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
Apple TV on sale today w/ in-store pick up: 32GB $129 (Reg. $149)
App Store Free App of the Week: Dr. Panda’s Ice Cream Truck: free (Reg. $2)
You can now grab a free copy of Brushstroke for iOS inside the Apple Store app

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Here’s a 34-inch LG UltraWide IPS Display with two HDMI inputs for $310 shipped (Reg. $400+)

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Inkjet sucks. Buy this Brother All-in-One Laser Printer w/ AirPrint and make your life easier: $90 shipped (Reg. $120)

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Quick hands-on with the new dual-camera Honor 8 [Video]

Stephen Hall Aug 17 2016 - 10:03 am PT

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Late last evening Honor announced the Honor 8 for the United States market, and we finally got a chance to go hands-on with the phone. As you may already know, the phone is basically the Huawei P9 on the inside, albeit aimed at millennial consumers and given a completely new external aesthetic. This phone has a glass back, a fingerprint sensor that you can press for app shortcuts, a dual-camera setup, and more…

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Huawei’s glass-backed, dual-camera, & well-specced Honor 8 is officially coming to the US

Stephen Hall Aug 16 2016 - 8:27 pm PT

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Huawei-owned Honor has today announced that the phone it announced for China last month — the Honor 8 — is coming to the United States. Following up on the budget Honor 5X that marked the company’s first phone for the US earlier this year, Honor is now introducing a glass-backed phone at a middle-of-the-road price and specs that are definitely on the higher end…

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Watch the unveiling of Honor’s latest smartphone here at 8PM PT [Livestream]

Stephen Hall Aug 16 2016 - 7:02 pm PT

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Update 8:19 PT: And it’s live. See below.

Update 8:07 PT: The livestream is supposed to be live, but it’s not.

As we first heard about back in July, Huawei-owned Honor is unveiling its latest smartphone tonight at an event in San Francisco, and we’ve just learned — a mere hour before the event is set to kick off — that the company will be livestreaming the announcement via Facebook Live…

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Xperia X Performance owners can now try Android Nougat beta in some countries

Stephen Hall Aug 12 2016 - 3:08 pm PT

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Earlier this year, Sony began offering an early Developer Preview version of Android Nougat to owners of older Xperia Z handsets. Now, the company (via XperiaBlog) is apparently offering an early beta of Android 7.0 Nougat to owners of the Xperia X Performance as well. Unfortunately, it’s only available to people in select countries…

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Galaxy Note 7 might get Android Nougat within a few months, but don’t get your hopes up

Stephen Hall Aug 12 2016 - 2:35 pm PT

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At a Korean launch event for the new phablet (via Korea Times), the president of Samsung Electronics’ mobile communications division, Koh Dong-jin, said that the recently-announced Galaxy Note 7 should begin receiving Android 7.0 Nougat in the next 2-3 months. If you were waiting for word on updates before pulling the trigger on a pre-order, though, this doesn’t necessarily mean that those of us buying the device stateside will actually get the update before the end of the year…

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HTC is working on two Desire 10 variants, and now we know about the ‘Lifestyle’ version

Stephen Hall Aug 12 2016 - 1:19 pm PT

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We first heard about the HTC Desire 10 last month, and now even more details about the Taiwanese company’s incoming mid-range handset have leaked out (via VentureBeat). Renowned leaker Evan Blass says that HTC is planning two variants of the handset, one known as the “Desire 10 Pro” and the latter being the “Desire 10 Lifestyle”…

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First pictures of the circular, three-button ASUS ZenWatch 3 purportedly leak out [Gallery]

Stephen Hall Aug 12 2016 - 12:01 pm PT

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We’ve been hearing whispers of Samsung’s plans to introduce the Gear S3 and Lenovo has somewhat teased a new Moto 360, but the word on the street is that ASUS is also planning a smartwatch announcement for IFA 2016. Now, a set of images (via ePrice) from China’s National Communications Commission (essentially the country’s version of the FCC) have revealed what appears to be the new ZenWatch 3 in the flesh…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Google Nexus 6P w/ $50 GC $400, LG Destiny Android Phone $30, more

Stephen Hall Aug 12 2016 - 9:51 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Get a Google Nexus 6P 64GB (unlocked) w/ $50 B&H GC for just $425 shipped (Orig. $550)

For $30 you can get a LG Destiny Android Smartphone, perfect for kids/grandparents

Smartphone Accessories: Jackery Jewel Lightning Power Cable w/ built-in Battery $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $20), more

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Carbonite Unlimited Cloud Backup: 3-Yr Subscription $118 (Reg. $180) | 9to5Toys Specials

The Complete iOS 10 Developer Course $29 | 9to5Mac Academy

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Best budget Android smartphones you can buy [August 2016]

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iTunes has a bunch of terrific movie deals right now: 10 action flicks $25, The Hateful Eight rental $1, more

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Games/Apps: Xbox One S 2TB w/ 4 games for $400, Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Complete pre-order $40, iOS freebies, more

Daily Deals: Fitbit Charge HR Activity Tracker (Refurb) $70, Diamond Titan Lantern $25, more
Amazon’s besLED desk lamp has a Mac-friendly design: $25 (Reg. $40)
It’s hot out, so stock up on gear with Patagonia’s 30% off Summer Sale: board shorts, more
Here’s how you can score a free scoop of Baskin-Robbins’ ice cream this weekend
Download the pilot episode from a long list of TV shows in HD for free: Family Guy, more
The AmazonBasics Hanging Toiletry Kit is the perfect travel companion at $12 (Reg. $19)
The Rolls-Royce of electric Bluetooth toothbrushes just dropped to $100 (Reg. up to $150)
Get an extra 20% off KIND healthy grain granola bars: 15-Packs from $6 Prime shipped
ZeroLemon 3500mAh iPhone 6/s Battery Case for $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
You can actually afford to pick up an Apple Watch band for every occasion
App Store Free App of the Week: Dr. Panda’s Ice Cream Truck free for the first time (Reg. $2)
The popular GoodReader PDF & file manager app for iOS is now down to just $2 (Reg. $5)
You can now grab a free copy of Brushstroke for iOS inside the Apple Store app ($5 value)
Apple 13-inch 256GB Retina MacBook Pro Pro $1,200 (Reg. $1,499)
Apple’s entry-level 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro is on sale for as low as $1,000 shipped

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Forget the grill, Anova’s Wi-Fi-enabled Sous Vide Precision Cooker will make the best meats: $149 (Reg. $200)

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Take an extra $10 off your next Jet order of $35 (or more) to score rare savings on big name tech & more

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Samsung IFA press event invitation once again suggests a Gear S3 smartwatch incoming

Stephen Hall Aug 12 2016 - 8:41 am PT

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We’ve known for months that Samsung has a refresh to its Gear S line coming at IFA, but now it’s all but confirmed. Following a couple of reports from SamMobile this week detailing some features the watch(es), the Korean company is now sending out invitations to its event at IFA 2016. The art of the invitation clearly shows a watch face, giving us one last indication that the long rumored Gear S3 is only a couple of weeks away…

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PSA: You can now pre-order the new Samsung Gear VR at Amazon for $100

Stephen Hall Aug 12 2016 - 7:53 am PT

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With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the Korean company also showed the world the next step for its Gear VR line. Most notably, the redesigned Samsung Gear VR comes in black with a USB-C port (instead of the older microUSB) to support the new Note 7, and a wider field of view — all for $99. Now, you can pre-order the headset on Amazon…

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9to5Toys Last Call: Galaxy S7 Edge (unlocked) $570, 27″ 2TB Retina iMac $1,950, more

Stephen Hall Aug 9 2016 - 2:21 pm PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Samsung’s metal Duo flash drives have USB 3.0 and microUSB connectors: 32GB $12, 64GB $20, more

Get your kid off your phone w/ a refurb iPod Touch 5th Gen: 32GB for $165, 64GB for $195
Brother’s Compact Laser All-in-One Printer has AirPrint and Duplex: $110 (Reg. $150+)
This 12-foot SKLZ Quickster Soccer Goal is perfect for the backyard/park: $100 (Orig. $150)
Green Deals: WORX WG163 20V 12-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer w/ two batteries $80
New Star Wars Rogue One LEGO kits have been leaked ahead of the movie release
Back-to-School/Office Supplies: 18-Pack Avery Glue Sticks $6, more
This brushed stainless steel Cuisinart countertop cooker/oven is down to $53
Amazon’s Yukon Outdoor/Camping Bags Sale: Alpha Backpack w/ steel hardware $40

Pick up Samsung’s lust-worthy Galaxy S7 Edge 32GB (unlocked) for $570 shipped

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Best Buy’s 1-day sale has school essentials: 27″ 2TB Retina iMac $1,950 w/ .edu, Logitech keyboards, Panasonic eneloop, more

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Daily Deals: Cheerson Nano Quadcopter $10, Emergency Solar Crank Weather Radio $18, more

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Spigen’s Universal Metal Kickstand adds a sleek built-in stand to smartphones for $10 [Video]

Best Console Releases for August: Deus Ex, No Man’s Sky, Metroid, Madden, and more

The best headphone stands & hangers to keep your desk/office nice and tidy

Here are our top-picks for your backpack this school year to stay organized and powered up

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Here’s a pair 4K Smart Ultra HDTVs at low prices: Sony 43″ w/ Google Cast $550, Samsung 50″ $529

Cyberpower 1500VA 10-outlet UPS + Surge Protector w/ 2 USB-ports: $137 shipped ($205 value)
X-Dragon 9000mAh Solar Charger Panel Power Bank $12 Prime shipped (Reg. $17), more
Games/Apps: DuckTales Remastered $4, Doom $30, iOS freebies, more
LEGO Technic deals from $32 Prime shipped: Formula Off-Roader $40, more
This Omron Blood Pressure Monitor connects to your iPhone for $47.50 (Reg. $70+)
TaoTronics’ Aluminum LED Lamp w/ USB charging port: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
Nintendo unveils brand new bundles: New 3DS w/ 3D Land, amiibo and more
Carry your MacBook in a brand new CaseCrown messenger bag for $15
Add some serious style to your Apple Watch w/ this $17 Prime shipped Leather Band
You can now grab a free copy of Brushstroke for iOS inside the Apple Store app ($5 value)
App Store Free App of the Week:Hocus puzzler goes free for the first time (Reg. $1)
Fantastical 2 Calendar and Reminders just hit its all-time low on Mac + up to 50% off

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Save 30% on any Belkin Bluetooth Keyboard Case: QODE Ultimate Lite for iPad Air 2 from $56 (Reg. $100), more

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SanDisk’s 32GB iXpand USB 3.0 Flash Drive also has an iPhone/iPad Lightning connector: $40 (Reg. $60)

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Fresh coupon codes yield big savings on Anker iPhone accessories: Cases $4, Armband $2, Screen Protector $3, more

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nexus 6P 64GB $400, Fire TV Stick $25, iPad Air 2 $300, more

Stephen Hall Aug 8 2016 - 10:33 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Get a Google Nexus 6P 64GB (unlocked) for just $400 shipped (Orig. $550)

Deep deals on Amazon products: Fire TV Stick $25, Echo $130, tablets from $34, more

Get your hands on an iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 16GB in all colors for only $300 shipped

Save 30% on any Belkin Bluetooth Keyboard Case: QODE Ultimate Lite for iPad Air 2 from $56 (Reg. $100), more

Save big on Apple’s high-end 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.5GHz/16GB/512GB: $1,930 shipped (Reg. $2,499)

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Best flagship Android phones you can buy [August 2016]

Best budget Android smartphones you can buy [August 2016]

Best Console Releases for August: Deus Ex, No Man’s Sky, Metroid, Madden, and more

The best headphone stands & hangers to keep your desk/office nice and tidy

Here are our top-picks for your backpack this school year to stay organized and powered up

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

SanDisk’s 32GB iXpand USB 3.0 Flash Drive also has an iPhone/iPad Lightning connector: $40 (Reg. $60)

Add 8TB of storage to your Mac or PC: Seagate USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $190 (Reg. $220)
LG 34-inch UltraWide 3440×1440 IPS Monitor w/ DisplayPort/HDMI, speakers: $500 (orig. $800)
Games/Apps: Xbox One S controller $49, Trine 1 & 2 for Mac from $2 ea, iOS freebies, more
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey 4-Port 20W/4A USB Charger w/ 4 Outlets $17 (Reg. $22), more
Amazon just dropped a monster Crayola Gold Box for Back to School
Gift Cards up to 20% off: Sears, Golfsmith, Cabela’s, California Pizza and more
Take full control of your Xbox One for only $5 shipped w/ the Insignia Media Remote
Nike’s 20% off clearance back-to-school sale is loaded with deals
Get a Google Nexus 6P 64GB (unlocked) for just $399 shipped (Orig. $550)
Daily Deals: Vitamix 64-oz. Standard Blender (Refurb) $210, more
Stock your closet with tanks and tees from H&M: 2 for $10 mix and match basics
Apple Watch Leather Band $17 Prime shipped (20% savings)
You can now grab a free copy of Brushstroke for iOS inside the Apple Store app ($5 value)
App Store Free App of the Week:Hocus puzzler goes free for the first time (Reg. $1)
Fantastical 2 Calendar and Reminders just hit its all-time low on Mac + up to 50% off

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DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter gets its first real discount ($200+) pick it up for under $1200 w/SD card + Tax only in NY

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Fresh coupon codes yield big savings on Anker iPhone accessories: Cases $4, Armband $2, Screen Protector $3, more

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Chris Urmson and two other early members of Google’s self-driving car project are leaving

Stephen Hall Aug 5 2016 - 4:20 pm PT

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The long-time CTO and director of Alphabet’s self-driving car project is leaving the Mountain View company, according to a report this afternoon from Recode. Urmson has been on the project for seven years, and two other early — and crucial — members of the project, including Jiajun Zhu and Dave Ferguson are also leaving the project reports say…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nexus 6P 64GB w/ Garmin Vivofit 3 $450, Klipsch In-Ear Headphones $35, more

Stephen Hall Aug 5 2016 - 9:47 am PT

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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:

Huawei Nexus 6P 64GB (unlocked) w/ Garmin Vivofit 3: $450 shipped (Reg. $650) | B&H

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Klipsch’s X4i In-Ear Headphones w/ iPhone Controls in black are now just $35 shipped (Reg. $50+)

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Take nearly $300 off Apple’s 13-inch 256GB Retina MacBook Pro: $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

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Introducing the 9to5Mac Academy: Tech, business, and software improvement courses at great prices

Best flagship Android phones you can buy [August 2016]

Best budget Android smartphones you can buy [August 2016]

The best headphone stands & hangers to keep your desk/office nice and tidy

Here are our top-picks for your backpack this school year to stay organized and powered up

How-To: Quickly (and safely!) clean your HDTV using only a few basic items

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DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter gets its first real discount ($200+) pick it up for under $1200 w/SD card + Tax only in NY

Samsung UN55JS9000 Curved 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV (2015 Model)

HDTV deals from $150: Samsung Curved 55-Inch 4K Smart $1,200 shipped ($400+ off), many more

Harman Kardon Esquire Mini Black Speaker (Refurb) $60, more
GOOLOO Travel Power Strip $19 Prime shipped (Reg. $25), more
GreenWorks Cordless Leaf Blower Bundle $186 shipped ($260+ value), more
Games/Apps: LEGO Force Awakens 3DS $20, iOS freebies, more
Canon Refurb Sale: Standard Zoom Lens $350 ($350 off), more
This best-selling Canon Camera Bag $10 shipped (Reg. up to $20+)
Download the 15 track album by Blake Shelton “If I’m Honest” for $1 (Reg. $9)
Fresh coupon codes yield big savings: Cases $4, Armband $2, Screen Protector $3, more
You can now grab a free copy of Brushstroke for iOS inside the Apple Store app ($5 value)

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

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Bring wireless charging to your iPhone 6/s with this mophie battery case setup for $85 shipped (Reg. $100)

iPhone 6/s/Plus & Apple Watch cases starting from $3.50 Prime shipped (Reg. $13+)

Your choice of stylish felt sleeves and carrying cases for MacBook from $4 Prime shipped

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Best Buy 3-day sale: UE Roll Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $50, 48-inch Roku HDTV $300, iPhone 6s on contract $1, more

Back-to-School/Office Supplies: 3-pack Five Star Notebooks $9, more

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Upcoming Nexus phones will probably once again be sold via carriers like AT&T and Verizon

Stephen Hall Aug 5 2016 - 8:17 am PT

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Unlike the Motorola-made super-big Nexus 6, the most recent Nexus phones — the Nexus 6P, and its brother the Nexus 5X — have embraced the traditional unlocked Nexus way of life and have been unavailable to purchase through carriers. That’s seemingly going to change again with the 2016 “Nexus” phones, which according to both a leaked system image and the famed leakster Evan Blass, are going to once again be available locked via carriers such as AT&T and Verizon…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Jawbone Up Move fitness tracker $10, Vantrue car Quick Charge w/ microUSB cable $3, more

Stephen Hall Aug 4 2016 - 11:14 am PT

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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:

The Jawbone Up Bluetooth Activity monitor for $10 shipped (Reg. $25+)

Vantrue Quick Charge USB Car Charger w/ micro USB Cable $3 (Reg. $10), more

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‘Creed’ is the ‘Rocky’ spinoff that you need to see! Now you can rent it for only $1

Best flagship Android phones you can buy [August 2016]

Best budget Android smartphones you can buy [August 2016]

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PSA: Registration for Big Android BBQ 2016 is now open

Stephen Hall Aug 4 2016 - 7:58 am PT

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Every year, IDEAA holds a popular Android developer event called the Big Android BBQ in Hurst, Texas — and now, registration for BABBQ 2016 is open to all. This year the event is once again taking place at the Hurst Convention Center, and it’s scheduled for October 21-22. It’s still early and speakers are still being added to the lineup, but I can guarantee you it’s not going to be boring…

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