Stephen Hall

• Final Fantasy
• Final Fantast VII

You can now pay $16 to get Final Fantasy VII on your Android phone

This obviously for everyone, but Square Enix is now offering up a download of Final Fantasy VII for Android for a cool $16. That $16 is going to get you a game that originally launched on January 31, 1997 for the original PlayStation. And you need not have any doubt that this is indeed the full game, as it takes up about 2GB of storage space (and you need 4GB to install it)…

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• Android
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• Honor 5X

Honor 5X now receiving Android Marshmallow and EMUI 4.0

 

The Honor 5X has received a lot of press spotlight this year as a great budget Android offering from Chinese company Huawei, and now it’s finally receiving something else: Android Marshmallow…

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• 9to5Toys
• 9to5Toys Lunch Break
• Deals

9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG G4 (unlocked, open-box) $180, 13-inch MacBook Air from $750, more

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:

LG G4 (New open box) GSM 32GB (unlocked): $180 shipped (Reg. $400+) | eBay

Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air is on sale for as little as $750 shipped w/ .edu (Reg. $999)

Apple’s 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro brings power and a beautiful display to your work: $1,600 shipped (Reg. $1,999)

Parallels Desktop 11: Run Windows/Android/Linux/anything seamlessly on your Mac: $40 (50% off) shipped or less

Apple doesn’t make a USB 3.0 hub, so here’s an aluminum 4-port option that will match your setup for $7 Prime shipped

Short Lightning cables are more useful than you’d think, here are the best MFi options

These are the best Android phones you can buy [July 2016]

Review: Mophie’s new Charge Force line brings carefree wireless charging to iPhone [Video]

Apple’s Thunderbolt Display is dead: These are the best 4K & 5K displays for Mac

Skip your pockets, the LD West gun-style iPhone holsters turn your whole life into an 80’s cop show

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Save $5 on your next Uber ride because you’re worth it

• Smartphone Accessories: TaoTronics Bluetooth Speaker $23, more
• Expand your movie library w/ these $5 HD downloads at Amazon: Crash, many more
• Sceptre 49-inch 4K Ultra HDTV $300, Canon EOS Rebel T6 18-55mm DSLR Kit $399, more
• Games/Apps: Rainbow Six Siege $25, Mortal Kombat X LE $29, iOS freebies, more
• iTunes featuring $5 movie each day w/ Blockbuster July sale: Get ‘Pineapple Express’ today
• This five-pack of remote controlled outlets is the best-selling kit at Amazon, on sale for $21
• Prime members get 3 months of Audible for free ($45 value), 2 months free for non-members
• It’s time to upgrade those old garbage cans w/ a heavy duty Brute Utility Rubbermaid for $38
• This multi-tool Dremel kit has a soldering torch and an engraver for $79 shipped (Reg. $100)
• Mimpi Dreams puzzle-platformer goes free for the first time (Reg. $2)
• Apple offering free download of sketching app Procreate via Apple Store app
• One of the best sniper titles on the App Store just went 50% off: Hitman Sniper $1 (Reg. $2)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Here’s a bunch of iPhone and Android clear cases on sale from $3 w/ free shipping over at Amazon

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• Google
• Google Now
• weather

Google Now weather card updated w/ hourly Wind and Precipitation graphs

This is one of those features that has had a slow and tedious rollout, but now it appears to be visible more widely. If you try searching for weather results with Google Now, you should now be seeing — if you weren’t already — a pair of new hourly Wind and Precipitation graphs…

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• Android
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

PSA: AT&T’s Galaxy S6 Active now receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow

AT&T is today beginning its rollout of Android 6.0 Marshmallow to the Galaxy S6 active. The phone is the latest to receive the latest version of Google’s mobile OS, which was first announced in the summer of 2015…

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• 9to5Toys
• 9to5Toys Lunch Break
• Deals

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Acer Chromebook 15 $250, CyberPower UPS $85, more

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:

Prime Day is coming but the deals have started: Acer Chromebook 15 on sale for $250, more

Everyone needs a reliable uninterruptible power supply, score this CyberPower model for $85 shipped (Reg. $140)

Amazon Prime Day 2016 revealed: Tons of deals, increased inventory and Alexa specials for Echo owners

Parallels Desktop 11: Run Windows/Android/Linux/anything seamlessly on your Mac: $40 (50% off) shipped or less

These are the best Android phones you can buy [July 2016]

Review: Mophie’s new Charge Force line brings carefree wireless charging to iPhone [Video]

Apple’s Thunderbolt Display is dead: These are the best 4K & 5K displays for Mac

Skip your pockets, the LD West gun-style iPhone holsters turn your whole life into an 80’s cop show

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Amazon Prime Day offers up deep deals on SONOS refurbished speakers: PLAY:3 $224, more

• GOOLOO Portable 4-Outlet Surge Protector with USB Charger $20 (Reg. $25), more
• One of VIZIO’s top 4K Smart Ultra HDTVs just received a rare discount: $899 (Reg. $1,100)
• Daily Deals: Toshiba Canvio AeroCast 1TB Wireless Portable Hard Drive $60, more
• Grab The Ultimate Bond Collection + Spectre Bundle on Blu-ray for $90 (Reg. $300)
• Crocs have evolved to be less revolting, get all shapes today at Amazon starting at $12
• Games/Apps: Batman Arkham Knight $20, PS Plus 1yr. $40, freebies, more
• Kevin Durant probably didn’t train on this basketball hoop, but it’s still a great deal at $500
• $49 (58% off) snags you an excellent Black & Decker 20V Lithium Drill/Driver Project Kit
• Apple’s 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro: $1,600 shipped (Reg. $1,999)
• Bring Nomad’s handsome Italian Leather Apple Watch Bands: $80 shipped
• PowerTime Apple Watch Charging Dock w/ 3 USB Ports: $39 shipped (Reg. $49)
• Just $9 Prime shipped for a new Apple Watch band? Sounds good to me.
• iPhone and Android clear cases on sale from $3 w/ free shipping over at Amazon
• Short Lightning cables are more useful than you’d think, here are the best MFi options
• Mimpi Dreams puzzle-platformer goes free for the first time (Reg. $2)
• Apple offering free download of sketching app Procreate via Apple Store app
• One of the best sniper titles just went 50% off: Hitman Sniper $1 (Reg. $2)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Load up on $5 HD movies: Gone Girl, Peanuts Movie, Spy, much more

Illuminate your garden or outdoor space w/ the OSRAM LIGHTIFY Kit $54 shipped

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• Android
• Samsung
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• Samsung Galaxy S7
• Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

The best Android phones you can buy [July 2016]

It’s already July, and with an ever-increasing number of notable Android OEMs reaching maturity, we’ve seen more new handsets than usual launch this summer. We had the Huawei Mate 8 and Honor 5X at CES in January, followed later by Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 edge and others around the time of Mobile World Congress, and last month saw the new OnePlus 3 and Moto Z. But which ones are the best buys?…

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• Samsung
• Galaxy Tab
• samsung galaxy tab e

Verizon starts rolling out Android Marshmallow for the Galaxy Tab E 8.0

Four months after the device launched, Verizon has just begun rolling out Marshmallow for its Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 (via SamMobile). The update, with software version T377VVRU1BPD6, brings all of the best features of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow along with a June security patch…

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• 9to5Toys
• Moto E
• 9to5Toys Lunch Break
• Deals
• Motorola

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Moto E $20, 6000mAh Power Bank $6, Laptop Backpacks from $25, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Today’s Amazon Gold Box has a $20 Motorola Android Smartphone that’s perfect for kids or grandparents

Smartphone Accessories: Eachine X3 6000mAh External Battery Power Bank w/ USB Charging Cable $6 Prime shipped (Reg. $17), more

Here are two backpacks from SwissGear and Case Logic on sale with great ratings from $25 shipped

MacBook Air is the best Apple laptop for most everyday users, save $200 today on a pair of the latest models

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

Amazon Prime Day 2016 revealed: Tons of deals, increased inventory and Alexa specials for Echo owners

Parallels Desktop 11: Run Windows/Android/Linux/anything seamlessly on your Mac: $40 (50% off) shipped or less

Review: Mophie’s new Charge Force line brings carefree wireless charging to iPhone [Video]

Apple’s Thunderbolt Display has been put out to pasture, here are the best alternatives at every price point

Vansky’s $23 USB LED light strip gives you multi-color mood lighting

Review: Jaybird’s new Freedom Wireless headphones score high marks on design, sound [Video]

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Best Buy July 4th Sale: WD 1TB Wireless Portable Hard Drive $120, Logitech Harmony Touch Remote $100, more

• Daily Deals: Pyle Splash-Proof Bluetooth Speaker $30, more
• Load up on $5 HD movies: Gone Girl, Peanuts Movie, Spy, much more
• Today’s Amazon Gold Box has a $20 Motorola Android Smartphone
• Games/Apps: Zelda TriForce Heroes from $20, True Skate free, iOS freebies, more
• Illuminate your garden or outdoor space w/ the OSRAM LIGHTIFY Kit $54 shipped
• Save 20% or more on Poulan Pro 40V cordless outdoor tools
• Take up to 40% off a wide selection of PUMA shoes priced from $39 Prime shipped
• Kindle First eBook freebies for July: Everything We Keep, Rage, Midair, more
• 50% off: Tweetbot for iOS or Mac $5 (Reg. $10)
• Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular for $800 (Reg. $1,079)
• PowerTime Apple Watch Charging Dock w/ 3 USB Ports: $39 shipped (Reg. $49)
• Just $9 Prime shipped for a new Apple Watch band? Sounds good to me.
• Mimpi Dreams puzzle-platformer goes free for the first time (Reg. $2)
• Apple offering free download of sketching app Procreate via Apple Store app
• One of the best sniper titles on the App Store: Hitman Sniper $1 (Reg. $2)
• LEGO Star Wars titles for Mac: Saga & The Clone Wars for $5 each (Reg. up to $20)
• One of the best RPGs of all-time: Secret of Mana $4 (Reg. $8)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

mophie’s 1840mAh Battery Case will help your iPhone 6/s make it through the day: $40 (Reg. $60)

The Nest Learning Thermostat will help lower your energy costs throughout the summer: $199 (Reg. $249)

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• Accelerated Mobile Pages
• Ebay
• AMP

eBay launches AMP support for its mobile browsing experience

eBay has announced today that the AMP version of its mobile online shopping experience has gone live, with about 8 million “browse nodes” currently available to view in AMP form.

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• 9to5Toys
• 9to5Toys Lunch Break
• Deals
• Amazon Echo

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Amazon Echo from $140, UE Roll Bluetooth speaker $50, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Daily Deals: Amazon Echo (Refurb) $140, Insignia 39-inch LED 720p HDTV $150, more

The UE Roll is one of the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy and it’s on sale for $50 (Reg. $80+)

Amazon Prime Day 2016 revealed: Tons of deals, increased inventory and Alexa specials for Echo owners

MacBook Air is the best Apple laptop for most everyday users, save $200 today on a pair of the latest models

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

Apple’s Thunderbolt Display has been put out to pasture, here are the best alternatives at every price point

Vansky’s $23 USB LED light strip gives you multi-color mood lighting

Review: Jaybird’s new Freedom Wireless headphones score high marks on design, sound [Video]

How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery) 

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Monoprice has gone off the deep end with this additional 20% off sale – Bluetooth/NFC Speaker $35 shipped (Reg. $44), more

• Lumsing Bluetooth Car Kit Adapter and FM Transmitter $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $28), more
• Ditch your phone service for Ooma’s popular Telo VoIP system: refurb $52 (Reg. $70)
• Sling TV announces new multi-stream packages plus NBC for the Summer Olympics
• highly-rated Audio-Technica AD900X: $115 shipped (Reg. $145+)
• Anova’s Sous Vide Wi-Fi Precision Cooker: $159 shipped (or less)
• Games/Apps: Far Cry Primal X1/PS4 $35, iOS freebies, more
• The remastered BioShock Trilogy is making the leap to current gen consoles
• PowerTime Apple Watch Charging Dock w/ 3 USB Ports: $39 shipped (Reg. $49)
• Just $9 Prime shipped for a new Apple Watch band? Sounds good to me.
• Apple offering free download of sketching app Procreate via Apple Store app
• Best sniper titles on the App Store just went 50% off: Hitman Sniper $1 (Reg. $2)
• LEGO Star Wars titles for Mac: Saga & The Clone Wars for $5 each (Reg. up to $20)
• One of the best RPGs of all-time 50% off on iOS: Secret of Mana $4 (Reg. $8)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

mophie’s 1840mAh Battery Case will help your iPhone 6/s make it through the day: $40 (Reg. $60)

The Nest Learning Thermostat will help lower your energy costs throughout the summer: $199 (Reg. $249)

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• Poll
• Android
• Android 7.0 Nougat
• Android N

Last call for guesses: Google to reveal the sweet Android N name today [Poll]

According to a tweet from the Android Twitter account this morning, Google is set to finally reveal what the “N” in Android N stands for today. The Android team told us a few weeks ago that we would be getting the Android N name in a “few weeks,” so this isn’t the most unexpected announcement considering it has been right at 21 days since.

This comes as we’re just over 2 weeks since the release of the fourth Android N Developer Preview, and we have one more preview to go before the final release. The last several preview releases have fallen 4 weeks apart, so it’s possible — although not necessarily likely — that the 5th preview will drop today alongside the name of the new OS.

You don’t want to miss this. #AndroidNReveal pic.twitter.com/6ivBfkNVCV

— Google (@Google) June 30, 2016

We're revealing something sweet today! Follow along here. #NameAndroidN #AndroidNRevealhttps://t.co/HSUWI5sm3F

— Android (@Android) June 30, 2016

• Google Apps
• Google Calendar

PSA: No, it’s not just you — Google Calendar is down

Update: It looks like service is being restored for some.

We’ve received a slew of reports this morning that Google Calendar — an app that is completely invaluable to the daily lives of many — is currently experiencing some extended (but, thankfully rare) downtime. Google has confirmed on its Google Apps status dashboard that many users of Google Calendar are seeing a “Server Error” page.

Problems were initially recognized at around 8:47 AM CT, and seem to be continuing almost as hour later with Google “continuing to investigate this issue” as of 9:35 AM. Additionally, we’ve spotted scattered reports of Hangouts being down for some, although the Google Apps dashboard is not showing any issues as of the time of this writing.

We’ll update this article when the service is back up.

• Android
• Google
• 9to5Toys
• 9to5Toys Lunch Break
• Android deals

9to5Toys Last Call: Lexar 128GB flash drive $20, Fitbit Charge HR $85, Galaxy S7 32GB $500, more

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:

Last Call Updates:

This sleek Lexar 128GB flash drive can be yours from only $20 (Reg. $30)

• No need to spend a fortune on a nose hair trimmer, the best-selling Panasonic is only $10
• Practice your flight skills with this Aukey Mini Drone that’s only $25 (Reg. $30)
• Free PS Plus Games for July: Saints Row, Furi, Call of Juarez, more
• D-Link’s new affordable IP cameras will make you think twice about buying a Nest Cam
• Add a bunch of digital movies to your collection for $5 each: Super Troopers, more
• Wenzel’s highly-rated tents are up to 50% off on Amazon today, deals from $45 Prime shipped
• Carbon steel Kershaw Camp Knives from $30 shipped
• Green Deals: 4-pack Recessed Dimmable LED Lighting Kit $34 (Reg. $45), more

The Fitbit Charge HR Activity, Heart Rate + Sleep Wristband is only $85 (Reg. $100)

Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB (unlocked) for $500 shipped (Reg. $695)

MacBook Air is the best Apple laptop for most everyday users, save $200 today on a pair of the latest models

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

mophie’s 1840mAh Battery Case will help your iPhone 6/s make it through the day: $40 (Reg. $60)

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

Apple’s Thunderbolt Display has been put out to pasture, here are the best alternatives at every price point

Vansky’s $23 USB LED light strip gives you multi-color mood lighting

Review: Jaybird’s new Freedom Wireless headphones score high marks on design, sound [Video]

How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery) 

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Philips Hue 2nd Gen LED Starter Kit w/ Siri for $170 shipped

• Need a new TV? You’re in luck. Here’s a Samsung 48-inch 4K option for $800 shipped
• Aukey Quick 16000mAh Power Bank $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $30), more
• Onkyo 7.2-Ch Dolby Atmos Receiver with AirPlay $270, more
• LG’s UltraWide monitors are some of our favorite, two 34-inch options on sale from $320 shipped
• Mackie’s CR3 speakers are the #1 best-seller at Amazon: $85 or less (Reg. $100)
• 5-ft American Flag from $12 Prime shipped + more
• Here’s how you can play Halo 5: Guardians for free over the long holiday weekend
• Games/Apps: The Division $30, LEGO Star Wars Saga $5, freebies, more
• Apple’s monstrous 12.9-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular is on sale for $800 (Reg. $1,079)
• Apple offering free download of sketching app Procreate via Apple Store app
• One of the best sniper titles on the App Store just went 50% off: Hitman Sniper $1 (Reg. $2)
• RAVPower accessories are up to 70% off on Amazon today
• The iPhone 5c (16GB GSM Unlocked Refurb) is a great first phone $100 shipped (Orig. $550)
• Get an iPhone 5s 16GB (refurb) w/ a month of FreedomPop’s Unlimited for $160
• LEGO Star Wars titles for Mac matching all-time lows: Saga & The Clone Wars for $5
• App Store Free App of the Week: Give It Up! 2 rhythm-platformer goes free for the first time
• One of the best RPGs of all-time just went 50% off on iOS: Secret of Mana $4 (Reg. $8)
• PowerTime Apple Watch Charging Dock w/ 3 USB Ports: $39 shipped (Reg. $49)
• Just $9 Prime shipped for a new Apple Watch band? Sounds good to me.

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

The Nest Learning Thermostat will help lower your energy costs throughout the summer: $199 (Reg. $249)

Add 27-inches of real estate to your workspace w/ this LG Ultra-Thin 1080p Monitor: $160 shipped (Reg. $220+)

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• Google
• 9to5Toys
• Deals

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB $500, 1-day Logitech sale up to 40% off, more

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:

Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB (unlocked) for $500 shipped (Reg. $695)

Amazon 1-Day Sale: Save up to 40% on several Logitech mice, speakers and even a touchscreen Harmony Remote

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

Buy a discounted APC Uninterruptible Power Supply to protect & power your electronics during a blackout

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

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

Apple’s Thunderbolt Display has been put out to pasture, here are the best alternatives at every price point

Vansky’s $23 USB LED light strip gives you multi-color mood lighting

Review: Jaybird’s new Freedom Wireless headphones score high marks on design, sound [Video]

How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery) 

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Add 27-inches of real estate to your workspace w/ this LG Ultra-Thin 1080p Monitor: $160 shipped (Reg. $220+)

• Smartphone Accessories: Mpow Bluetooth Transmitter $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $22), more
• Daily Deals: EnerPlex Kickr IV+ Portable Solar Charger $60, more
• LEGO Marvel sets are being discounted by 20%, prices start at $16 Prime shipped
• Games/Apps: Quantum Break $29, The Division $38, iOS freebies, more
• Xbox Live Games with Gold for July: Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Tron, Banner Sage 2, more
• Amazon expands its Dash Button lineup with more than 50 new products
• PowerTime Apple Watch Charging Dock w/ 3 USB Ports: $39 shipped (Reg. $49)
• Just $9 Prime shipped for a new Apple Watch band? Sounds good to me.
• The iPhone 5c (16GB GSM Unlocked Refurb) only $100 shipped (Orig. $550)
• Get an iPhone 5s 16GB (refurb) w/ a month of FreedomPop’s Unlimited for $160

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

The Nest Learning Thermostat will help lower your energy costs throughout the summer: $199 (Reg. $249)

Smartphone Accessories: 2-Pack of Mpow MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cables $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $14), more

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