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Snag a Chuwi 10050mAh battery bank for $23

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How often do you find yourself running out of juice on your phone? While that sort of thing isn’t nearly as bad as it was a few years ago, we still end up in situations where we wish we had more power. Be it a weekend getaway that keeps us mostly outside or a long day away from the wall charger, we always appreciate having extra battery on reserve.

Portable power banks are one of our favorite types of accessories – for a number of reasons. Not only do the capacities seem to be shooting higher than ever, but the physical sizes are dropping in the process. And, even better, the costs continue to get more competitive.

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Chuwi offers up a perfect example of plenty of battery in a portable and affordable form factor. With 10050mAh worth of power, it’s enough to charge your typical smartphone up somewhere between three to five times.

On the end of the device you’ll find a micro-USB charging input with Quick Charge 3.0 capability. This means ultra-fast charging times to get the Chuwi unit ready for the weekend. Moreover, there’s also an LED indicator with four lights to help get a feel for how much power is left. Last, but not least, there’s also the USB port to plug in whatever device needs charging.

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What else makes it worth considering? How about some technical stuff?

  • Powered by the world’s latest and fastest quick charging technology –Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 [Qualcomm Certified].
  • 18 watts input and output Two-way fast charging.
  • Adopts the high-density LG/Panasonic battery cells.
  • High-performance Texas Instruments control chip, provide 9 layers of security protection.
  • Up to 93% conversion rate, optimized charging/discharging efficiency.
  • Exclusive AiCharge technology, compatible with Apple and BC1.2 charging specifications.
  • Ultra compact and stylish, feels exceptional in hand.

The Chuwi 10050mAh portable power bank can be had at Bangood for only $23 right now. And, with free shipping to the US, it’s a heck of a deal. The only question is whether to go with white, black, or green!

Jabra slashes prices for all sorts of products through end of year

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Jabra slashes prices for all sorts of products through end of year

If you’ve been waiting until the end of the year to pick up a pair of headphones, you’re in luck. Jabra, one of the more popular and trusted names in the space, is going to run some incredible sales. Come later this month, and into the beginning of 2017, you can save up to 50% on models at Best Buy and Amazon. Here’s a look at what’s coming!

Best Buy

Black Friday and Cyber Monday

  • Jabra Sport Pace ($99.99) will be available for $69.99 from November 20-26.
  • Jabra Classic ($29.99) will be available for $14.99 from November 20-26.
  • Jabra Halo Smart ($79.99) will be available for $49.99 from November 20-28
  • Jabra Extreme2+ ($69.99) will be available for $34.99 on November 28 only.

Crunch-time deals (December 18-24 except for Halo Free)

Post-holiday deals

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Cyber Monday and early holiday (November 27-December 3)

November 5-January 7

December 18-24

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Geekbuying’s annual ‘Bottom Price’ sale offers up to 68% discounts on gadgets

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The holidays are fast approaching, and that means it’s time to start shopping for friends, family, and even ourselves. With so many awesome deals and discounts being offered across the space, it’s hard to not pick something nice up for our us.

One outlet you might be interested in checking out is from our friends at Geekbuying. Currently, the online outlet is hosting an annual “Bottom Price” promotion which promises great prices on a whole range of gadgets, gear, and mobile tech. We’re talking up to 68% off some items! So, whether you’re in the hunt for a new drone, a wearable, or some home security, Geekbuying’s got you covered.

gb_pricesLooking through the phones you might not recognize all of the names listed, but we’re certain you’ve heard of a few of them. With prices that are far below what the big brands ask for, you can pick up unlocked models from trusted companies like Xiaomi, Elephone, and LeEco.

One such item that might be interesting to a few of you is the ZIDOO A5S Media Player. Powered by Android 6.0 Marshmallow, it’s a set-top box that features the Google Play Store, casting capabilities, and more.

zidoo-a5s-s905x-android6-0-media-player-385244Powered by a 64-bit processor, it offers up 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Moreover, the device includes Bluetooth 4.0 so you can add a wireless keyboard, mouse, speakers, or something else.

The WiFi connection supports both 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz frequencies so you’ll be getting the best data speeds available. Want to connect directly to your network? Plug directly into the Ethernet port and enjoy.

zidoo_backNormally priced roughly $108, the ZIDOO A5S is on sale right now for only $80. That’s a savings of some 25% off the typical cost.

CyanogenMod 14.1 based on Android 7.1 Nougat released for Nexus 6P, 5X and more

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Good news for those of you who don’t own a Pixel or Pixel XL, but still want a taste of Android 7.1 Nougat (plus so much more). CyanogenMod team has announced it has started rolling out the official CyanogenMod 14.1 nightly builds which are based on Android 7.1.

The nightly builds will be available for a host of select devices including the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Xiaomi Mi3w/Mi4, LG G3, Moto G variants, LG G4, Samsung Galaxy S5, OnePlus 3 and the ZenPhone 2.

CyanogenMod logoNaturally, more supported devices will be added in the upcoming weeks. At the moment, CyanogenMod says that some features like customization options for Themes are not available just yet, but the team is working towards re-adding them as soon as possible. Bugs are to be expected when it comes to nighlies and that’s why CyanogenMod relies on its community so much.

If you too have one of the devices mentioned above with an unlocked bootloader, you can go ahead and install CyanogenMod 14.1 on your phone. And don’t forget to report any bug if you happen to stumble upon one.

cyanogenmod-is-a-popular-romMaybe you’re not familiar with CyanogenMod. In that case we’ll tell you that CyanogenMod is one of the most well-known custom ROMs out there, serving million users in the world who like to customize their phones.

The reason why the Android community likes custom ROMs so much is because they are able to add new features, ramp up performance of their device or just change the drab stock Android look into something more exciting.  Also its pretty fun to play around with them!

Lenovo’s future smartphones will all be Moto devices

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Lenovo purchased Motorola in 2014, but the company kept its mobile branch separate from Motorola’s. Fast forward two years later and Lenovo is finally ready to make the transition and embrace the Moto brand fully.

A new report coming out of China claims Lenovo will no longer release self-branded phones. Interestingly enough, the Lenovo Phab2 Pro – the world’s first Project Tango phone was launched a few days ago. Still the source claims that Lenovo’s upcoming phones will be marketed under the Moto brand, while the company’s PC and laptop subsidiary will remain as “Lenovo”.

motorola-moto-z-droidLenovo decision apparently rests on its Q3 unsatisfactory financial results. The company smartphone’s business (which includes the Lenovo and Moto brands) saw a huge $2 billion decrease (12%) in profits year-on year. But not all was bad, as Lenovo’s mobile business saw a 20% increase in business quarter-over-quarter.

Historically Lenovo has relied on its PC and laptop business which continue to sustain the company and this is still the case today.

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The Chinese laptop-making giant is also reshuffling its staffing structure. Gina Qiao former SVP of human resources has been appointed as SVP of Lenovo Mobile Business Group and will replace Xudong Chen.

It certainly seems like Lenovo has admitted defeat, at least while the Western markets are concerned. It will be interesting to follow the evolution of the Moto brand now, especially in markets like China and Asia.

Speaking of which, Lenovo has just announced the Moto M mid-ranger in China. The phone is available for purchase for around $295 a pop.

lenovos-moto-mThe handset features water-resistant capabilities and comes with a 5.5-inch display with 1080p resolution. There’s a fingerprint sensor living below the camera sensor and an octa-core 2.2GHz MediaTek P15 chispet with Mali-T860MP2 GPU.

The phone comes packing with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, as well as a 16MP main snapper with phase detection auto focus (PDAF) plus an 8MP selfie camera. The Moto M is kept alive by a 3,050 mAh battery and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow ships out with the device. Sorry folks, no Android Nougat for the time being, although an update will probably come at some point.

The phone is presented in Gold and Silver color options! Who knows maybe Lenovo will bring the phone to the US at some point.

Google’s Pixel phones are having issues with LTE band 4 connectivity

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Google’s Pixel phone duo hasn’t been out long, but select users are already experiencing some troubles when using their devices. Some Pixel owners in North and South America are complaining about unexpected connectivity issues on the LTE band 4.

The issue seems only to affect select regions and operators. For example, the folks at Android Police have discovered that T-Mobile users aren’t faced with this problem. However, users in some areas of North or South America who only rely on LTE band 4 for connectivity are finding they are unable to connect.

the-pixel-xl-out-and-aboutAnnoyed users have taken to the Google Product Forums to complain about their troubles. International users from across the globe have joined in to share their negative LTE connectivity experiences, albeit on other bands. The LTE band 4 seems to be the most common source of the complaint.

For the time being, the problem causing these issues remains unknown. However, a user who apparently contacted a Support representative to complain, claims he was told Google is aware of the issue and is working on a software update to fix everything.

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The information should be taken with a grain of salt, given that Google hasn’t made any official statements on the matter, just yet.

It’s not the first issue to be plaguing the Pixels we’ve heard of recently. Remember a lot of folks have been complaining about the phone’s camera creating a halo effect when snapping photographs.

Google is also said to be hard at work on a software fix, meant to put the mind of photo enthusiasts at ease.

Are you seeing any LTE band 4 connectivity problems on your Pixel or Pixel XL?

OnePlus 3T with Snapdragon 821, Android 7.0 Nougat coming November 15

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The OnePlus 3T has been rumored for quite some time now. The device is expected to be the answer to OnePlus’ AMOLED shortage problems because it uses a LCD display instead.

Qualcomm already confirmed a Snapdragon 821-fueld OnePlus device was incoming and this week OnePlus itself teased fans on Twitter by saying the “Snapdragon 821 is coming your way. Find out more on November 15.” Which pretty much means we’re going to see the phone make an official debut on the said date.

The company doesn’t say anything else about the upcoming smartphone, but it is pretty evident that the handset isn’t far from being released.

Word on the street has it the new OnePlus 3T will make a debut into the wild with a 5.5-inch display with 1080p resolution, pretty much like the current OnePlus 3. But a Snapdragon 821 clocked at 2.35GHz will be doing the heavy lifting under the hood, not the Snapdragon 820. Apart from providing extra computing power, the presence of the new chipset will help deliver improved battery life.

never-settle-logo OnePlus will also be throwing in 6G of RAM in combination with 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. A better 16MP camera with Sony IMX389 sensor should also make it onboard. Android 7.0 Nougat will be the operating system du-jour.

All these improvements are expected to add an extra $80 to the price tag. The OnePlus 3 is currently available for $400.

As we expect to see the OnePlus 3T arrive, let us remind you the OnePlus 4 has also made an appearance in the rumor mill as of late. The device is tipped to arrive with a next-gen Snapdragon 830 sometime in June or July.

HTC offers big discounts on its smartphones including HTC 10, ahead of Black Friday

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Have you been mulling over a HTC gadget for quite a while? Well November is the perfect month to acquire that shiny new gadget you’ve been dreaming of for quite a while. In anticipation of shopping holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, HTC is already tempting customers with a sweet set of deals.

Before we give you the whole scoop on the discounts, it’s important to note that you’ll need to sign up to be a part of Team HTC in order to access the promotions. Team HTC is the company’s own reward program that allows users to earn “perks” by sharing HTC-related stuff on social media, buying things from the HTC website or by convincing friends to buy from HTC too.

htc-10-in-real-lifeJoining Team HTC is free of charge. Being a part of it would normally get you things like Google Play Store credit or gift cards, but this month HTC is offering you the chance to get some serious discounts on a series of select products.

What you need to is join Team HTC by November 13. Deals are available today (November 8) and will be offered until November 14. Now that we got your attention, let’s talk about the deals you can get:

  • HTC 10 – $500 ($50 off)
  • HTC One M9 – $300 ($50 off)
  • HTC One A9 – $275 ($34 off)
  • UA Band – $79 ($41 off)
  • HTC One M8 and HTC One M9 cases – $10
  • HTC Re Camera – $75 ($125 off)

The biggest discount applies to the HTC 10. Normally the phone would retail for $699 a pop, but the Taiwanese device maker is already shaving $150 off its price for anyone looking to buy it (regardless of whether they are on Team HTC or not). With the extra $50 discount applied, the handset now costs only $500.

If you too are HTC fan, hurry up and go sign up for Team HTC. Note that it might take up to 24h to receive the coupon codes for these deals. Don’t forget to check your email.

In case you don’t remember here’s what you can expect to find onboard of the discounted phones:

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  • htc-102-inch display with 1,440 x 2,560 resolution
  • Snapdragon 820
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 32/64GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD to 256GB)
  • 12MP/5MP camera combo
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 3,000 mAh battery
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box (planned update to Android 7.0 Nougat)

HTC One M9

  • htc-one-m95-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution
  • Snapdragon 810
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 32GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD card slot)
  • 20MP/4MP camera combo
  • 2,840 mAh battery
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box, upgradable to Marshmallow (planned update to Android 7.0 Nougat)

 HTC One A9

  • htc-one-a95-inch display with 1080 x 1920 resolution
  • Snapdragon 617
  • 2GB/3GB of RAM
  • 16GB/32GB of internal storage
  • 13MP/4MP camera combo
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • 2,150 mAh battery
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box (planned update to Android 7.0 Nougat)

Stay on top of the best deals this Black Friday with the BlackFriday.fm Android app

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November is the most exciting month of the year to shop for deals. Retails fight harder for your money than at anytime of the year and it’s when consumers take advantage of the ridiculous sales. The only downside to Black Friday month, is the overwhelming amount of advertisements you have to sort through just to find the right deals.

Fortunately www.blackfriday.fm has all of your needs covered with its website and Android app. It has all of the most popular ads in one spot which simplifies deal searching and leaves you with a ton more time to prepare for Thanksgiving dinner.

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The Android app can be found at the Google Play Store and is free to download and use. Just like the website, it consolidates all of the ads into one easy to browse location.

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Popular stores such as Best Buy, Overstock, Tagett, Gamestop, kmart, and Walmart are all listed. It’s super easy to look through each store’s ad, and you can even see leaked Black Friday ads as soon as they come out. The app separates doorbusters from regular sales too.

To make things easy for you when Black Friday arrives on November 25th, you can create a shopping list by saving your favorite products. If you happen to only want to shop for a specific type of product such as cellphones, there’s even an area to browse through specific categories.

screener_2016110816-38-56There’s nothing tricky to using the app and best of all there are no in-app purchases. It’s one of the highest rated Black Friday deals apps and can even be found in the Apple iOS App Store for free as well.

Since this is a tech website, I’ve pulled out five categories you might be interested in most.

Make your life easier this holiday season and check out www.blackfriday.fm, or download the iOS or Android app.

Kenu’s ‘Stance’ creates a portable tripod for USB-C phones (review)

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USB Type-C is really awesome stuff and it’s one of those technologies we wish would have been here sooner. Further, we hope that other device makers embrace the standard as soon as possible. Not only is it nice to have quicker charging, but there’s something just too convenient about not worrying about which direction you plug your cable in.

Another, albeit, lesser feature of Type-C that bears mentioning is that it provides for flexible accessories. Not just cables and chargers, but things like the Stance, a tripod designed by Kenu. We’ve had one of these in our possession for a few weeks now and are ready to offer up our takeaway.

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First and foremost, this unit is compact and very portable. We’re talking key-chain accessory size. In fact, it comes with a small ring just for the very sake of adding to your keys. And, once you use it for some time, you’ll be glad to have it with you at pretty much all times.

The Kenu Stance is a tripod that is built with video, video calls, selfies, and time-lapse photography in mind. Simply plug it into the bottom of your phone and expand the legs and you’re all set. One can adjust and pivot the head to various angles so you get the exact degree you need.

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Shooting some time-lapse photos of clouds or the ocean? The Stance lets you set your phone down so it can get the perfect footage, free from bumps and movement.

The tips of the legs have a nice rubber coating on them so your phone and stand don’t slide around on the surface. Moreover, the overall design allows for you to plug your phone in and use the Stance in portrait and landscape modes. The tips work well in any angle.

There’s nothing in the actual head that touches or interferes with your phone so don’t worry about goofing up your connection. And, because it’s Type-C, you can plug it in quickly and without looking.

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If you’re looking at the Stance and notice that one of its legs is a little bit different from the rest, that’s by design. Indeed, it is created so that you can use the unit as a bottle opener. Now you have two reasons to carry this guy around.

We’ve enjoyed having this guy around the office as it’s a good way to do video calls on Google Hangouts. Additionally, a quick adjustment lets us turn the phone sideways to take in some YouTube videos. In a related note, this was one of the first items we packed for a recent flight as it let us prop up the phone for Google Play Movies.

If you are wondering whether the Stance works with your existing phone case, the answer is yes. Whatever normally works with your car and home chargers is the same here. There is no reason to take your phone out of the case in order to take advantage of the Stance’s features.

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The Stance runs $24.95 and can be purchased directly from Kenu’s website. Should you not have a USB Type-C phone you can also order a micro-USB and iPhone version; both are the same price. Kenu also makes a wide variety of other smartphone accessories so feel free to look around its website. Also, head to Amazon and check out some of the products there, too!

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