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Motorola Edge Plus comes to Verizon on May 14

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Verizon on Wednesday announced it will soon carry the Motorola Edge Plus smartphone. As the latest handset from Motorola, it’s a flagship experience with 5G support and its highest resolution camera yet.

The Motorola Edge Plus will retail for $41.66 a month over 24 months on Verizon Device Payment, with an all-in price of $1,000. But, because it’s a brand new phone, there will be plenty of ways for prospective buyers to save money.

New Verizon customers who switch to the carrier and trade in their old phone can get up to $700 toward the handset if they sign up for Verizon Unlimited. Current subscribers are not to be left out in the cold, though, as they can also take advantage of some savings.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what Verizon’s offering in the way of promotions on the Motorola Edge Plus.

  • Customers who get a new line of service on select Unlimited plans can save up to $550 on a new Motorola edge+ with an applicable trade-in.
  • Additionally, customers who switch from another carrier to a select Verizon Unlimited plan get a $150 Verizon e-gift card for a total savings of up to $700. Plus get a Verizon Stream TV, an Amazon Echo Dot and smart plug on us.
  • Current Verizon customers on select Unlimited plans can save up to $250 on a new Motorola edge+ with an applicable trade-in when you upgrade.
  • Verizon Unlimited customers also get 12 months of free Disney+ service, giving you access to Disney’s vast collection of films and television shows, including Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel blockbusters.

Motorola gets back in the thick of things with Edge and Edge Plus

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As expected, Motorola on Wednesday inserted itself back into the conversation of flagship phones. Having gone a few years without really swinging for the fences, its newest models, the Edge and Edge Plus, look to be home runs.

According to Motorola, these phones are the “fastest, loudest, and boldest” on the market. Indeed, the two handsets feature some of the most competitive hardware and help put them in the same space as Samsung, LG, and OnePlus.

Motorola is really emphasizing the displays for its Edge phones, and rightfully so. At 6.7-inches, with a 2,340 x 1,080 pixel resolution, it has a 90Hz refresh rate and 21:9 aspect ratio. Moreover, there’s an optical in-display fingerprint sensor inside, too.

The edges (get it?) of the screens have some extra features that can provide at-a-glance status of battery level, alarms, and notifications. Gamers can also add trigger buttons if they’d like an extra leg up on competition.

The Motorola Edge Plus is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with an Adreno 650 GPU and a whopping 12GB LPDDR5 RAM. And with 256GB UFS 3.0 internal storage, it’s speedy and capacious.

A 5,000mAh battery is present with 18W TurboPower charging and support for up to 15W wireless charging. Additionally, it offers 5W reverse wireless charging.

As for cameras, the rear has a 108-megapixel main sensor, 8-megapixel telephoto lens, and 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens. Around front is a 25-megapixel camera.

The Motorola Edge has slightly lesser hardware, but still more than enough to handle the typical consumer’s needs. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 processor is paired with an Adreno 620 GPU, 128GB storage (with microSD expansion), and 4GB/6GB RAM.

The rear camera array is comprised of a 64-megapixel main lens, 16-megapixel ultra-wide, and 8-megapixel telephoto lens. The 4,500mAh battery supports 18W wired charging speeds, but there is no wireless option or reverse charging.

The Motorola Edge and Motorola Edge Plus run Android 10 and also feature 3.5mm headphone jacks, Bluetooth 5.1, and support for 5G.

In the way of software, Motorola has opted to stick closely to stock Android, but build on it with optional enhancements.

…we’re introducing My UX, allowing users to customize their experience to be even more intuitive and personal, so it works the way they want… lets users take music, videos and games to the next level with custom settings and advanced controls. Users can even create their own device themes by choosing from unique fonts, colors, icon shapes, and fingerprint sensor animations, so their phone is one in a million…

Availability

Verizon is the exclusive carrier for the Motorola Edge Plus in the United States and will offer it starting May 14. Canadians can look for the phone at Bell, Rogers, TELUS and Freedom Mobile.

The Motorola Edge launches in Italy (MSRP: €699) in May and will make its way to various European markets in the ensuing weeks. Later in the year it will roll out to select Latin American, Asian Pacific, and the US.

Google offers up ways to stay informed and entertained

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Being stuck at home and forced to binge watch TV shows and movies sounds great on the surface, but it can get old. For some of us, we’re already tired of doing the same things day in and day out.

There’s no way around it, we’re all affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus in one way or another. And with no real end in sight, we’d all be wise to stay informed. Google, fully aware of all of these issues, has offered up various ways for us to stay informed and entertained while at home.

Here are some of the different things that Google is doing to help us in these all too uncertain times.

Android TV

Android TV users will now see three new rows from YouTube, each with a little something different.

  • COVID-19 News gives you the latest from authoritative publishers and local health authorities to help you stay informed.
  • Stay Home #WithMe features videos that invite you to cook, listen to live music and work out, so you can stay connected, even if you’re home alone.
  • Free movies from YouTube highlights movies you can watch for free with ads, so that you can find something new.

Google Play is also adding collections to Android TV which organizes your streaming services into one row with “Stream the shows and movies you love”. Also available are “Learn new things”, “Play with your remote”, and “Play with your gamepad.”

Google Search

A new “Watchlist” tab is being added to the mobile version of Search which lets users keep track of movies and shows that would like to watch. It’s a convenient way to browse through the various content available through your streaming services and will also include recommendations.

Google Play

Google has a collection of special deals across various platforms, including TV, comics, movies, and ways to learn something new. That includes games that cane be played with others even if they’re in remote locations.

Google is also giving US consumers a 30 free trial of its Google Play Pass which lets families and friends access games and apps without ads and access to premium in-app content.

Stadia Pro

Gamers can treat themselves to two months of Google’s streaming game service, Stadia Pro, at no cost. Not only does it provide access to a growing library of games, it lets one play them pretty much anywhere a solid Wi-Fi connection is available. What’s more, Google dangles different deals each week to entice buying of premium content.

Early details surface for Samsung Galaxy Fold 2

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The first details have started to surface for the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Fold and, from the sounds of things, it should be a winner. At least in terms of displays and screen quality.

According to Ross Young, founder/CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) and founder of DisplaySearch, the presumed Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will have a 7.59-inch main display with a 2,213 x 1,689 pixel resolution. Additionally, the main display will have a 120Hz refresh rate with what shakes out to be 372 pixels per inch.

That internal display also see a number of upgrades, starting with an an ultra-thin glass and 60Hz refresh rate. Moreover, it will be larger at 6.23-inches with a resolution of 2,267 x 819 pixels. That’s a pretty big size increase over the first model.

Samsung is reportedly employing a hole-punch cutout for the camera as opposed to the “notch” used on the first generation.

Rounding things out, the Galaxy Fold 2 is said to include Samsung’s S Pen and bridge the gap between the Galaxy Note and Tab series.

Video teases design of upcoming LG Velvet

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A new video hitting YouTube over the weekend gives us a fairly decent look at LG’s upcoming Velvet smartphone.

The short clip doesn’t give us any real hardware specifications, but does indicate it will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 G processor. Given this, we know it will have support for 5G networks, something we imagine most new phones at the mid/upper level have in 2020.

LG has been slow-dripping the tease for its forthcoming phone, mostly emphasizing the design. It’s likely for good reason as even if the LG Velvet happens to be a mid-range by comparison, it will still have more than enough performance to go around.

What do we learn from the clip design-wise? LG is leaning heavily into the pearlescent and gradient finish for the back of its phone, that’s for sure. And while the black and white look pretty snazzy, that red/orange one really gets our attention.

With a few more weeks to go before the rumored introduction, we could be treated to a number of additional leaks, formal and informal.

Lifetime access to 1000+ online courses on coding, design, marketing, and more is just $59

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What are you doing with all of that free time you’ve been forced into having now that the pandemic is spreading the globe? You’ve watched all of your TV shows, finished all of the cleaning, and now you’re itching for something to do. Why not use that time to brush up on your skills, or learn a few helpful tricks?

For just $59 you can pick up a lifetime account to StackSkills, and be on your way to earning a promotion, make a career change, or just pick up a side hustle to make some extra cash.

StackSkills Features

  • Get instant access to a pre-selected library of 1000+ courses
  • New courses added monthly
  • 350+ of the web’s top instructors
  • Easy-to-use progress tracking
  • Premium customer support
  • Course certifications
  • Quarterly instructor Q&A webinars
  • Beginner to advanced courses in IT, development, graphic design, finance, business, marketing & much more

Availability

If you were to go to StackSkills and sign up for some of the classes offered, it could cost you hundreds of dollars or more. AndroidGuys readers can save big with a lifetime subscription that’s just $59 right now.

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Google sweetens the pot with more Stadia Pro deals

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Given so many people are stuck in their houses right now Google’s recent decision to offer two months of its Stadia Pro free to customers was a wise one. That’s right, anyone who signs up for Stadia Pro, get their first two months free of charge.

Included in the deal is access to a handful of games for free, but you technically have to “claim” them. Among them are  GRID, Destiny 2: The Collection, and Thumper. And if you are already a Stadia Pro member, don’t worry, your next two months will be free of charge.

Google this week announced a number of new offers to attract new subscribers and increase revenue. Here’s what’s available to anyone using Stadia Pro right now.

  • New! Borderlands 3 for $30.00 USD (50% off)
  • New! Borderlands 3 Deluxe for $40.00 USD (50% off)
  • New! Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe $50.00 USD (50% off)
  • New! Borderlands 3 Season Pass for $39.99 USD (20% off)
  • New! Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration $10.50 USD (65% off)
  • New! Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition $19.80 USD (67% off)
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 for $47.99 USD (20% off)
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Edition for $53.59 USD (33% off)
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 Ultimate Edition for $59.99 USD (40% off)
  • Kine for $10.00 USD (50% off)
  • Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition for $10.00 USD (50% off)

Now is truly a good time to check out what Stadia is all about. You don’t need any fanciful hardware, there’s no console to worry about, and it’s available wherever there’s a good data connection. They got me with their two free months; yeah, I’m a sucker.

Have you signed up for Stadia yet? What do you think of the service and selection thus far?

The Sinji ergonomic mouse relieves wrist strains, just $17.95

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You’ve been working from home for a few weeks now, right? How’s that right hand and wrist holding up? Chances are that mouse you’re using is the same one that came with the computer. If so, we’re willing to bet you’re starting to slowly feel the pains from working at a different PC.

It’s time to ditch that that generic mouse and replace it with something more ergonomic. The Sinji Ergonomic Mouse, on sale for just $17.95 right now, has a patented design that helps support the arm and remove strain on your wrist.

Compatible with both Windows and Mac platforms, it’s the sort of budget-friendly decision that pays long-term dividends. Given that there’s a strong chance you’ll be using that home computer for work for some time, you’d wise to get started today.

  • Patented shape to support the right hand in an upright neutral position
  • Reduces the rotation of the lower arm, keeping it more relaxed
  • Provides the possibility of adjusting the speed of the cursor
  • Light-emitting edge helps you work in low light
  • Works with Windows and Mac

Availability

You can pick up the Sinji Vertical Ergonomic Mouse from the AndroidGuys Deals Store for just $17.95 today. Normally priced about $33, we’re discounting it some 45 percent for our readers. Hurry, though, it won’t last forever.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite now available for US buyers

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Samsung on Thursday announced that its Galaxy S10 Lite smartphone is available to purchase in the US. First announced at CES in January, it is being offered in limited channels.

Customers can purchase the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite unlocked for $650 at Samsung’s website, Best Buy, and Amazon. It will be sold in Prism Black.

For a limited time, consumers can save money on the S10 Lite or pick up some freebies with purchase.

  • Samsung.com: Save up to $250 with trade-in
  • Amazon.com: Free Galaxy Buds with purchase of Galaxy S10 Lite
  • BestBuy.com: Save up to $200 with qualified activation

The Galaxy S10 Lite is a lower priced alternative to the 2020 flagship model that is the Galaxy S20.  Nevertheless, it’s still an incredible device that’s surely powerful enough to handle the day-to-day needs of typical consumers.

Key specifications include a 6.7-inch display, three rear cameras, and a 4,500mAh battery. With at least 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, there’s plenty of performance to go around.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite official as brand’s latest mid-range tablet

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Samsung has expanded its tablet lineup with the introduction of a Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. although it’s pretty similar to the Galaxy Tab S6 of 2019 in way of design, it features more modest hardware and what Samsung terms “accessible” price.

Specifications include a 10.4-inch screen at 2,000 x 1,200 pixel resolution, an octa-core processor, and 4GB RAM. Internal storage is shown to be 64GB and 128GB with a microSD expansion card for up to 1TB of external media.

Other noteworthy details include an 8-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front-facing camera, dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 7,040mAh battery. According to Samsung, users should look for up to 13 hours of video playback per charge.

As for software, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite runs Android 10 with Samsung’s custom UI 2.0.

A key component in the experience, of course, comes in the way of support for Samsung’s S Pen. Users can mark up images, highlight text, search tags, take notes, edit photos, and more. The tablet comes with the stylus and an optional Book Cover accessory includes a magnetic holder to ensure it’s not lost.

The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite comes in both Wi-Fi and LTE versions and will be available in Oxford Gray, Angora Blue, and Chiffon Pink. There’s no hard date for availability, but Samsung says it will be here later this quarter with a $350 price tag.

Samsung also recently introduced its Galaxy Tab A 8.4, a $280 tablet with LTE support.

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