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AT&T introduces the Primetime entertainment tablet for $199.99

Alexandra Arici
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AT&T this Monday unveiled an exclusive tablet baptized Primetime which has been designed for entertainment.

Customers will be able to pick it up starting this Friday from AT&T online or brick and mortar stores for $10/month for 20 months or $29.99 with a two-year plan. The full retail price is $199.99.

AT&T Unlimited Plus and AT&T Unlimited Choice subscribers can add the tablet to their unlimited plan for an extra $20/month.

If you’re wondering about specs, the Primetime comes with a 10-inch fullHD display (1920 x 1080 pixels) and it’s fueled by a Snapdragon 625 processor working in combination with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage (microSD card slot available to expand up to 128GB).

The slate also includes two 5-megapixel cameras, a large 9,070 mAh battery, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box.

Because it was designed for entertainment, the Primetime rocks dual front-facing speakers and Dolby audio sound. Thanks to the included TV mode, it can also provide quick access to entertainment apps such as DIRECTV from the home screen or lock screen, or simply by tapping the Quick Launch button

In the press release, AT&T highlights the Primetime is enterprise-ready meaning it supports secure and reliable connections, as well as on-device encryption.

Keep an eye out for it this Friday!

Gear Up: Anker helps keep your devices charged no matter where you are!

AG Deals Team
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In today’s world, we almost always have to compromise with one aspect of our smartphones – battery life. This means that you’ll need to keep a charger near you almost all the time, or you’ll be left in the dark until you’re able to make it back home.

Luckily, there are plenty of options available on the market that will help you get your smartphone battery through the day. Anker is one company that is increasing in popularity to the point that its products can be found in the likes of your local Walmart, MicroCenter or Best Buy.

Today, we’re going to take a look at an array of charging products designed to keep you going, regardless of where you are.

Anker Quick Charge Combo

Starting off with the portable option, as it’s likely the most important, the Anker Quick Charge Combo Bundle comes with everything you need to keep your smartphone charged on the go. Found inside the bundle are the following products:

Naturally, it’s unlikely that you’ll make use of the PowerLine MicroUSB charging cable, but chances are that you already have a spare USB Type-C cable lying around that you can throw in the case. This bundle makes sure that you can leave everything in the car, save for the PowerCore+, and won’t have to worry about being left without a charge.

Anker PowerCore+ 10050

Starting with the PowerCore+, we’re looking at a 10,050mAh portable charger with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 capabilities. This means that you won’t have to worry about slow-charging your device, and will likely get your battery back to normal within minutes.

Additionally, the PowerCore+ features Anker’s PowerIQ technology which makes sure that your device won’t be overcharged. PowerIQ automatically identifies which device is being plugged in, so that the optimal charging speed is provided.

Finally, when it’s time to recharge the PowerCore+, you’ll be able to use the provided microUSB cable to get your portable charger back to normal in just a couple of hours. In my testing, I was able to recharge the PowerCore+ in as little as 3 hours when it was completely depleted.

The PowerCore+ is an excellent option for anyone looking to keep their devices charged on the go, without carrying something too unwieldy in their pocket or purse.

Anker PowerDrive+ 1

Moving onto the Anker PowerDrive+ 1, this one of the best car chargers that you can find on the market today. The PowerDrive+ comes with Quick Charge 2.0 capabilities in tow, making it possible for you to juice up your phone rather quickly while navigating to your next adventure.

As is the case with the PowerCore+, the PowerDrive+ also features Anker’s PowerIQ technology, ensuring that you’ll never overcharge your device. This is really a great feature, especially considering how finicky other car chargers can be.

Now, we know there are other options on the market which offer USB Type-C to Type-C charging, but that’s not the case here. Instead, Anker opted to stick with the traditional USB Type-A port, allowing you to charge a plethora of devices, without worrying about making sure you snagged the right cable.

Anker USB Turbo Charger

The final product included in the Anker Quick Charge bundle is the USB Turbo Wall Charger. Unlike the other products included in the bundle, this wall charger is not rated for Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 capabilities. However, you won’t have to worry too much about this still not

However, you won’t have to worry too much about this not being able to charge your phones quickly, as it is compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0. On the brick itself, you’ll find Anker’s branding, along with the Quick Charge 2.0 branding.

On the rear of the brick, you’ll find your USB Type-A port, and on the side with the Anker branding is an LED indicator to let you know when everything is kosher. Finally, on the bottom of the charger, you’ll find some more information, including the model number, and Input/Output charging speeds.

This is another great inclusion in this bundle, as it will still make sure that your PowerCore+ portable charger gets recharged to keep you going

Conclusion

The Anker Quick Charge Combo Bundle has been a welcome addition to my travel bag, as the accompanying carrying case ensures everything is secure and not rattling around. Plus, the carrying case includes elastic loops so that there’s a home for each of the aforementioned products.

This bundle is a must have for anyone who travels frequently, as it’s compact enough for you to throw in your computer bag or suitcase. Plus, it won’t break the bank and you can pick it up via the button below!

Buy the Anker Quick Charge Combo Bundle!

You can now grab the OnePlus 5 in Slate Gray with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage

Alexandra Arici
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At launch, the OnePlus 5 was made available with 6GB of RAM + 64GB of storage and a Slate Gray paint job, while customers who wanted more had the option of picking up the 8GB of RAM + 128GB version in Midnight Black.

Then a few months later, OnePlus revealed a third color option for the phone – Soft Gold which offers 6GB of RAM + 64GB of storage just like the Slate Gray option.

But what if you like the Slate Gray paint job, but would like more RAM and storage onboard? Now you can purchase one, as OnePlus has just unveiled a fourth option – the OnePlus 5 in Slate Gray with 8GB of RAM + 128GB of storage.

The new variant costs as much as the Midnight Black version meaning $539 and you can order one right now. It appears to be available in all markets OnePlus is currently officially offering its products.

So if you prefer the Slate Gray coloring to Midnight Black, you can go ahead and order yourself a unit with more RAM and storage.

Who knows, at some point, OnePlus might even start offering a Soft Gold version with 8GB of RAM + 128GB of storage, although the company didn’t say anything about having such plans.

Google and Xiaomi tipped to be working on Android One phone without MIUI

Alexandra Arici
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If you’ve been following the tech industry, you’re probably familiar with Google’s Android One initiative.

Introduced back in 2014, Android One handsets aim to offer budget consumers in emerging markets a stock Android experience, as well as fast updates at affordable price tags. But despite being an ambitious project, the Android One program failed to take off.

However, if the latest rumors are to be believed Google is looking to breathe new life into it. According to a report coming out of Krispitech, the search giant has partnered up with Chinese handset maker, Xiaomi in order to produce an Android One device.

We’re told the new phone might be released as a variant of the Xiaomi Mi 5X under the name Xiaomi A1 or Tissot with Google’s own stock Android on board and not Xiaomi’s customary MIUI interface.

The phone was spotted in the Indonesian certifying agency, POSTEL confirming it runs software developed by Google. When it arrives, Xiaomi’s first Android One handset could also boast a 5.5-inch display with FHD resolution and a Snapdragon 625 processor under the hood.

At this moment, all we just told you it’s just speculation, so you should take it with a grain of salt.

Even so, with Google expected to reveal Android O today, we might also get to see the search giant share a few things about the future of the Android One program. Keep checking back with us to learn more on the topic.

T-Mobile has a new BOGO deal for the LG G6 and V20

Alexandra Arici
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The LG V30 launch event is just around the corner, but if you wouldn’t mind grabbing the LG G6 or LG V20, T-Mobile has a special promotion called “One for you, one for me” on these phones.

For a limited time, customers can grab the LG G6 or V20 on T-Mobile’s Equipment Installment Plan. Once you add a new line, the carrier will throw in an additional LG G6 or LG 20 free after rebate.

LG G6

Currently, the LG G6 is available with the carrier for $20 down and $20/month or for $500 outright. As for the LG V20, you can pick it up for $0 down and $20/month with a full retail price of $480.

So with the deal, you’ll be able to save up to $500, depending on which smartphone you choose to purchase.

LG V20

After you’ve placed an order for either the LG G6 or LG V20, you will be required to register with T-Mobile’s Promotions Hub in order to receive your rebate in the form of a MasterCard loaded up with up to $500. Keep in mind it could take up to eight weeks for it to arrive.

In order to take advantage of the promotion, customers are invited to head out to the nearest T-Mobile brick and mortar store or go online to the carrier’s website.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 makes a premature appearance

Dan Bartram
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The U.S unlocked Galaxy Note 8 will be announced to the world next week. Purposely avoiding the word revealed since leaked renders have given a view of almost every angle of the device. Despite not officially being available until next week, Samsung have listed the device in its online store.

Model UZKAXAA, consistent with the U.S. unlocked Galaxy S8, was listed on the Samsung online store despite the link being dead. The listing has since been pulled so it seems another blunder on Samsung’s part to add to the massive plethora of leaks already clocked up for the Note 8.

Don’t Miss: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 final specs leaked

The listing didn’t show a price but did reveal that the device would ship with 64GB of internal storage in the base model lending suggestion that the other leaks that have hinted at the Note 8 specs can be fairly accurate.

Having a placeholder on the Samsung website for the unlocked version of the Note 8 could indicate that the unlocked model may ship at the same time as the carrier versions. For reference, the unlocked Galaxy S8 model shipped around a month later in the US than the carrier models. Having all models available to ship at the same time would certainly offer the consumer better choice and that is fantastic news.

ASUS announces five ZenFone 4 variants: Original, Pro, Max Pro, Selfie, and Selfie Pro

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ASUS has announced the ZenFone 4. While the number “4” for 4 variants would’ve been ideal marketing (ASUS had 3 variants for the ZenFone 3), the Taiwanese Android OEM has emerged with five ZenFone 4 variants: ZenFone 4 (Original), ZenFone 4 Pro, ZenFone 4 Max Pro, ZenFone 4 Selfie, and ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro.

All ZenFone 4 variants come with 5.5-inch displays with either HD (720p) or Full HD (1080p) screen resolutions, though you do get an AMOLED panel on the Pro. Dual cameras come on all ZenFone 4 variants, though the Selfie and Selfie Pro both feature dual front-facing cameras while the Original, Pro, and Max Pro feature dual rear cameras. Dual Pixel phase detection autofocus (PDAF), a camera bragging right first inaugurated on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge last year, is now a standard of the entire ZenFone 4 series.

64GB of storage is present on the Original, Pro, Selfie, and Selfie Pro, but the Max Pro disappoints in this regard (it only features 32GB of internal storage). MicroSD card slots and fingerprint readers are present on all five variants, too, so perhaps the Max Pro won’t prove underwhelming in the storage department.

The monster differences between all five ZenFone 4 variants can be found in the processor, RAM, battery, and charging specs. The Pro model packs Qualcomm’s premium octa-core Snapdragon 835 SoC; the Max Pro and the Selfie pack the Snapdragon 430, the Selfie Pro the Snapdragon 625, and the Original the Snapdragon 630 or 660. In RAM capacity, the Max Pro offers the smallest amount of the pack, with 2GB or 3GB of RAM max; the Selfie Pro offers 3GB or 4GB of RAM, the Selfie 4GB, Original up to 6GB, and the Pro offers 6GB of RAM as its standard.

As for batteries, the Selfie and Selfie Pro offer 3,000mAh batteries, the Original a 3,300mAh battery, the Pro a 3,600mAh battery, and the Max Pro a whopping 5,000mAh battery (matching the ZenFone 3 Zoom’s battery capacity). The Original and Pro offer USB Type-C charging while the Max Pro, Selfie, and Selfie Pro feature the dated microUSB standard out of the box.

All five ZenFone 4 variants come with Android Nougat, but ASUS has said it will update them to Android 8.0 (or Android O) after Google’s update release. The ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4 Pro, ZenFone 4 Max Pro, ZenFone 4 Selfie, and ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro will be available first in Asia, then globally.

Google using the eclipse to launch Android O

Dan Bartram
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Google thinks the eclipse is a pretty big deal, so much so that the company is using the event to launch the next version of Android O.

At 2:40PM ET August 21st at an event in New York City, Google will show off Android O and finally reveal the name of the latest version of the OS.

The naming for Android O has gravitated towards the traditional sweet dessert items as has been the case with previous versions. However, some suggest that Android O may see Google transition away from the standard with something a little different.

Worth noting that the Eclipse page on Google’s website does say “Android O is touching down to earth with the total solar eclipse, bringing some super (sweet) new powers!” Read into that however you like. What’s clear is that we really have no idea of the name for Android O or if this is just one big troll.

Whatever Google has in store for us on August 21st has me super excited and I cannot wait.

What do you think Google will name Android O? Final bets on the table…

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 gets revealed by designer, looks stunning

Alexandra Arici
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French designer Phillippe Starck partnered up with Chinese company Xiaomi to design the Mi MIX smartphone last year. The almost bezeless smartphone impressed mobile fans across the globe with its bold aesthetics and this year we expect to see Xiaomi launch a successor.

Actually, the original Xiaomi Mi MIX was announced in November, so we expect to see the next-generation model make an appearance on the market around the same time period.

This theory gains more weight taking into consideration Phillippe Starck recently posted a concept video for the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 and we believe there’s a very good chance this is how the phone will actually look like when it makes a debut a few months from now.

As you can see in the clip, this year Xiaomi and Starck have been taking cues from the Samsung Galaxy S8 design, so the new phone will feature extremely thin bezels on the sides, but also on top and bottom.

We also notice the same rounded corners of the Galaxy S8, but the Mi MIX 2 appears to be less narrow than Samsung’s current flagship.

Oh, and a few images showing the same phone showed up on Weibo, further confirming the device will probably look as we see in the video.

Previous rumors would have us believe that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 will feature a screen-to-body ratio of almost 95%, as well as an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The phone could also arrive with a 6-inch display, Snapdragon 835 processor, 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 primary camera and 3,400 mAh battery.

According to the concept video, the phone also appears to sport a pair of external speakers at the bottom, as well as the USB-C port.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is shaping out to be pretty glorious. What do you think?

Review: Samsung’s official ultra thin and translucent Clear Cover for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

Matt Adams
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Phone protection is extremely important. While some prefer to use their phone bare (I can’t blame you, I used to be one of you), I now find myself wanting something to protect my $850 pocket computer. But, the problem for me is that I LOVE slim phones and premium materials. That’s why I’ve kind of been in love with Samsung’s phones since it redesigned them in 2015. The combination of glass and metal is just a dream.

So, I’m constantly on the hunt for super thin cases or something with a niche. A cool material on the back, an ultrathin design, a really cool, bright color. It’s can’t be the standard $20 case from Amazon if I’m going to use it long term. That’s where Samsung’s Clear Cover case comes in.

I normally avoid first party accessories because they’re always overpriced. Seriously, $50 for a case is absurd but our friends over at MobileFun sent over the $22 slim case ($18 for the Galaxy S8 version) for me to check out and I’ve so far been impressed.

The Clear Cover is one of the thinnest I’ve ever used. The polycarbonate construction means that the case can be incredibly thin but still pretty strong. It’s also more flexible instead of rigid which is what you want so it can absorb the impact of falls. While I don’t think the Clear Cover is going to provide a ton of protection in case of falls, it’s better than having nothing on the phone. The S8 and S8 Plus are incredibly fragile phones and I’d rather have some bumper protection on the sides of the device, especially since it has that curved display, than send it in for a very expensive repair.

There are cut-outs around the power, volume, and Bixby buttons instead of covering them. This was a great design choice since Samsung phones are notorious for their excellent, clicky buttons. The small lip of the case will protect your display if you are for some reason placing it face down on a table, but it’s actually not raised over the glass screen protector I have on the phone.

One thing that Samsung has seemed to figure out that other case manufacturers haven’t is the lip on the bottom of the phone. If you have a sharp lip where the phone sits on your pinky, it can be incredibly frustrating if you hold your phone for any period of time. The soft material, light phone, and ultralight case all add up for a good experience. I noticed no pain in my pinky beyond what I’d normally have after long browsing sessions.

I really like the Clear Cover by Samsung. The company markets it as an ultra thin case and it truly delivers there. The translucent but tinted case also looks excellent too. You can see the awesome design Samsung put into the S8 Plus but add a bit of tint to it too. The Black version that I have blends perfectly with the Black S8 Plus I own but you can also grab it in Violet, Silver, Blue, Gold, and Pink. These aren’t going to be show-stoppers, but they are going to add just a little bit of design flair to an already excellently looking phone.

Do buy this case if: You’re looking for some slight scratch protection, a case that doesn’t add any bulk or cover up the industrial design of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

Do not buy this case if: You’re looking for serious OtterBox-like protection or want the cheapest case possible.

If you’re interested in the Samsung Official Clear Cover, head on over to our friends at MobileFun and grab one for the Samsung Galaxy S8 or Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus.

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