Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Verizon offers up to 50% off Pixel 2, Galaxy S8, Moto Z2 Force for Black Friday

Verizon offers up to 50% off Pixel 2, Galaxy S8, Moto Z2 Force for Black Friday


Today it's Verizon's turn to unveil what it has prepared for Black Friday, and it's great news if you're into Android smartphones. The carrier will offer up to 50% off on devices such as the and , , , and , as well as the . You have to sign up for Verizon's unlimited plan and get the phone you want using monthly installments, but unlike other deals this one does not require a trade-in. It's up to and not exactly 50% off because Verizon will apply a fixed-amount $378 promo credit to your account over 24 months, regardless of how much the device you purchase is priced at. Additionally, you can pair your new handset with a 32GB for $199 with a two-year contract (or just $99 when you buy an iPhone with installments). Alternatively, Verizon's own-brand tablet can be yours for $29.99 with a two-year agreement if you grab it alongside one of the smartphones on offer. The carrier is also giving you the chance to save $100 on select Android phones (with a retail value of $400 or more) when bought on device payment and activated on the unlimited plan. The $100 promo credit will be applied to your account over 24 months. Eligible devices for this deal include the and , and , , , and , , , , as well as the ones that are part of the up to 50% off promo mentioned above. The deals will become available online on Thanksgiving Day, and in stores on Black Friday. Other things Verizon is offering: Google Home for $79.99, Home Mini for $29.99, Daydream View for $79.99, Chromecast Ultra for $54.99, $250 off any iPad with a two-year contract (or $300 off when you also buy an iPhone), $50 off Fitbit trackers, and even more savings on Bluetooth speakers and Nest products.


Xiaomi starts trade-in program in India

Xiaomi starts trade-in program in India


Xiaomi phones already offer great value for money but Mi Home stores in India can improve that. The company is running a trade-in program in partnership with Cashify that will reduce the price of available Mi and Redmi phones. You simply walk into a Mi Home with your old device. The team will tell you its resale value (based on the phones condition) and you can use that money towards the purchase of a shiny new handset. You can get a preview of the kind of money you can get over at the . Alternatively, you can order a new phone delivered to your door. In that case, you pay the full price up front and a Cashify employee will come over to deliver the new device and take away the old one (giving you some money back). Hit the source link to visit the Xiaomi forums for more details. PS. and launched trade-in programs in India earlier this year.


Samsung Pay expands to Mexico

Samsung Pay expands to Mexico


Samsung Mexico announced today the arrival of the company's Pay solution to the Latin country, making it the 20th market to get the service. Samsung Pay is currently offered to customers of American Express, Banorte, BanRegio, and HSBC banks with supported credit or debit cards. Compatibility of devices is also limited, with Gear smartwatches being left out. The full list can be seen in the source link, but if you have a newer mid-range or flagship Galaxy phone, youre in the clear.


Officially discontinued Verizon Wear24 available at steep discount on eBay

Officially discontinued Verizon Wear24 available at steep discount on eBay


Verizon might have stopped selling it, but if you want, you can still purchase the carrier's smartwatch, and that too at a steep discount. An eBay retailer has the device listed for $129.99, down from the launch price tag of $350. So, that translates into a discount of over $200. Available color options include steel, black, and rose god. The seller is Top Rates Plus, with 97.5% positive feedback. No information on when the deal ends. |


Verizon LG V20 gets new update, Galaxy S7 and LG G6 up next

Verizon LG V20 gets new update, Galaxy S7 and LG G6 up next


Verizon has started pushing out a new update to units on its network. Arriving as software version VS99518A, it brings the November security patch. Reports say the carrier is all set to push out new updates presumably containing the November patch to several other smartphones as well, including Samsung and , , and and . These updates should be rolling out later today. Meanwhile the international variant of the has also started getting the November update. It is currently hitting units in China and Hong Kong (model numbers SM-N9508 and SM-N9500), carrying firmware version N9508ZMU2BQK1 and N9500ZHU2BQK1, respectively. |